Alexander Zahel
2024 Carnuntum DAC Göttlesbrunn Blaufränkisch
Carnuntum is one of Austria’s great red wine corners, just east of Vienna, and Blaufränkisch is one of the grapes that make it so exciting. Grown on limestone-rich soils, this is all dark cherry, crushed raspberry, and black pepper. Powerful, but not bulky. Layered, but not moody. Pair it with roast pork, robust stews, cold nights, and happy people.
Region: Carnuntum
Appellation: Carnuntum DAC
Varietal/Blend: 100% Blaufränkisch
ABV: 13%
Vineyard: Organic fruit from Göttlesbrunn in Carnuntum, grown on limestone-rich Danube gravel and loess soils. Hand-harvested in early September 2024.
Cellar: Fermented spontaneously in used 600-litre casks with 15% whole bunch and two weeks on skins. Aged five months in 600-litre Austrian oak barrels before bottling unfined, unfiltered, and with minimal sulphur.
CSPC: 151759
What the Critics are saying: []
Region: Carnuntum
Appellation: Carnuntum DAC
TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: 100% Blaufränkisch
ABV: 13%
Vineyard: Organic fruit from Göttlesbrunn in Carnuntum, grown on limestone-rich Danube gravel and loess soils. Hand-harvested in early September 2024.
Cellar: Fermented spontaneously in used 600-litre casks with 15% whole bunch and two weeks on skins. Aged five months in 600-litre Austrian oak barrels before bottling unfined, unfiltered, and with minimal sulphur.
CSPC: 151759
Winemakers Note: []
What the Critics are saying: []
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