Funkstille Funkstille Blaufränkisch
A fresh, fruit-driven Red wine bursting with abundant blackberries and a hint of spice
Funkstille Blaufränkisch Burgenland, Austria. This vibrant Red (still) wine is a dry, classic expression of the Blaufränkisch grape, crafted by a 16th generation producer. Grapes are cold-soaked and fermented with pump-overs, then aged for six months in old wooden barrels and some older barriques. It offers a fresh, fruit-driven profile with abundant blackberries and spice, showcasing perfect balance and length. Vegan and vegetarian friendly, it pairs wonderfully with hearty stews featuring pork, beef, or lamb. A characterful range from a producer dedicated to quality.
75.0CL , 12.5% ABV , Vintage: 2024
Vinification
Grapes are vinified at the estate's energy-neutral winery, and cold-soaked for 5 days after which fermentation starts slowly. Twice-daily pump-overs are carried out for the first 10 days and then the wine is left on the skins for a further 5 days with just one pump-over per day. The finished wine then goes into old wooden 5,000-8,000 litre barrels, with 10% going into 2-3-year-old barriques. The components are blended before bottling.
Flavour profile
This fresh and fruit-driven Blaufränkisch offers abundant notes of ripe blackberries and a hint of spice, showcasing perfect balance and a satisfying length on the palate.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 14-16°C. Decanting for 30 minutes will enhance its fruit and spice.