Heidi Schröck & Söhne, `Riede Kulm` Burgenland Blaufränkisch Single Bottle
Country: Austria Region: Lower Austria Varietal: Blaufrankisch
Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Heidi Schröck & Söhne
Description:
Heidi Schröck is a pioneer in the Austrian wine scene. Voted ‘Vintner of the Year’ by food and wine magazine Falstaff, Heidi leads an organisation dedicated to promoting female winemakers. As a result of her work, the number of women working in the Austrian wine industry has increased considerably in recent years.
The ‘Riede Kulm’ Blaufränkisch hails from the estate’s oldest vineyard, planted in 1955 and offers a benchmark example of Burgenland’s signature variety. With a small percentage of whole clusters used in the ferment,
Tasting Note:
‘Riede Kulm’ boasts aromas of red forest berries and black pepper. A vibrant and lively palate complements its fine-grained tannins. The dry Furmint undergoes skin maceration and spends nine months on its fine lees in large acacia casks, giving it a full texture and unique aromatic complexity.
Food Matches: If you don’t have it with a pork dish, make like the Austrians and enjoy it with sausages or schnitzel.
