Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs10 yrs12 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

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark cherry

Palate: mineral, savoury

Nittnaus's Leithaberg DAC Blaufränkisch, grown on the limestone-and-schist soils that define the appellation's mineral, savoury red-wine style.

What it pairs with

  • Roast game
    Savoury, mineral character matches game's earthy depth.
  • Hard sheep cheese
    Dark cherry fruit balances a salty sheep's-milk cheese.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Anita & Hans Nittnaus · visiting guide
Grapes
Blaufränkisch
Classification
Leithaberg DAC
Oak
Large old oak casks
ABV
13.0%
Price
€16-22 at the winery
Drinking window
4-10 from vintage
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
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Frequently asked about Nittnaus Blaufränkisch Leithaberg

What does Nittnaus Blaufränkisch Leithaberg taste like?

Nittnaus's Leithaberg DAC Blaufränkisch, grown on the limestone-and-schist soils that define the appellation's mineral, savoury red-wine style.

When should I drink Nittnaus Blaufränkisch Leithaberg?

Drink within 4-10 from vintage. Serve at cellar temperature and decant briefly if young.

What food pairs with Nittnaus Blaufränkisch Leithaberg?

Roast game, Hard sheep cheese. Savoury, mineral character matches game's earthy depth.

What grapes are in Nittnaus Blaufränkisch Leithaberg?

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

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