2023 Moric, Blaufrankisch, Burgenland

Roland Velich’s Moric project remains the definitive benchmark for Blaufränkisch, centering on a Burgundian ethos that prioritizes transparency and structural elegance over high-extraction winemaking. Utilizing organic and biodynamic practices, Velich employs spontaneous fermentation in open-top wooden vats and aging in neutral foudres to preserve the variety’s foundational nerve. This cuvée draws fruit from 10- to 50-year-old vines rooted in the limestone, schist, and loam soils of Neckenmarkt and Lutzmannsburg. The 2023 growing season facilitated full physiological ripeness and mature, fine-grained tannins while maintaining the high-toned acidity that provides the wine’s architectural tension. The resulting profile is defined by mid-palate density and a persistent, savory mineral line that underscores the vintage's structural clarity.