Oscar Szemes

Falstaff 90/100

Distinction · 1 prestige critic

Oscar Szemes produces Blaufränkisch from Mittelburgenland, Austria's premier region for this dark-skinned variety. The winery's portfolio centers on three expressions of the grape, each calibrated to different levels of oak and concentration. Desiderius Blaufränkisch Cuvée represents the top tier, followed by Imperial Blaufränkisch Reserve and Tradition Blaufränkisch. Blaufränkisch thrives in Mittelburgenland's continental climate, developing the structure and dark-fruit character the region is known for. Falstaff has rated these wines, with Desiderius earning particular recognition among the lineup. The winery's focus on single-variety bottlings reflects a commitment to expressing the potential of Blaufränkisch across different production philosophies.

Address: Pinkafeld, Burgenland, Austria., Key Varieties: Primarily known for Blaufränkisch, particularly from top sites like Ried Bodigraben and Spiegelberg., Winemaking Style: Traditional, using large, old, family-owned oak barrels, with some 500-liter casks for a nuanced style., Restaurant/Event: Anna and Oscar run "Kosthaus 1814," a restaurant in a renovated 1814 farmhouse, offering meals, wine tastings, and events., Key Wines: Blaufränkisch Tradition, Blaufränkisch Ried Bodigraben, and other red wines (Zweigelt)., Background: The family business is part of the prestigious Arachon T. FX. T project and has been involved in winemaking since 1863., Falstaff, +5, Austria
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Critics: Falstaff 90/100

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Desiderius Blaufränkisch Cuvée
FALSTAFF 93
2014, 2011
Imperial Blaufränkisch Reserve
FALSTAFF 92
2014, 2013, 2009
Tradition Blaufränkisch
FALSTAFF 90
2014, 2013, 2009

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