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Elfenhof Blaufrankisch AbendRot
750ml
$21.99
+CRV
Mix 6 for $19.79 each
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
*Price, vintage and availability may vary by store.
Product Highlights
Austria- Grapes that were very ripe and wonderfully sweet at late harvest help to capture the exuberant character of the Blaufrankisch. This agile-full-bodied red has a firm structure and fine, ripe tannins.
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OVERVIEW
Geography
Viticulture in Austria dates as far back as 700 B.C. The ancient Celts made wine for rituals and for daily consumption, a tradition continued by the conquering Romans and later revitalized by Charlemagne after years of neglect. Austrian viticulture was also influenced by Cistercian monks from Burgundy, who came to Austria in the Middle Ages, bringing grapes and their winemaking skills.
Modern Austrian winemaking has been marked by a concerted legislative initiative to promote quality. For generations, the country’s winemakers made Austria’s unique grapes into traditional wines for local consumption and bulk sales abroad. Today, more internationally traveled and educated winemakers are making state-of-the-art, high-quality wines that bring Austria worldwide recognition.
Varietal / Type
Blaufränkisch is a red grape that produces quality wines throughout Austria, where it’s the second-most planted red grape after Zweigelt. The best Blaufränkisch wines are “beautifully balanced, with smoky, spicy fruit flavors, winning textures and a rippling acidity” that make them seem “juicy, savory and refreshing,” writes wine columnist Eric Asimov.