Claus Preisinger Blaufränkisch 2013, Burgenland, Austria

13%
€22

Available from: 64wine, Glasthule; Clontarf Wines.

Essence of Blaufränkisch – lovely vivid blueberry and damson fruits with no tannins and a very appetising freshness.

This would go nicely with most chicken or pork dishes.

Claus Preisinger is an interesting guy and an inquisitive winemaker, trying out all sorts of natural and amphorae wines. Some are remarkably good. He also makes an excellent range of ‘normal’ wines. I have usually been more impressed with his white wines, but earlier this year I tried several tasty reds, including one of the finest Zweigelts I have tasted. Today though, his Blaufränkisch.