Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 10 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs20 yrs22 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 acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark plum, graphite

Palate: dense, long

Salzberg is one of Gernot & Heike Heinrich's top single-vineyard Blaufränkisch bottlings, dense and built for long cellaring.

What it pairs with

  • Venison
    Dense, long structure matches rich game meat.
  • Aged Gouda
    Graphite and dark plum notes complement a nutty aged cheese.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Gernot & Heike Heinrich · visiting guide
Grapes
Blaufränkisch
Classification
Burgenland
Oak
Barrique, partial new oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
€60-75 at the winery
Drinking window
10-20 from vintage
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Heinrich Salzberg

What does Heinrich Salzberg taste like?

Salzberg is one of Gernot & Heike Heinrich's top single-vineyard Blaufränkisch bottlings, dense and built for long cellaring.

When should I drink Heinrich Salzberg?

Drink within 10-20 from vintage. Serve at cellar temperature and decant briefly if young.

What food pairs with Heinrich Salzberg?

Venison, Aged Gouda. Dense, long structure matches rich game meat.

What grapes are in Heinrich Salzberg?

Heinrich Salzberg is made from Blaufränkisch. It carries the classification Burgenland.

Tags

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