Grape: BlaufrankischVintage: 2020Type: Red This low-intervention red wine is crafted from ancient Blaufränkisch bush vines, some over a century old, in Lutzmannsburg. Roland Velich manages these heritage plots on complex loam and limestone terraces to capture old-vine concentration and depth. The hand-picked grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with native wild yeasts in traditional open-top wooden fermenters, skipping modern additions. The wine completes its natural maturation over several months inside seasoned large oak casks before an unfiltered bottling. It displays a deep ruby hue, releasing a complex nose of dark plums, wild blackberries, black tea, and crushed stones. On the palate, the medium-bodied framework balances a concentrated fruit core with a firm line of fine-grained tannins. Savory underscores of forest floor, warm spices, and a light earthiness add depth across the fluid mouthfeel. A clean wave of natural acidity runs through the center, keeping the profile beautifully fresh. It concludes with an bone-dry finish.
