Michael Schwarz, Owner
AWARDS
90 Points | Vinepair, 2021
90 Points | Falstaff
The 12 Best Austrian Reds | Vinepair, 2021
TASTING NOTES
Violet-reddish in color. Aromas of cherry, dark berries, herbs and spices. On the palate it is balanced with firm tannins and flavors of cherry and oak.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Anything your local butcher sells.
VINIFICATION
12 months aging
AWARDS
90 Points | Vinepair, 2021
90 Points | Falstaff
The 12 Best Austrian Reds | Vinepair, 2021
TASTING NOTES
Violet-reddish in color. Aromas of cherry, dark berries, herbs and spices. On the palate it is balanced with firm tannins and flavors of cherry and oak.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Anything your local butcher sells.
VINIFICATION
12 months aging in used barrique oak barrels
VARIETALS | 100% Zweigelt
APPELLATION | Leithaberg, Burgenland
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 15ºC - 17ºC
ALCOHOL | 12.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR | 1.0 g/l
ACIDITY | 4.8 g/l
AWARDS
92 Points | Wine & Spirits, 2020
91 Points | Falstaff
90 Points | Wine Enthusiast
Top 100 Best Buys | Wine & Spirits, 2020
TASTING NOTES
This Blaufränkisch is bursting with strength: after 12 months in wood, it shows ripe cherry fruit, dark berry jam and unbelievable expression of minerality.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Anything your local butcher sells
AWARDS
92 Points | Wine & Spirits, 2020
91 Points | Falstaff
90 Points | Wine Enthusiast
Top 100 Best Buys | Wine & Spirits, 2020
TASTING NOTES
This Blaufränkisch is bursting with strength: after 12 months in wood, it shows ripe cherry fruit, dark berry jam and unbelievable expression of minerality.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Anything your local butcher sells.
VINIFICATION
12 months aging in used barrique oak barrels
VARIETALS | 100% Blaufränkisch
APPELLATION | Leithaberg, Burgenland
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 15ºC - 17ºC
AWARDS
96 Points | Falstaff
94 Points | Vinepair, 2021
The 12 Best Austrian Reds | Vinepair, 2021
TASTING NOTES
Dark ruby garnet in color with hints of violet. Aromas of dark berries, sour cherry, violets, herbs, cinnamon, vanilla and cardamom. On the palate it is juicy, elegant and structured with excellent complexity and well integrated
AWARDS
96 Points | Falstaff
94 Points | Vinepair, 2021
The 12 Best Austrian Reds | Vinepair, 2021
TASTING NOTES
Dark ruby garnet in color with hints of violet. Aromas of dark berries, sour cherry, violets, herbs, cinnamon, vanilla and cardamom. On the palate it is juicy, elegant and structured with excellent complexity and well integrated tannins.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Pork, stews, pasta and cheese.
VINIFICATION
16 months ageing with 50% in new barrique and 50% in used Burgundian barrels
VARIETALS | 100% Zweigelt
APPELLATION | Andau, Burgenland
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 16ºC - 18ºC
ALCOHOL | 13.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR | 1.1 g/l
ACIDITY | 5.1 g/l
Influenced by the hot continental Pannonian climate, the easternmost of Austrian federal states – Burgenland – produces the most opulent and authoritative red wines in Austria, along with complex whites and extraordinarily fine nobly sweet wines. Here, though, there are regional differences – not to be underestimated – that come into play with regard to the natural conditions.
AREA UNDER VINE | 11,772 ha