Höpler Blaufränkisch Qualitatswein Burgenland, 2017

While Austria produces a majority of white wines, the Leithaberg region in Burgenland, where Höpler is based, is suitable for growing a wider range of grapes. The region is located next to the shallow Neusiedl Lake, and benefits from having one of the highest number of sunshine hours in Europe. This, combined with the tempering effect of the lake, makes the area famous for its Blaufränkisch wines. Höpler 2017 Blaufränkisch has smoky, graphite and mineral aromas over a blackcurrant background, while being soft and smooth with a fine texture. Still youthful, it has a juicy acidity and will continue to develop.