90POINTS
16½/20
Markus Altenburger Blaufrankisch von Kalk 2018
Burgenland, Weinland Österreich, AustriaThis blaufränkisch grows on the limestone, schist, and loam soils of Jois, in Burgenland. After a weeks' maceration in stainless, this was native fermented and aged for 1 year in oak. Juicy and joyous with wild cherry, pure black plum, wild blackberry, and fine black pepper, sculpted with herbal mustard seed and anise, and buoyed by fine, bright, stony acidity. A charmer.Tasted: 22 October 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:BC | $44.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Grape: BlaufrankischUPC: 9120051721714