I had this wine with my dinner yesterday, meal in the second photo. I originally posted it in r/steak and people there told me I could post the wine here because people might appreciate and also give comments/suggestions about it.
So, as title says it is a 2022 Blaufränkisch from Austria, Burgenland region. It has a 13.5% abv. The price was 10 euros from a local market. From the fruit notes I get blackberries and even a slight cherry but it is barely detectable. Other than that I can pick up a warming black pepper aroma as well. The fruitiness is not as potent as in some Pinot Noir or a Zinfandel I tried before. The acidity is not too strong, I'd say it is medium and also the wine have smooth tannins similar to a silky feeling, alongside a medium body.
I only started to drink wine like a month ago, and I mainly rely on the book "Wine Taste Pair Pour" by Charlotte Kristensen I've read recently to help me word my thoughts.
Any reply and opinion is welcomed to help me with other experiences or guidance to the future.
by Sn1ffDiot
2 Comments
Nice notes for only being a month in, youre already describing body/tannin/acid like a pro. Blaufrankisch can be a great “bridge” red, bright fruit but still has that peppery, savory edge.
If you want to experiment, try it with something like sausages, paprika-y dishes, or even a simple mushroom pasta and see how the wine changes.
Not marketing-related, but Im into how labels and back-of-bottle copy shape expectations. Ive been collecting examples of good (and bad) product storytelling on https://blog.promarkia.com/ if youre curious why some bottles feel more “premium” before you even taste them.
Original information from the producer:
Unter Selection verstehen wir das beste der jeweiligen Sorte. Bezogen auf den Blaufränkisch bedeutet dies, dass diese ohnehin schon eigenwillige Sorte stärker seinen Charakter durchsetzt; dh: mehr Extrakt, ein kräftigerer Tanninrahmen, mehr Körper, intensivere Fruchtanklänge. Der Einsatz von meist großem, manchmal kleinem Holz tut das Seinige, um einen richtigen Kraftkerl aus dieser Sorte zu machen.
Alkohol: 13,5 % vol
Zucker: 1.5 g/l
Säure: 5,1 g/l
Ein einladender Duft nach dunklem Beerenkonfekt, Rumtopf, gepaart mit getrockneten Kräutern, Gewürzen und edlen Holzaromen steigt aus dem Glas. Am Gaumen ist dies ein reifer, runder Wein, die harmonische Säure und das gute, reife Tannin machen diesen Blaufränkisch zu einem wahren Gaumenerlebnis.
für kräftige, dunkle und würzige Gerichte
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By “selection” we mean the best of each variety. In relation to Blaufränkisch, this means that this already distinctive variety asserts its character more strongly; i.e., more extract, a stronger tannin structure, more body, and more intense fruit notes. The use of mostly large, sometimes small wood does its part to make this variety a real powerhouse.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Sugar: 1.5 g/l
Acidity: 5.1 g/l
An inviting aroma of dark berry confectionery and rum pot, paired with dried herbs, spices, and fine wood aromas rises from the glass. On the palate, this is a ripe, round wine; the harmonious acidity and good, ripe tannins make this Blaufränkisch a true culinary experience.
For strong, dark, and spicy dishes.