Wellanschitz 2019 Blaufrankisch Fahnenschwinger 750ml

Grapes: 100% Blaufränkisch

Location & Soil: Hochberg in Neckenmarkt; south-facing; mica-schist; lime-free

Age of Vines: 55 years old

Altitude: 450 MASL

Harvest / Yield: end of September / 40 hl per ha

Vinification: Selection of old vines from Hochberg; hand-picked and hand- sorted prior to grapes entering crusher; 18-day natural fermentation in 1500-liter wooden cask, frequent pushing down of the skins by hand, malolactic fermentation, ageing in big wooden cask

Filtration: unfiltered

Tasting Notes: dark ruby with violet reflexes, slight lightness along the rim. Aromas of blackberry jam with delicate underlying floral notes, black cherry, hint of orange rind and nougat, notes of red berries; spicy and peppery finish

Food pairing: hare fillet on brandy sauce and kale

**Note**: This is a 750ml bottle