Markus Altenburger
Markus Altenburger
AboutMarkus Altenburger
Markus Altenburger works in Jois, where the Leithaberg slopes meet Lake Neusiedl and limestone alternates with schist. He began his own wine project in 2006. Blaufränkisch is the main focus, alongside white wines from Neuburger, Chardonnay and other varieties.
The vineyards are farmed organically and worked by hand. Spontaneous fermentation features across the range, with concrete and large, neutral wooden vessels chosen according to the parcel.
Markus Altenburger 2017 Rot Blaufränkisch
Austrian Red
$41.99
Blaufränkisch comes from a blend of hillside sites with limestone and slate soils. Fermentation proceeds with little intervention, and maturation takes place in large wood. The wine is unfiltered, certified organic and carries 12.5 percent alcohol. Its profile emphasizes freshness, juiciness and drinkability. The release is classified as Leithaberg DAC and represents the Jois expression of this grape.
Markus Altenburger 2020 Blaufränkisch Vom Kalk
Austrian Red
$56.99
Ruby-garnet colour with violet reflections accompanies hibiscus, red berries and fresh cherries. Candied violet and lemon are present, with fine tannin and a saline finish. Blaufränkisch grows on clay and limestone. The wine ferments spontaneously, matures for almost a year in large neutral wooden casks, and is bottled without technical or chemical aids. It contains twelve percent alcohol.
Markus Altenburger 2019 Neuburger betont.
Austrian White
$54.99
Yellow apple, pear and citrus meet white flowers, gentle spice and a savoury mineral note. Fermentation and élevage in concrete egg build texture without heaviness, while the limestone-and-schist setting keeps the finish fresh and precise. Serve with roast chicken, firm fish, creamy vegetables or washed-rind cheese.