Blaufränkisch Glawarinza Leithaberg DAC - Birgit Braunstein

Blaufränkisch Glawarinza Leithaberg DAC - Birgit BraunsteinThe elegant Blaufränkisch Glawarinza Leithaberg DAC from Birgit Braunstein comes into the glass with a radiant purple-red color. If you tilt the glass slightly, you can see a transition of the color towards garnet red at the rim of this barrel-aged wine. If you swirl it in the glass to give it some air, you can perceive a perfect balance in this red wine, as it neither appears watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the sides of the glass. This single-varietal Austrian wine displays wonderfully expressive notes of plums in the glass. In addition, there are hints of toasted wood, minerality, and cocoa. This red wine from Birgit Braunstein is just right for all those who like it dry. At the same time, it never comes across as meager or austere, but rather round and smooth. On the palate, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an extremely velvety texture. Thanks to its lively acidity, the Blaufränkisch Glawarinza Leithaberg DAC appears wonderfully fresh and vibrant on the palate. On the finish, this matured red wine from the wine-growing region Burgenland delights with considerable length. Once again, hints of plum appear. Vinification of the Blaufränkisch Glawarinza Leithaberg DAC from Birgit Braunstein The balanced Blaufränkisch Glawarinza Leithaberg DAC from Austria is a single-varietal wine, organically vinified from the Blaufränkisch grape variety. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the elegant Blaufränkisch Glawarinza Leithaberg DAC is aged for several months in oak barriques. Food pairing for Birgit Braunstein Blaufränkisch Glawarinza Leithaberg DAC Enjoy this organic red wine from Austria best at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to braised chicken in red wine, vegetable stew with pesto, or a potato pan with salmon.