Wachter Wiesler Blaufränkisch Weinberg 2010
Type: Red
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Grape Variety: 100% Blaufrankisch
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Climate: Hot, continental Pannonian climate
Terroir: Vines grow on limestone soil
Winemaking: Ferments twenty to thirty percent whole-cluster, and ages in large barrels that allow the wines to mature gracefully without obscuring them with oak flavours
Color: Pure ruby red
Nose: Complex aroma of wine is filled with notes of ripe blueberries, cherries, spices, bright red cranberries, herbs, spices and resins
Palate: Wine charms refreshing, velvety taste with light tannins, hints of minerals and a pleasant aftertaste
About the Winery:
Wachter Wiesler stands for a new modern style in Southern Burgenland: multi-layered yet delicate wines, bursting with structure and elegance. No opulent, heavy red barrique ships, but modern, authentic red wines.
Since the talented winemaker, Christoph Wachter took over the family winery in 2008, the uncompromising attitude towards one’s own path has become more and more evident. The organic and careful cultivation of the vineyards, a sure instinct for guiding rather than adulterating the wines in the cellar work and the avoidance of any additives or finings stand for the philosophy: to bring the origin of the special vineyards purely and unadulterated into the bottle.
As is typical for southern Burgenland, the main grape varieties at Wachter Wiesler are Blaufränkisch and Welschriesling. On approx. 10 hectares, organically farmed, there are up to 80-year-old vines, whose special soil consists of a “trinity” of green slate, blue slate and heavy, iron-rich clay. This combination ensures that the wines have an unmistakable character that will amaze you.
