COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Blaufränkisch
PRODUCER
Birgit Braunstein
REGION
Burgenland
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Braunstein Blaufränkisch Heide 2020 is a single-varietal Blaufränkisch from the Heide vineyard on the Leithaberg slopes in Burgenland, Austria. Birgit Braunstein, a vintner with a family history in winemaking exceeding 400 years, is a proponent of biodynamic agriculture, with her estate holding Demeter certification. The Heide vineyard's location benefits from a distinct microclimate influenced by the nearby Alps and Lake Neusiedl, contributing to the wine's characteristics. Birgit Braunstein's winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention and sustainability.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard named 'Heide' means 'heath'.
Fact 02
Demeter-certified biodynamic estate.
Fact 03
Family winemaking tradition over 400 years.
Fact 04
Birgit Braunstein named 'Vintner of the Year 2005'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Braunstein Blaufränkisch Heide 2020 is produced from hand-harvested and carefully selected grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using native yeasts, followed by an 18-day maceration period with the skins. The wine then matures for 12 months in large oak barrels or barriques. Birgit Braunstein's winemaking approach is characterized by minimal intervention, aiming to express the unique qualities of the biodynamically farmed Heide vineyard.
