Nittnaus Blaufränkisch Reserve Ried Altenberg

Austrian Wein Burgenland Seminar in Miami. 90+pts. Sanguine. Some slight prickle upon pouring. Great texture. Grown on limestone. Sees wood.

Tried it twice the last days (sealed with Coravin), both times really enjoyable to drink, typical Blaufraenkisch character, nice, ripe blackberry and plum with hints of cherry, well integrated tannins and medium+ acidity. Tasted great as a solist, but would also match perfect with lamb or beef. Already great to drink, but definitely potential for aging some more years.

Saw this new Winery Direct import at Total Wine, vaguely remembered Nittnaus was a highly regarded producer in Burgenland, so I grabbed one. Alas, the famous winery is Anita & Hans Nittnaus, not this one. Turns out the village of Gols has at least 4 different Nittnaus wineries. This gets 1 year in barriques. Indeed it smells mostly of oak. On the palate, tight as a drum. Intensely acidic, like Barbera level, and the (presumably oak derived) tannins make for …