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2024 Weingut Markus Altenburger Paradiesgarten, Burgenland, Austria
$120.00
From Markus: “We let nature take control of this plot on a historical vineyard site and are rewarded with an unseen level of biodiversity and balance.”
Grape: Blaufränkisch
Vineyard: 50-year-old vines in a plot called “Paradiesgarten,” for which this cuvée is named. Located in the Cru of Jungenberg, an 800-year-old vineyard site. Markus farms the plot entirely without tractors or machinery, letting indigenous wild cover-crops grow amongst the vines.
Making of (2024): Grapes are hand-harvested and left to macerate for 3 weeks, all as whole clusters, in Amphora and small ceramic Clayver. After pressing, the wine ages another 12 months in the same vessels before bottling in October.
-From the importer
** Very limited
Specs
- Country Austria
- Region Burgenland
- Appellation Leithaberg
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Markus Altenburger
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Blaufränkisch
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Root Veggies, Braised Things, Gamey Meats, Steak!
- Characteristics Black or Blue Fruit, Flexes w/ Food, Dressed to Impress
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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