Blaufränkisch is a quintessential Central European grape, and Austria's signature red variety. This indigenous grape, likely a crossing of Sbulzina and Weißer Heunisch, is historically significant throughout the former Habsburg Monarchy, known as Lemberger in Germany and Kékfrankos in Hungary. Blaufränkisch thrives in Burgenland, particularly in Mittelburgenland, Eisenberg and Leithaberg, where it produces structured red wines with a distinctive profile. Expect notes of wild berries and cherries, underpinned by a powerful acidity. Blaufränkisch wines are known for their dense structure and prominent tannins in youth, evolving into velvety, complex wines with excellent aging potential. This is a grape that truly reflects its origins, offering a compelling and age-worthy expression of central European red wine.

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