# KalkundKiesel Rot (2021)

- **Producer:** Claus Preisinger
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Blaufränkisch, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgenland, Austria
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €25
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, raspberry, fennel, black pepper, red plum, red cherry, black plum, chocolate, smoke, forest floor, wet leaves, mushroom, earth

## About this wine

The KalkundKiesel Rot 2021 is a dry red wine from Burgenland, Austria, produced by Claus Preisinger. This wine is a blend of 50% Blaufränkisch and 50% Pinot Noir, sourced from vineyards with calcareous sandstone, slate, gravel, and limestone soils. Claus Preisinger is known for his biodynamic and natural winemaking practices, adhering to 'Respekt Biodyn' standards. He is recognized for his minimalist approach and a philosophy centered on expressing the purity of the grape and soil.

## Interesting facts

- Claus Preisinger won 'Austrian Wine of the Year' at 24.
- The wine is 50% Blaufränkisch and 50% Pinot Noir.
- It's bottled unfiltered and without added sulfur dioxide.
- The producer is a member of the 'Respekt Biodyn' group.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced tannins make it versatile. Its fruit-forward character and earthy undertones complement the richness of meats like duck, lamb, and pork. The acidity helps cut through fattier dishes, while the subtle spice notes can harmonize with herbs and earthy ingredients.

## Wine making process

The KalkundKiesel Rot 2021 is produced using biodynamic farming practices. Grapes are hand-harvested and meticulously sorted. In the cellar, spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts is employed. For this wine, 80% of the grapes undergo carbonic maceration, while the remaining 20% are destemmed. The wine is then aged for eight months in large, used wooden barrels (1000-liter capacity) before being bottled unfiltered and without the addition of sulfur dioxide.