Ried Spitzerberg Liebkind Carnuntum

Thanks to the constantly breaking surf of the primeval sea that once covered the area, a thick layer of limestone was deposited on the hillside, which eroded over time to the size of grains of sand.

Rainfall on the Spitzerberg amounts to only about 400mm per year, and the summer temperatures often reach 35–40°C. The sandy limestone soil can only store precious little water. This leads to very low yields at harvest, a maximum of 3000kg of grapes per hectare.

Blaufränkisch is the traditional grape variety on the Spitzerberg. This vine has no problems with the extremely hot summer, when no precipitation is expected. In any case, the Blaufränkisch postpones physiologic maturity until autumn – and not until late September does it gradually develop its charming notes of red berries, violets and slightly spicy aromaticity. Arid conditions here on the Spitzerberg also cause the grapes to produce only moderate levels of sugar (and thus moderate alcohol in the wine). Furthermore, the Blaufränkisch always retains its typical acidity, which guarantees gradual development & long life.

Blaufränkisch grapes from the oldest vineyards are selected for the estate’s top wine: a parcel in Ried Spitzer planted in 1955, a parcel in Ried Roterd (planted in 1985) and a parcel in Panhölzern (1985). Each year, these old vines produce the most elegant & refined wines, with fresh acidity, precise aromas and great potential for aging.

The result is a beautiful complex and dense wine which is at the same time refreshing, cheerful and light-footed. An ideal expression of limestone terroir