Moric Burgenland Blaufrankisch 2021

Description

It isn’t often that someone can be credited with putting a wine growing region on the map but that is exactly what Roland Velich did when he started his Blaufränkisch ‘project’ in Großhöflein in Austria’s Burgenland. Roland comes from a Burgenland winemaking family based in Apetlon, to the east of lake Neusiedlersee, but initially stepped away from his winemaking destiny to work as a croupier. The calling of the vineyard was too strong though and in 2001 he kicked off the now legendary Moric ‘Project’ focussing on the indigenous Blaufränkisch variety.

Working with seriously old vines, that perhaps no one believed in quite as much as him, Roland set about changing the narrative of both the Burgenland & Blaufränkisch. His zeal for this terroir and the Blaufränkisch grape has mercifully been matched by vision and skill that has seen the range of wines expand from a sole lone ranger Blaufränkisch that was released in 2001 to the full suite of wines that paint a detailed picture of the complex tapestry of soils that make up the Mittelburgenland, which is also known as Blaufränkischland such is the strength of the relationship between the grape variety and the land.

This wine has been produced from 8- to 50-year-old vines from soils of limestone, primary rock, and loam in Lutzmannsburg, Zagersdorf and St Georgen and the Föllig in Wulkapodersdorf. The clarity of this wine is reinforced by its length and structure, which give it balance and ageing-potential. Harvested at a yield of 25 hectolitres per hectare, it is fermented with indigenous yeast over 17 to 21 days in stainless steel and open vats. Natural MLF and élevage in 600-4500 litre casks for 13 months. No fining, filtration or additives, except tiny quantities of sulphites. As a result, all Moric wines are vegan-friendly.

Aromatic Blaufränkisch with notes of redcurrant, blueberry and blackcurrant. Hints of black tea and spices, with a beautiful approachable structure. Smooth leathery earthiness and pops of pepper.

RRP $62  Our Special Price $53.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine