Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 12 years from release.
release5 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast leg of lamb
    Firm tannin and full body give the structure for a substantial roast.
  • Peppered beef tenderloin
    High alcohol and firm tannin match a rich, seared cut.
  • Aged Alpine cheese
    A firm mountain cheese meets the wine's tannic grip.

History

1251 references the year Burg Ravensburg, the castle above Sulzfeld the estate takes its name from, is first documented; this cuvee is a non-vintage blend representing the estate's top Lemberger barrels.

  1. 1251: First documentary mention of Burg Ravensburg castle, referenced in the cuvee's name

Facts

Producer
Weingut Burg Ravensburg · visiting guide
Grapes
Lemberger (100%)
Classification
Deutscher Qualitaetswein trocken, limited edition non-vintage cuvee
Oak
Extended oak barrel ageing
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 30.00 at the estate shop
Drinking window
5-12 from release
First vintage
2020
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Burg Ravensburg 1251 Blaufraenkisch

What does Burg Ravensburg 1251 Blaufraenkisch taste like?

A full-bodied, dry Lemberger with firm tannin, medium acidity and a long finish, at 14 percent alcohol.

What does the name 1251 mean for Burg Ravensburg 1251 Blaufraenkisch?

1251 is the year Burg Ravensburg castle above Sulzfeld is first documented, the source of the estate's name.

What food pairs with Burg Ravensburg 1251 Blaufraenkisch?

Roast leg of lamb, peppered beef tenderloin, or aged Alpine cheese.

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