Weingut Heinrich Leithaberg Blaufrankisch 2017 750 ML

Introduction

A touch of smoky incense clings to the dark but crunchy cherry fruit on the nose. The palate comes in with both freshness and a lively cherry-fruited juiciness that just seems to underline the ripeness of it all. The tannins are supple and smooth, while the bright acidity illuminates everything to pure elegance. Producer Information Weingut Heinrich is a wine producer based in the village of Gols, at the northeastern end of the Neusiedlersee lake in the Burgenland region of southeastern Austria. The winery produces a range of wines from local grapes made with minimal intervention in the winemaking process and many cuves remain on skins for exended periods. The estate practices biodynamic viticulture and grows and produces a range of grape varieties including Blaufrnkisch, Grauer Burgunder, Roter Traminer and Weissburgunder as well as Chardonnay, Zweigelt, St. Laurent and Pinot Noir. In the winery, many of the white wines are fermented (and macerated) in skins, with maceration times varying between wines. Many wines are cellar-aged in wooden oak barrels of varying capacity. A range of labels and wines are produced, with both single-varietal and blended wines released by the estate. Most bear the Burgenland indicator although some top cuves (including the single-vineyard Edelgraben and Alter Berg Blaufrnkisch wines) are produced under the Leithaberg appellation.