Pinot Freyheit 2023

Wine Description for Pinot Freyheit 2023 by Heinrich

Colour & Appearance

Translucent, pale ruby red – a classic Pinot profile that promises elegance and finesse.

Nose

Enchantingly complex: pale berries and sweet cherries meet a fascinating bouquet of wild herbs – mint, box, green pepper and ivy. These are joined by earthy notes of forest floor and a seductive spice spectrum of allspice, juniper, cinnamon and a hint of frankincense. The aroma seems to float from the glass – ethereal, mystical, meditative.

Palate

Refreshingly vibrant with vibrant acidity that harmonises perfectly with delicate fruit sweetness. The tannins are refined and elegant, never intrusive. At a moderate 12.5% alcohol, a dancing, almost weightless character unfolds – this Pinot seduces through lightness and drinkability, not through power.

Finish

Medium length, with lingering spice notes and a refreshing herbal bite that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

From Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland, where mica schist and limestone lend the wine its mineral tension. Biodynamically farmed – you can taste the vitality of the terroir.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Hand-harvested Pinot Noir (early September), 70% as whole bunches spontaneously fermented and aged for over a year in amphorae. This ancient maturation method gives the wine its characteristic texture and freshness without masking the fruit.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Grilled salmon, roasted duck with orange sauce, mushroom risotto, Coq au Vin, aged Comté or Gruyère. Also a meditation wine on its own.

Special Features

A Pinot that lives up to its name: „Freyheit“ as a programme. Unconventional, purist, free from oenological constraints. Heinrich proves once again that great Pinots don’t necessarily have to come from Burgundy – Burgenland can do it too.