Hillinger Leithaberg Blaufrankisch 2020

Alcohol:  13%

Grape(s): Blaufrankisch

Localization: Leithaberg, Burgenland, Austria

Tasting notes: A medium ruby color with a short purple rim. The nose shows the ripe fruit of blackberry and ripe strawberries. Underlined by spicy aromas of white pepper and Mediterranean herbs, moss, and cloves. A taut structure supported by a few roasted aromas leads to a long balanced and animating finish. This wine shows the sense of place from the Leithaberg.

94 points Wine Enthusiast: The exquisite freshness of tart, red cherry mingles with the perfume of cinnamon-sprinkled blueberries. The palate then presents wonderfully ripe but tart fruits of the forest, again with that lovely cinnamon inflection. The body is sinuous, slender but firm. The finish is gloriously spicy. A very elegant wine. 

The Domain: Already during his childhood, he showed a deep interest in viticulture and vinification. During his professional wine education and several practicals abroad he expanded his knowledge and learned the secrets about making

great wine showing the sense of place. At an age of 19, Leo Hillinger went to California and learned the basics about organic treatment in the vineyards and cellar. This builds the fundament for today’s success is 100% organic on more than 90

ha of vineyards.