Gesellmann hochberc Magnum 2022 Bio, 1,50 L

One of the best Blaufränkisch in the country, awarded 98+ points by A la Carte and 97 points by Falstaff.

A red wine that needs little introduction in Austria. Hochberc is now an icon, known for its consistent top quality and enormous ageing potential. A true Blaufränkisch benchmark, no more and no less. And no, it is not a spelling mistake. The Hochberg vineyard in Deutschkreutz was once spelled with a “c” at the end, and Albert Gesellmann has adopted this to create a distinctive identity.

Still young in its new 2022 vintage. After 40 days on the skins, the Blaufränkisch matured for around 30 months in 500-litre oak barrels. It is certainly still youthful and only at the beginning of its long journey, with enormous potential ahead. Even so, it is already perfectly balanced between fruit sweetness and acidity, showing an incredible sense of tension on the palate. Delicately salty, with subtle chocolaty notes and a never-ending, long finish.

Albert Gesellmann knows how to handle Blaufränkisch in wooden barrels like very few others in Austria, giving this wine exactly the right touch. Simply world-class.