Claus Preisinger - Fruit Loops Red 2022 750ml (12% ABV)

"Fruit Loops" is a new series from Claus (one of our true faves!) named for the wide array of aromas found in these unique bottlings.

Grapes sourced from several vineyards with gravel & limestone soil in the Leitha mountains. 25+ year old vines.

elegant and complex effort from Claus - cassis, bright cherry, wild raspberry, smoke, subtle spice, minerality, low tannins, brisk acidity.

freshly picked wild blueberries after summer rain. Plenty of fruit on the nose with well-integrated tannins that give it great structure and a more serious note. Made with Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Franc and Syrah and aged partially in amphora, it’s a great match for game or roasted beetroot. 

like its white sibling, is a little wild and fruity. Expect blackcurrant, raspberry, and cherry flavours, as well as a hint of spice.

Claus Preisinger

A surfer at heart, Claus has been making wine on the north shore of Lake Neusiedl in the Burgenland town of Gols since 2002. He converted the vineyards and winery to biodynamic production in 2006, and is Respekt Biodyn certified. Claus vinifies mostly domestic grape varieties such as Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, Grüner Veltliner and St. Laurent,  supplemented by Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc from both the west and east sides of Lake Neusiedl. Biodynamic faming, fermentation with indigenous yeast, no fining, no filtration and super low (often zero) amount of sulphur added, that’s his minimalistic approach which is also perceived in his famous simple etiquettes: his signature on a white background. Those white labels represent the elegant, vibrant, lively wines. Claus ages many of his wines in amphora rather than wooden barrels, which he views as a conscious step back, a reduction to the essential - the grape and the soil. Reduction, minimalism, and a free spirit are the guiding themes of Claus Preisinger.

region: Neusiedlersee, Burgenland, Austria

varietal: Cabernet Franc (25%), Blaufrankisch (50%), Syrah (25%)

style: medium bodied red blend

farming/cellar: certified organic and biodynamic, ambient yeast, carbonic & semi carbonic maceration, partially matured 8 months in amphora, NO added so2, unfined and unfiltered

pairing: red potato goulash, charcuterie,