Kracher Noble Trockenbeerenauslese ★ 4.8
Tasting notes: Kracher's flagship Trockenbeerenauslese, deep goldenyellow with pronounced botrytis nuance and candied-orange depth, bottled in half and quarter formats.
The iconic bottles that define Burgenland: what they are, who makes them and what they cost.
Iconic bottles of Burgenland
Moric Blaufränkisch Reisenthal ★ 4.7
Tasting notes: Reisenthal is Moric's top single-vineyard Blaufränkisch, dense and long from very old vines.
Umathum Ried Hallebühl ★ 4.6
Tasting notes: Single-vineyard Zweigelt from the Ried Hallebühl site, one of Umathum's flagship reds and a benchmark for serious Austrian Zweigelt.
Heinrich Salzberg ★ 4.6
Tasting notes: Salzberg is one of Gernot & Heike Heinrich's top single-vineyard Blaufränkisch bottlings, dense and built for long cellaring.
Achs Blaufränkisch Ried Altenberg ★ 4.6
Tasting notes: Single-vineyard Blaufränkisch from Paul Achs's Ried Altenberg site, certified bio respekt, structured and built for the cellar.
Krutzler Perwolff ★ 4.6
Tasting notes: Perwolff is Weingut Krutzler's flagship old-vines Blaufränkisch, elegant and profound with exceptional ageing potential, the estate's benchmark red.
Feiler-Artinger Ruster Ausbruch Essenz ★ 4.7
Tasting notes: Feiler-Artinger's top Ruster Ausbruch DAC Essenz, intensely botrytised with dried apricot and honey, aged in new oak for biscuit and vanilla depth. Awarded a Falstaff Süsswein Trophy.
Prieler Blaufränkisch Ried Goldberg ★ 4.5
Tasting notes: Single-vineyard Blaufränkisch from the Ried Goldberg site, refreshing wild-cherry fruit with plenty of ageing potential.
Kollwentz Chardonnay Gloria ★ 4.5
Tasting notes: Gloria is Kollwentz's flagship Chardonnay, once named Austrian Wine of the Year, rich and layered from barrique ageing.
Uwe Schiefer Blaufränkisch Ried Reihburg ★ 4.5
Tasting notes: Ried Reihburg is one of Uwe Schiefer's two flagship single-vineyard Blaufränkisch bottlings from the Eisenberg DAC zone, structured with schist-driven minerality.
Bertholdi ★ 4.4
Tasting notes: Bertholdi, styled as the family's grandfather figure, is Gut Oggau's dense Blaufränkisch red with grainy, mineral structure.
Das Phantom ★ 4.4
Tasting notes: Das Phantom is Weingut K+K Kirnbauer's flagship cuvee, a Blaufränkisch-dominant blend with Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah, the estate's signature bottling since 1987.
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Signature Wines in Burgenland, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Burgenland for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Burgenland is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Burgenland estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Burgenland cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Burgenland tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Burgenland?
If you only open one bottle, open Kracher Noble Trockenbeerenauslese by kracher. It is the wine most associated with Burgenland.