The Arachon T.FX.T 2020 is an iconic red wine from Burgenland that combines the best of Austrian red wine art. As a joint project between the three renowned winemakers Manfred Tement (Südsteiermark), FX Pichler (Wachau) and Günter Triebaumer (Rust), T.FX.T stands for uncompromising quality, precision and style. The name Arachon is derived from the old name of the municipality of Horitschon - one of the historically most important wine-growing locations for Blaufränkisch in Burgenland.

The refined cuvée of the 2020 vintage consists of 80% Blaufränkisch, 10% Zweigelt, 5% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes come from vines that thrive on mica schist, loam and loess soils - a soil mix that gives the wine complexity, depth and minerality. After careful hand-picking, the wine matures for 18 to 20 months in new 500-litre French oak barrels, developing its remarkable structure, balance and variety of aromas. It is then sealed in bottles with natural cork - a clear statement of quality and ageing potential.

With 13.5% alcohol by volume, the Arachon T.FX.T is always powerful but never overloaded - a wine for connoisseurs with ambition, ageing potential and depth.

Awards:

- 19/20 points from René Gabriel for the 2017 vintage

- 96+/100 points A la Carte for the 2019 vintage

Tasting Note

In the glass, the Arachon T.FX.T 2020 is a dense ruby-garnet colour with violet reflections and an almost black core. The nose is dominated by dark berries, sour cherries, fine roasted flavours, herbal spices, precious wood, tobacco and a hint of dark chocolate. A complex flavour develops on the palate with fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity, juicy fruit, mineral depth and a long-lasting, spicy-elegant finish. A wine with impressive substance, density and finesse.

Acidity: 5.6 g/l

Residual sugar: 1.2 g/l

This elegant and storable cuvée red wine from Burgenland is an ideal accompaniment to matured beef, braised game, rack of lamb, truffle dishes, dark poultry or matured hard cheese. It also harmonises excellently with fine chocolate desserts with berries. The ideal drinking temperature is 16-18 °C. Decanting is recommended for young vintages. A wine for festive occasions, special moments and for connoisseurs with a penchant for character wines.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Weinhof Szemes KG, Weinhoferplatz 5-7, 7423 Pinkafeld, Austria, office@szemes.at

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

EAN:

• Delivery in 1-3 business days
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• Shipping costs 5,90 €
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