The Salzl Blaufränkisch 2023 is a characterful, elegant red wine from Burgenland that perfectly embodies the signature style of the Salzl Seewinkelhof winery. It is vinified as a single-varietal wine from 100 per cent Blaufränkisch – the grape variety regarded as the flagship of Austrian red wine. The grapes thrive on loess-like chernozem soils consisting of sandy loam with a high proportion of gravel, which ensures optimal drainage and mineral depth. This terroir in the Seewinkel produces wines that are at once powerful, precise and elegant.


Vinification follows the classic method: traditional fermentation on the skins in a stainless-steel tank at 30 °C with a maceration period of 14 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged in stainless-steel tanks to preserve its freshness and fruitiness. The result is an Austrian quality wine that showcases the unmistakable fruit and spice of Blaufränkisch in its purest, unadulterated form.

Tasting Note

In the glass, the Salzl Blaufränkisch 2023 displays a radiant ruby-garnet colour with an almost black centre and a delicate lightening at the rim. On the nose, warm fruit notes of blackberries, figs and chocolate-apricot unfold, accompanied by hints of liquorice, black pepper, cloves, black tea and orange zest. On the palate, the wine is juicy, full-bodied and dense, with plenty of ripe berry fruit, a robust structure and velvety tannins. The finish reveals subtle steppe-like spice, black olives, orange marmalade, black tea, nougat and an elegant berry freshness. A dense, multi-faceted and harmonious Blaufränkisch that perfectly combines drinking pleasure with sophistication.

Acidity: 4.5 g/l

Residual sugar: 2.1 g/l

The Salzl Blaufränkisch 2023 is an ideal accompaniment to white meats such as veal or pork, as well as to poultry with Mediterranean herbs, pasta with mushroom ragout or mild cheeses. The ideal serving temperature is 16–18 °C; when stored correctly, it will be at its best from 2025 to 2031. An Austrian quality wine that delights with its juicy fruit, balance and elegant structure, and impressively expresses the distinctive character of the Seewinkel region.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Salzl Seewinkelhof GmbH, 7142 Illmitz, Zwischen den Reben, Burgenland, Austria
Distributor/Importer email: weingut@salzl.at

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

EAN:

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