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3 TOP RATINGS
VINARIA WINE GUIDE 2025/26

for Perwolff, Merlot, and Alter Weingarten and 4 stars for the Welschriesling Ried Ratschen

from the tasting notes:

2023 Welschriesling Ried Ratschen + Bouquet of white blossoms, initially with light fruit notes, a blend of meadow herbs and light exotic notes, stone fruit, roasted almonds, vital, slightly tart, gradually opening up with compact fruitiness, quince, stone fruit, plenty of citrus, well-balanced tannins, savory components, distinctive style, complex, delicate fruit melt on the finish, excellent interpretation of the site, great future.


Perwolff 2023
97 Falstaff points

The Blaufränkisch Perwolff 2023 was rated 96–98 Falstaff points by Peter Moser.

From the tasting notes:
Deep dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, slight lightening at the rim. Fine blackberry notes, subtle oak spice, inviting bouquet of black cherries, a hint of orange zest, delicate cardamom, multi-layered bouquet. Juicy, good complexity, black cherry fruit, fine tannin structure, slightly nutty, mineral, chocolaty finish, assured aging potential.

THE FALSTAFF WINNERS 2025

We are delighted about the award “Excellent Austrian red wine culture” for the winery.

99 points for Blaufränkisch Perwolff 2022.

from the tasting note: NK, 13.5%. Bright dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, delicate edge brightening. Intense black wild berry fruit, tobacco herbal spice, nuances of blackberries, dark heart cherries, underlined with candied orange zest. Juicy, elegant, fine extract sweetness, ripe cherries again, round, velvety tannins, mineral finish, a hint of nougat in the aftertaste, shows very good length and freshness, safe ripening potential.

and 95 points for Merlot 2022.

from the tasting note: NK, 14%. Dark ruby garnet, opaque core, delicately brightened edges. Spicy, hints of precious wood and vanilla, delicate light nougat, ripe heart cherries, inviting. Substantial, complex, sweet extract, silky texture, red berry nuances, lively structure, balanced, supporting tannins, delicately spicy finish, lingers for a long time, very good further aging potential.

VINARIA WEIN GUIDE 2024/25
3 TOP RATINGS

5 stars and TOP rating for: Blaufränkisch Perwolff 2022, Merlot 2022 and Alter Weingarten 2022
Mentioned as a TIP: Blaufränkisch Ried Weinberg 2019

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Great ratings for our top wines in the Falstaff wine guide 2024/25

We are pleased about the good rating in the current Falstaff Guide:
97 points: Blaufränkisch Perwolff 2022
95 points ex aequo: Blaufränkisch Ried Weinberg 2019 and Merlot 2022
94 points: Old Weingarten 2022
93: Blaufränkisch Late Filling 2020

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Austria’s Best Young Winemakers  2024
Falstaff Vote:

Clemens Krutzler (21) won the title of best, young winemaker 2024 in Burgenland.
Andreas Kroiss (29) from Weingut Kroiss was second and the bronze medal went to Alexander Artner (22) from Weingut Artner.

The Falstaff Community selected Austria’s top, young winemakers following a two-week vote. More than 14,000 votes were cast.
Two young women and one young man were the winners in Austria’s winemaking regions and were awarded the title of the best, young winemaker of the year (under 30).”

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99 POINTS IN A LA CARTE WEINGUIDE 2024

99 points for Blaufränkisch Perwolff 2021
and 96 points for Merlot 2021