Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage5 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 acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark berry, mineral

Palate: structured

Leo Hillinger's Leithaberg DAC Blaufränkisch, structured and mineral, grown on the limestone slopes above Jois.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb
    Firm tannin matches grilled lamb's char and fat.
  • Aged cheese
    Dark berry fruit and mineral structure balance a nutty aged cheese.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Leo Hillinger · visiting guide
Grapes
Blaufränkisch
Classification
Leithaberg DAC
Oak
Barrique
ABV
13.5%
Price
€20-26 at the winery
Drinking window
5-12 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Hillinger Blaufränkisch Leithaberg

What does Hillinger Blaufränkisch Leithaberg taste like?

Leo Hillinger's Leithaberg DAC Blaufränkisch, structured and mineral, grown on the limestone slopes above Jois.

When should I drink Hillinger Blaufränkisch Leithaberg?

Drink within 5-12 from vintage. Serve at cellar temperature and decant briefly if young.

What food pairs with Hillinger Blaufränkisch Leithaberg?

Grilled lamb, Aged cheese. Firm tannin matches grilled lamb's char and fat.

What grapes are in Hillinger Blaufränkisch Leithaberg?

Hillinger Blaufränkisch Leithaberg is made from Blaufränkisch. It carries the classification Leithaberg DAC.

Tags

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