The wine region of Mittelburgenland is located in the region of Burgenland of Weinland of Austria. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gesellmann or the Domaine Gesellmann produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Mittelburgenland are Zweigelt, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Mittelburgenland often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cream or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of cigar, floral or dried fruit.
In the mouth of Mittelburgenland is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 56 estates and châteaux in the of Mittelburgenland, producing 307 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Mittelburgenland go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese.
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