BurgenlandPinot Noir Hochreit 2019

Falstaff (94 points): Strong crimson garnet, violet reflections, broader ocher edge brightening. Delicate woody spice, red wild berries, nuances of cherries and raspberries, inviting, multi-faceted bouquet. Complex, juicy, red wild berry fruit, well-integrated tannins, mineral-salty finish, shows length, cherries in the aftertaste, good aging potential.

Vinaria: (16.2 points) Smoky-spicy, slightly smoked, deep velvety, smoked, petroleum, kerosene, huge fullness, peppery, crispbread, rather slender fruit, quite ripe, tart fruit, somewhat strict, tart, very slightly consuming expression, mallow and rose hips.

fermentation traditionally in open fermenter punchdowns 5-6 times/day by hand. 1 year in used barriques