2 items £61.00
Funkstille deliver a classic style of Blaufränkisch from Burgenland, Austria, which is fresh and fruit-driven, with abundant flavours of blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, pepper and a little spice. This dry, deep purple wine is medium-bodied, with perfect balance and length, and high levels of both tannins and characteristic acidity.
If you like the weight and flavours of a good Pinot Noir or Gamay, then Blaufränkisch makes a delicious and interesting alternative.
About
Vineyards: The ruby red Blaufränkisch grapes come from selected south-facing vineyards in Burgenland, perfectly exposed to the sun, that produce a bright, ripe and abundant red wine. Great care and attention are taken with canopy management to balance the leaf density of the vines and ensure good air flow and healthy grapes. Harvest takes place in mid-October.
Winemaking: Grapes are vinified at the estate's energy-neutral winery, and cold-soaked for 5 days after which fermentation starts slowly. Twice-daily pump-overs are carried out for the first 10 days and then the wine is left on the skins for a further 5 days with just one pump-over per day. The finished wine then goes into old wooden 5,000-8,000 litre barrels, with 10% going into 2-3-year-old barriques. The components are blended before bottling.
Ideal with...
Hearty stews with pork, beef or lamb, served with root vegetables.
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