Prieler Ried Marienthal Blaufrankisch 2016 750ml

Name: Prieler Ried Marienthal Blaufrankisch 2016 750ml
Brand: Prieler
SKU: 831106
Price: 127.94 USD
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Rating: 92 (2 reviews)

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SKU 831106

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From the Oggau part of the famous cru that starts (if you will) in Rust, Georg Prieler’s 2016 Blaufränkisch Ried Marienthal offers a deep, ripe and generous, mature and fruity nose that indicates a more oxidative style, especially in context with so many reductive reds. Ripe and elegant on the palate, this is a full-bodied Blaufränkisch with hints of raisin, date and fig flavors on the powerful and complex finish. In context with other 2016s, this is pretty mature but also accessible and a great choice for dark meat. Impressive in its power and finesse. Tasted in the Austrian National Library, Vienna, in September 2019.

Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Appellation: Neusiedlersee

Size: 750ml
Color: Red
Alcohol by Vol: 14.0%

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Winery

Prieler

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Varietal

Blaufrankisch

Blaufränkisch is a red grape variety primarily grown in Central Europe, particularly in Austria and Hungary, where it thrives in cool climate conditions. It produces wines that are deep in color with medium to full body, characterized by flavors of dark fruits such as blackberry and plum, along with notes of spice, pepper, and sometimes a hint of tobacco. Blaufränkisch wines are known for their firm tannins, good acidity, and aging potential, which allow them to develop complexity over time. What makes Blaufränkisch unique is its ability to reflect its terroir, with Austrian versions often showing more minerality and elegance compared to the richer, fruit-forward styles from Hungary. It pairs well with hearty dishes like roasted meats and game, showcasing its versatility and ability to complement robust flavors.

Country

Austria

Archaeological evidence suggests that grapevines have been grown and cultivated in what is today modern Austria for over four thousand years, making it one of the oldest wine producing countries in the world. Over the centuries, relatively little has changed in Austrian wine, with the dominant grape varietals continuing to be Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir and others. Austria is renowned for producing excellent and characterful dry white wines, although in the eastern part of the country, many wineries specialist in sweeter white wines made in a similar style to those of neighboring Hungary. Today, Austria has over fifty thousand hectares under vine, split over four key wine regions. The domestic wine industry remains strong, with Austrians drinking their local produce outside in the summer, and people around the world are beginning to once more rediscover this fascinating and ancient wine culture.

Region

Burgenland

Austria is a fascinating and ancient wine producing country, which once was heralded by the royal families and aristocracy of Europe as one of the finest and most important centers of viticulture in the world. Indeed, the wines of this central European country are home to many of the most surprising and seductive wines available today, and the eastern region of Burgenland is perhaps one of the finest regions Austria has. Whilst most of Austria is renowned for its off-dry and flavorful white wines, Burgenland is home to the country's red wine producers, with vineyards there being full of Pinot Noir, Zwiegelt and Blaufrankisch grapes, resulting in a wide palate of delicious and juicy reds. This is perhaps due to the relatively large amounts of sunshine and heat the region enjoys each year, and the proximity to one of the country's largest lakes, which helps red grapes reach their full potential.

Appellation

Neusiedlersee

Ratings & Reviews

WA 93pts

Wine Advocate

From the Oggau part of the famous cru that starts (if you will) in Rust, Georg Prieler's 2016 Blaufränkisch Ried Marienthal offers a deep, ripe and generous, mature and fruity nose that indicates a more oxidative style, especially in context with so many reductive reds. Ripe and elegant on the palate, this is a full-bodied Blaufränkisch with hints of raisin, date and fig flavors on the powerful and complex finish. In context with other 2016s, this is pretty mature but also accessible and a great choice for dark meat. Impressive in its power and finesse. Tasted in the Austrian National Library, Vienna, in September 2019.

JS 91pts

James Suckling

Smoky and tarry with brambleberries, elderberry essence and cloves. Despite the super ripe impression on the nose and the chewy tannins and flashy fruit, this still manages to be very enjoyable and juicy. Drink in 2021.

Winery Notes

The name of today’s Ried Marienthal can be traced back to 1881 and it is one of the oldest and most famous sites on Lake Neusiedl. The vineyard was evidently on everyone’s lips even earlier. In the year 1476, it was called “Marchteil” and stems from the Old High German term “Mark”, which means “border”. Locals call the approximately 10.3 hectare vineyard “Moaritoal” in our dialect. Marienthal is legendary for its Blaufränkisch and the Prielers have had Blaufränkisch vines in this vineyard for three decades, right there where the limestone base descends gently towards Oggau. Georg’s father had to replant their parcel in this vineyard and because you can’t truly express the potential of such a site with young vines, the family waited until 2011 to produce a single-vineyard Blaufränkisch Marienthal.

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