Ried Plachen Blaufränkisch 2012

Ried Plachen Blaufränkisch 2012

wein.pur Guide Best of Austria 2016

Good aging potential

Falstaff Rotwein Guide 2015/16

94

Points

Falstaff Guide 2015/16

94

Points

Falstaff Rotwein Guide 2016/17

93

Points

A la Carte Guide 2015/16

93

Points

A la Carte Magazin

93

Points

More wines

Tasting

Intensive purple of a somewhat darker kind, subtle violet rim, eyebrow-lifting viscosity. Distinctive fragrance which leaves no doubt about the supremacy of this Blaufränkisch proponent. Wild cherry extravaganza, black tea, zests and cinnamon bark, additionally red peach and roasted nuts, well envelopped into fine wood. Dry, densely layered, displaying persistent spicy fruitiness, cool, smoky with cloves and curry. Intensively mineral type and pulpy, enormous long finish. Mirrors the assets of the winery´s oldest Blaufränkisch vineyards in a perfect way.

Pairing

Regina´s delicious „basic gravy“ to ox tail, a steak medium-rare directly from the producer and double-cut – together with a Bouquett salad. Accompanying hard cheese – 4 torque style. Kummelweck with pepper salami, with roasted venison liver sausage, instead of surf to turf. Roast wild boar – fom top to tail. And to treat yourself on otherwise boring days. Perfect for lonely champions.

Making

Hand-picked into small boxes, from the single vineyard Plachen where we own the only two Blaufränkisch parcels without anyPortion of chalk – loam on weathered silicate, practically no ned for selection, beginning of October 2012 with perfect parameters of ripeness.

Destemming, mash fermentation in closed stainless steel tanks at a temperature of approximately 30°C for 14 days, followed by 4 more days of maceration, gentle pressing and maturation in 300 l barrels (approximately 50% new).

Serving temperature 15–17°C, decanter and large glass – in this order
Bottling May 31, 2014
Alcohol 14,0 Vol.%
Acidity 5,4 g/l
Residual sugar dry
Bottle sizes 0,75l to 3-litres

More wines