The 2017 Heinrich Salzberg, 13.5% ABV, in a 0.75-litre bottle, is one of Austria’s most legendary red wines and has been regarded for decades as the benchmark for great Austrian red wine blends. With the Salzberg, the renowned Weingut Heinrich has created a cult wine that enjoys recognition far beyond the country’s borders. Since its first release, hardly any other Austrian red wine has had such a lasting impact on the wine scene. This strictly limited-edition cuvée is regularly sold out before it even reaches the shops and is one of Burgenland’s most sought-after wines.


The wine takes its name from the historic Salzberg vineyard in Gols, one of the region’s oldest and finest hillside sites. The south-west-facing vineyards are characterised by red terraced gravel dating back to the Ice Age, which provides the vines with optimal conditions. The 2017 vintage consists of 50% Merlot and 50% Blaufränkisch and received an impressive 98 Falstaff points, the highest rating for an Austrian red wine cuvée from this vintage. Following vinification, the wine matured for 30 months in new 500-litre wooden barrels, allowing it to develop additional complexity, structure and longevity. With its enormous ageing potential until at least 2037, the Salzberg 2017 stands out as a great Austrian red wine for discerning connoisseurs and collectors.

Tasting Note

In the glass, the 2017 Heinrich Salzberg presents a deep, dark ruby colour with an almost black core. On the nose, intense aromas of wild berries, dark cherries, undergrowth and earthy nuances unfold, accompanied by rosemary and subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet elegant, with dense fruit, notes of cherries and dark chocolate, and an impressive structure. Tight-knit tannins lend depth and texture, whilst the lively acidity ensures freshness and balance. The finish is complex, multi-layered and exceptionally long-lasting.

Acidity: 5.5 g/l

Residual sugar: 1.0 g/l

The Heinrich Salzberg 2017 pairs superbly with high-quality beef, dry-aged steak, braised ox cheek or game dishes. This Spitz Austrian cuvée also complements lamb, mature hard cheeses and aromatic braised dishes of the highest calibre. Due to its youth and complexity, it is recommended that the wine be decanted for at least two hours. The ideal serving temperature is 16–18 °C.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Weingut Heinrich GmbH, Gernot & Heike, Baumgarten 60, 7122 Gols, Austria, weingut@heinrich.at

Organic product:

AT-BIO-301

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

EAN:

• Delivery in 1-3 business days
• Free shipping on orders over 150 €
• Shipping costs 5,90 €
• Tracking included