COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Blaufränkisch
PRODUCER
Weingut Markus Altenburger
REGION
Weinland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Altenburger Cric is a 2021 red wine from Weingut Markus Altenburger, produced from 100% Blaufränkisch grapes in the Weinland region of Austria. The winery is organically certified. The 2021 vintage in Austria was notable for its favorable weather, with a dry winter and cool, dry spring contributing to the quality of the grapes. This wine is recognized for its precision, combining elegance with depth and complexity, and is characterized by ripe tannins and a mineral finish.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is 100% Blaufränkisch, also known as Lemberger in other regions.
Fact 02
Markus Altenburger is an organic certified winery.
Fact 03
The 2021 vintage was characterized by excellent growing conditions.
Fact 04
The wine is noted for its precision and depth.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Weingut Markus Altenburger practices organic viticulture. The winemaking process for the Altenburger Cric focuses on careful grape selection, likely employing techniques to preserve the fruit's natural character and develop a balanced structure. Specific details on fermentation, aging, and harvest methods are not provided, but the overall philosophy emphasizes organic practices and minimal intervention, allowing the terroir to express itself.
