Gesellmann Blaufraenkisch Creitzer Reserve Mittelburgenland DAC 2021 14% Vol. 0,75l

The Gesellmann estate, documented since 1719, is a pioneer in Burgenland viticulture. Under the management of Engelbert Gesellmann, international grape varieties were introduced in the 1980s and matured in French barriques, resulting in iconic wines such as Opus Eximium and Bela Rex. With 50 hectares, the winery is geared towards supplying discerning wine lovers worldwide, focusing on organic quality and manual work in harmony with nature. Only the best grape material is processed, including grapes from ninety-year-old vines, which contribute to the flavor structure of the wines. Vinification is carried out using state-of-the-art cellar technology, with knowledge passed down through generations playing an important role.

Gesellmann Blaufraenkisch Creitzer Reserve is made exclusively from Blaufraenkisch grapes that thrive on calcareous clay soil. The grapes were carefully harvested by hand at the beginning of October to ensure the highest quality. The traditional mash fermentation, which takes place as a spontaneous fermentation without added yeasts, took place in steel tanks. During this time, the mash cap was submerged two to four times a day in order to achieve optimum extraction of aromas and color. The malolactic fermentation, which gives the wine additional softness and stability, then took place in oak barrels. After this process, the wine matured for 20 months in used small oak barrels. With a storage potential until 2033, the wine is sealed with a screw cap.