This week we are talking about the Burgenland wine region in Austria. We have talked about Austria in the past in episode 67 when we explored Grüner Veltliner.

 

In this week's episode we discuss:

• Review of Austria as a wine country
• Burgenland wine scope
• Regions of Burgenland: their climate, DACs and grapes
• Grapes and the wine they make: Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Saint Laurent (we talked about Saint Laurent in depth back in episode 77)

 

Wine Recommendations

Umathum Rosa Rose 2016 - priced around $22. 

• Bright Fuchsia colored wine made from pretty even split of Blaufränkisch, Saint Laurent and Zweigelt grapes
• Nose: candied cherries, pear and minerality
• Dry, medium acidity and light body with flavors of cherries, pear and lemon rind
• So different from any other Rose we ever had - more intense in color and flavor thanks to a longer skin contact but the fruit and mineral flavors keep it fresh. Such a delicious wine.
• I was bummed we only purchased one bottle
• You can purchase this wine here

 

Markus Altenburger Blaufrankisch 2015 - priced around $22.

• Nose: candies cherries and raspberries and black pepper
• It’s dry with medium plus acidity, medium body and soft medium tannins with flavors of cherries, raspberries and a hint of tobacco on the finish
• We love the fruity, intense nose on this wine and thanks to the healthy amount of acidity, this is your next go to food wine
• You can learn more about this wine here 
• You can purchase this wine here