COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Blaufränkisch
PRODUCER
Weingut Dorli Muhr
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Weingut Dorli Muhr Ried Spitzerberg 2015 is a 100% Blaufränkisch from the Carnuntum region of Lower Austria. It is classified as an Erste Lage (Erste OTW Lage). The Spitzerberg vineyard is a unique terroir, characterized by its south-facing limestone slope, poor soils, and significant heat, which contribute to the wine's distinctive profile. Weingut Dorli Muhr, founded in 2002, is recognized for its pioneering role in organic viticulture in Carnuntum and its focus on expressing the Spitzerberg's character through a puristic winemaking approach. The 2015 vintage experienced a very dry and hot summer, influencing the wine's concentration and balance.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€85
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Spitzerberg is a long limestone ridge exposed to winds.
Fact 02
Vines for the top cuvée are 40-60 years old.
Fact 03
Yields are kept extremely low, max 3000 kg/ha.
Fact 04
The estate converted to fully organic viticulture in 2015.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Weingut Dorli Muhr Ried Spitzerberg 2015 emphasizes minimal intervention. Fermentation takes place in open vats, with some foot-trodden grapes and no cultured yeasts. Maceration is gentle, avoiding pumps or mechanical tools, and the must is not temperature-controlled. The wine then ages for two years in large, old oak barrels (fuders), with some vintages potentially bottled unfiltered. The estate has been practicing organic viticulture since 2015.
