{"product_id":"kolfok-neckenmarkt-blaufrankisch-burgenland-austria-2021","title":"Kolfok \"Neckenmarkt\" Blaufrankisch, Burgenland, Austria 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFROM WINEMONGER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Neckenmarkt bottling comes from 3 vineyard sites with vines grown in limestone, slate and granite on the steep, southeast-facing slopes of Neckenmarkt. This mix of soils imparts a striking mineral backbone. Deep ruby in the glass, it opens with aromas of red forest berries, currant, and wild herbs, accented by hints of nougat and licorice. The palate is vibrant and precise, with juicy red cherry, fine-grained tannins, and brisk acidity carrying through to a long, elegant finish. Farmed organically. It undergoes partial whole cluster fermentation (15%) and is and crafted with minimal intervention—unfined, unfiltered. It is traditionally aged for 18 months in large 1200L Austrian oak cask creating a pure, site-driven Blaufränkisch that captures both the rugged beauty and refined character of Neckenmarkt’s historic vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe word Kolfok has its origins in a regional dialect and describes a person, critical to common thoughts — an unconventional thinker. Winemaker and Kolfok in chief Stefan Wellanschitz was born into winemaking at the family's estate in Neckenmarkt, a winery that dates back to the early 19th century, to a time when this part of Burgenland was still Hungarian and not Austrian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile still also working at the family's estate, Stefan decided to launch his own wines back in 2013, wines that are a clear deviation from the family's more traditional style, towards natural winemaking and a purist low-tech approach that would highlight soils and micro-climate, aka terroir. Some parts of the vineyards are directly at the border of Hungary, especially the town Neckenmarkt shows a unique combination of alpine soils and Pannonian climate. In the middle of the Oedenburger Valley, Neckenmarkt is located at a relatively high altitude, the vineyards are up to 500 meters above sea level with a smorgasbord of soils coming into play. In the higher parts soils range from schist, gneiss to limestone, and in the lower vineyards from ferrous loam to volcanic clay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kolfok","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50807796138240,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/patronsaintwine.com\/products\/kolfok-neckenmarkt-blaufrankisch-burgenland-austria-2021","provider":"Patron Saint","version":"1.0","type":"link"}