Red Wines
Leithaberg Blaufränkisch 2006
| Vineyard: | - |
| Grape variety: | Blaufränkisch |
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Soil type: | marine limestone and mica-slate |
| Cultivation: | cover crops and integrated plant protection |
| Harvest: | manual selection, in October |
| Production: | temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, 20 months maturation in used small oak barrels and large wooden cask |
| Alcohol: | 13% |
| Acidity: | 5,2g/l |
| Residual sugar: | 1,3g/l |
| Tasting Note: | aristocratic spice, deep, multi-layered with cherry-blackberry fruit and pepper, subtle and tightly woven, nicely carved structure, abundant fruit reminiscent of lingonberry, black cherry and savoury spice, very long finish. |
The Leitha Mountains, called “Leithaberg” by locals, are the final foothills of the Alps before the Pannonian Plains. This landmass rises to approximately 1300 vertical feet and is 3-4 miles wide and 22 miles long, stretching from northeast to southwest. A group of 15 vintners have joined together with the goal of expressing this unique terroir in their wines. The soils of the Leitha Mountains are dominated by slate and marine limestone. The resulting wines are neither powerful nor voluptuous, but very mineral in character with great depth and a tightly woven, taut structure.
