{"product_id":"esterhazy-blaufrankisch-leithaberg-dac-grosshoflein-2023","title":"Esterhazy Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC 'Grosshöflein' 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA benchmark example of Austrian Blaufränkisch from the Leithaberg appellation within Burgenland, on the western side of Lake Neusiedl. The Esterházy family is one of Austria's historic noble families, and their winery has become a leading advocate for organic viticulture and the distinctive limestone-driven wines of Leithaberg.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.falstaff.com\/en\/wines\/weingut-esterhazy-2022-blaufraenkisch-leithaberg-dac\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e100% Blaufränkisch, Austria's flagship red grape (and one deserving of far greater aplomb on the global stage), from vineyards planted on soils characterized by Leitha limestone mixed with clay-rich black earth, but it's the calcareous (limestone) soils that are responsible for the wine's mineral character.\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes: Medium-bodied, with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, cracked pepper, and dried herbs. Bright acidity and fine tannins carry through to a distinctly mineral finish. If you enjoy Loire Cabernet Franc, cooler-climate Syrah, or Cru Beaujolais, this Austrian Blaufränkisch offers a similarly fresh, food-friendly profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast pork, grilled sausages, duck breast, mushroom dishes, hearty pasta preparations, and aged alpine cheeses. Esterházy specifically recommends it with roasted meats, savory pasta dishes, and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Esterházy estate is one of Austria's most historically significant wineries, combining centuries of aristocratic heritage with a decidedly modern winemaking philosophy. The winery takes its name from the powerful House of Esterházy, one of Central Europe's great noble families.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.falstaff.com\/en\/wines\/weingut-esterhazy-2022-blaufraenkisch-leithaberg-dac\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile much of Burgenland is known for richer, warmer-climate reds, Leithaberg enjoys more moderate temperatures and their unique soils impart a distinctly mineral character to the wines. Esterhzy has become a leading ambassador for this region, producing wines that emphasize freshness and site expression rather than power. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/esterhazywein.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2023-BF_DE.pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate farms organically and emphasizes soil health, cover crops between vineyard rows, compost use, and the avoidance of irrigation in the vineyards. These practices are intended to encourage deep root systems and to amplify the expression of the limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Esterházy family were major patrons of the composer \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph Haydn\u003c\/strong\u003e, who served the family for decades.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grape Expectations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49924729995502,"sku":"52723983","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/farmstead.biz\/products\/esterhazy-blaufrankisch-leithaberg-dac-grosshoflein-2023","provider":"Farmstead Cheeses \u0026 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}