- WINERY Alexs Burgenland
- GRAPE Blaufränkisch
- YEAR 2006
- COUNTRY Austria
- REGION Burgenland
The Blaufränkisch grape makes juicy, spicy red wines that are exceptionally food-friendly, like this bottling from Austrian vintner Alex Schreiner.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
While best known for its aromatic Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners, Austria also turns out excellent reds, mostly from Burgenland, a region south of Vienna along the Hungarian border. While the name Blaufränkisch doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, wines made from this red grape possess a grace that the name lacks, with supple tannins and fresh acidity. Alex Schreiner, an ambitious young vintner from an old winemaking family in the town of Gols, helps his father with the family winery but also makes a few wines under his own label, including this juniper-tinged Blaufränkisch.
SMELL IT
Earthy aromas of licorice and pepper, with a hint of juniper.
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TASTE IT
Fresh and full, with spicy plum, cola and mushroom flavors.
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SERVE IT
At cellar temperature—the bottle should be cool to the touch. Or chill 10 minutes before serving.
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