Varietiy, blend:  Blaufränkisch      
Region: Mittelburgenland, Burgenland
Climate: Pannonian      
Vineyard: Hochäcker      
Soil: loam, partly gravel      
Vintage:  by hand, October 10-12-2005      
Yield: 40 hl/ha      
Maceration of skins:  2-3 weeks      
Fermentation:  temperature-controlled, inox, 30°C      
Aging: 90% - 17 months in big barrels (oak)
10% - Barrique       
Malolactic fermentation:  Yes      
Alcohol: 13,5 % vol      
Total acidity:  5,6 g/l      
Residual sugars: 1,9 g/l   
Serving temperature: 16 – 18°C                                                       

Taste:
This wine is an example of what the predominant grape variety in central Burgenland is capable of bringing forth: very old vines, rigorous selection, and aging in oak barrels (at least one year) produce an elegant, complex wine with a long finish.

Strong ruby; typical fine Blaufränkisch nose, great
presence of fruits such as cherry and plum, fine roasted
flavours;
Very elegant on the palate, the extract leads to a
warm and friendly character, fruits are well recognisable,
well embedded fine tannins; elaborated aftertaste

Will be best if stored in the cellar for a few years and
enjoyed not before 2007 but then up to 2012.

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