Weingut Nittnaus Kalk & Schiefer Blaufrankisch

Dark ruby ​​garnet, opaque core, violet reflections. The bouquet shows a delicate edge, black wild berries, some cassis, delicate liquorice, a hint of chocolate, mineral touch. A savoury and lively palate, ripe cherry fruit, balanced tannins, mineral and fresh. The finish brings saline and gives great length.

the Nittnaus family has been growing wine in Gols for 300 years. In 1927, Johann Nittnaus (1888 to 1960) erected the current building. Wines were already being bottled in the 1930s. The company successor was Johann Nittnaus (* 1924).
His son Hans (“John”) Nittnaus (* 1955) had attended the higher federal college and federal office for viticulture and fruit growing in Klosterneuburg from 1969 to 1974. After graduating from high school, he took over sole responsibility for the cellar in 1975. At the same time, from 1982 he studied composition at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. From 1984 he was unable to continue his studies due to operational indispensability. Since 1985 the winery has been managed by Hans (“John”) Nittnaus and his wife Anita. Biodynamic farming, with concentration on organic practices and indigenous grapes, is a key belief of the winery...