Jalits 2018 Blaufrankisch Eisenberg

The Wine

Blaufrankisch from Austria is one of the rare silver linings of climate change, at least, in the near term. In the era of cooler climates just a short 30 years ago, these wines were a bit thin, acidic, and sometimes off-putting. No more.

Look for aromas and flavors of dark blueberry jam, orange peel, and hints of tobacco trailed by hints of wet stone. 

Evolving nicely, this wine makes a pleasant dinner companion today, and will continue to evolve nicely for another decade. 13.5% ABV

95 pts, Wine Enthusiast

The Winery

Eisenberg / South Burgenland is probably the most unspoiled wine landscape of Burgenland, with some 1,230 acres of vineyards stretching from the town of Rechnitz in the North, to Güssing in the South. Authentic red wines are produced here, predominantly from Blaufränkisch that display subtle mineral spicy notes.

Jalits winery is a traditional family business. Since five generations, the family has been devoted to wine production. But Mathias Jalits brought the wine-growing business to a professional track and has been responsible for the operation since 2001. He is supported by his family, especially his parents Anna and Alfred Jalits. "We greatly benefit from the ideal circumstances for pressing incomparable wines which are typical for the region", says the winegrower.

Mathias Jalits has found his own style: his wines are powerful, marked by the Eisenberg's minerality. "We focus on enhancing the traditional and we avoid making daring experiments. However, this doesn't mean that we completely reject new ideas and innovations. The traditional can always change for the better but one should never lose sight of the region's strengths", says Mathias Jalits.

Vineyard: 32 acres.