Blaufränkisch Kirchberg, 2015

Kirchberg is our signature vineyard, steeped in history and originally planted in 1203 by the Cistercian monks from Burgundy. Here our vines are able to ripen to their perfect balance, touched by our Pannonian climate and basking in the reflection of the beautiful Lake Neusiedl.

Colour: Dark ruby red
Nose: Dark berries with peppery cinnamon spice
Palate: Lightly roasted nougat flavours. This wine is harmonious and will convince lovers of ripe, full bodied, single vineyard wines, with its noble varietal profile and complex structure. 
Food pairing: This is a varietal but will go well with any roast pork, lamb or poultry.

Bottle closure: Screw cap
Optimal drinking temperature: 16-18 °C (60-64 °F)
Grape harvest: October, 6th-9th, 2015, harvested by hand
Bottling: May, 2017
Vinification: 18 months in new French barriques (2/3 in new and 1/3 in used oak)

Awards:
GOLD - awc Vienna 2017
93 points - A la Carte 2018, Austria's Wine Guide
92 points - Falstaff Red Wine Guide 2018
93 points - A la Carte Blaufränkisch-Grand-Cru tasting

Blaufränkisch Kirchberg, 2007

The chestnut brown earth of Kirchberg was originally cultivated by the Cistercian monks. The vines ripen around Lake Neusiedl, accompanied by the mild Pannonian climate. This Blaufränkisch fills the nose with dark berries and peppery cinnamon spices. On the palate it exudes a subtle touch of nougat. Harmonious and balanced, this wine's elegant character and impressive density will delight the connoisseur of single vineyard wines.

Awards:
Silver - MUNDUS vini 2010,most important wine challenge in Germany
Very good - Vinaria, Premium red wines 2010, Austria
5/5 glasses - Wine Guide "Austrian Red 2012"
93 points - A la Carte Wine Guide 2015, Austria

Blaufränkisch Kirchberg, 2004

The chestnut brown earth of Kirchberg was originally cultivated by the Cistercian monks. The vines grow around Lake Neusiedl and enjoyy the mild Pannonian climate. This Blaufränkisch fills the nose with dark berries and peppery cinnamon spices. On the palate it exudes a subtle touch of nougat. Harmonious and balanced, this wine's elegant character and impressive density will delight the connoisseur of single vineyard wines.

Awards:
Gold - MUNDUS vini 2008 / most important wine challenge in Germany
92 points - A la Carte - Austrian Gourmet Guide 2014

Pinot Noir Rosenberg, 2014

In the historic vineyard of the Rosenberg, the grapes are favoured by the moderating influences of the Neusiedler Lake, breathe the mild Pannonic climate and are nurtured by the multi-layered minerality of this extraordinary terroir.

Colour: Cherry red with a delicate lightening towards the rim
Nose: Aromas of dark berries such as blackberries and rasperries which produce a complex bouquet with floral nuances. Light toasty aromatics from elegantly integrated oak.
Palate: Bold on the palate, unfolding gracefully with a long finish and nougat aftertaste
Food pairing: Most pleasurable with mushroom dishes, duck and lamb

Bottle closure: Cork
Optimal drinking temperature: 16-18 °C (60-64 °F)
Grape harvest: September, 25th - 26th, 2014, harvested by hand
Bottling: May, 2017
Vinification: 16 months in new French barriques

Awards:
92 points - Falstaff red wine guide 2018

Pinot Noir Rosenberg, 2009

In the historic vineyard of the Rosenberg the grapes enjoy the moderating influences of the Neusiedler Lake, they benefit from the mild Pannonic climate and are nurtured by the diverse minerality of this extraordinary terroir.

Colour: Medium ruby core, delicately lightening at the rim
Nose: Dark berry fragrance of blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Complex bouquet with floral nuances. Subtly integrated wood with light roast aromas
Palate: Bold on the palate, unfolding gracefully with a long finish and nougat aftertaste
Food pairing: Most pleasurable with mushroom dishes

Bottle closure: Cork
Optimal drinking temperature: 16-18 °C (60-64 °F)
Bottling: January, 2012
Vinification: 16 months in new French barriques

Awards:
GOLD - Berliner Wine Trophy 2012
Silver - awc Vienna 2012 International Wine Challenge Vienna
5/5 glasses - Austian Red Wine Guide "Österreich Rot 2013"
90 points - Falstaff Red Wine Guide 2014

Pinot Noir Rosenberg, 2008

In the historic vineyard of the Rosenberg the grapes enjoy the moderating influences of the Neusiedler Lake, they benefit from the mild Pannonic climate and are nurtured by the diverse minerality of this extraordinary terroir. These unique conditions permit this Pinot Noir to ripen to optimum quality and provide authentic character with silken elegance. Medium ruby core, delicately lightening at the rim. Dark berry fragrance of blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Complex bouquet with floral nuances. Subtly integrated wood with light roast aromas.
Bold on the palate, unfolding gracefully with a long finish and nougat aftertaste.

Awards:
91 points - within Austria´s top 5 Pinots 2008, A la Carte 1/2011
4/5 glasses, Austria´s Best Red wines
Excellent, Vinaria 01/2011
Silver - Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition, Texas
88 points - Wine Spectator
91 points - A la Carte 2017, Austrian Wine Guide "Historical wine"