Overview
Leithaberg DAC sits on limestone and schist slopes west of Lake Neusiedl. Blaufrankisch here is savory, mineral and firm rather than plush, while the whites carry bright acidity and stony precision.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium ruby
- Nose
- Sour cherry, Black raspberry, Red plum, Pepper and Graphite.
- Palate
- Savory Austrian Blaufrankisch - limestone bite, cherry fruit and peppery lift. Generally medium-bodied, crisp acidity, medium tannins, dry, with a long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Medium3/5
Tannins Medium3/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
BlaufrankischGruner VeltlinerChardonnayPinot Blanc
Aromas And Notes
Sour cherryBlack raspberryRed plumCranberryPepperGraphiteVioletStony mineralTobaccoLeatherDried herbs
Terroir
Pannonian continental - warm summers, lake moderation, cool air from the Leitha Mountains.
LimestoneSchistGneissClay
Food Pairings
Wiener schnitzelRoast duckMushroom goulashAged mountain cheese
Notable Producers
- Moric, founded 2001 - Blaufrankisch Reserve
- Prieler, founded 1972 - Blaufrankisch Goldberg
- Heinrich, founded 1990 - Alter Berg