Blaufränkisch Creitzer Reserve DAC Burgenland 0.75L

A Blaufränkisch that shows Central Burgenland in its powerful, spicy side: profound, dry, with the typical acidity structure that makes this grape variety so unmistakable in its home.

The Gesellmann winery is one of the defining addresses in Burgenland. The family cultivates their sites according to biodynamic principles (AT-BIO-402) and focuses on varietal expression instead of international appeal. The Creitzer Reserve bears the DAC seal of Burgenland — a quality promise that exclusively includes wines from approved sites and grape varieties.

In the glass, the Blaufränkisch shows dark berry fruit — blackberry, black cherry — underpinned by pepper spice and a mineral undertone, as is typical for the iron-rich soils of Central Burgenland. The body is dense, the tannins firm but not rough, the finish long and spicy.

Best served at 16–18 °C. Pairs with braised beef, game ragout, or a hearty goulash. Anyone opening the wine for a meal should feel free to decant it an hour beforehand — that gives it room to unfold.