The Friedrich winery works exclusively with the Blauer Wildbacher grape, from which it produces a range of different varieties: from immediately pressed to Schilcher "Klassik", Stainzer Schilcher as a local wine, various Riedenschilcher and Blauer Wildbacher as a red wine, through to sweet wines (Spätlese), Schilcher frizzante and Schilcher flint wine. Also in the range: "PIUS", a Schilcher with a very dry and acidic style reminiscent of the early days of Schilcher. Regional wines, local wines and vineyard wines are given the designation of provenance "Weststeiermark DAC". They are particularly proud of the Schilcher Ried Pirkhofberg Barrique Reserve: highly ripe grapes, fermentation and 12 months of ageing in French oak barrels, malolactic fermentation, rosé style with a finesse-rich finish, a Schilcher for those who like to experiment.
Also in the range: Rosé Fatale, an orange wine made from the Blauer Wildbacher grape, which is vinified without filtration and without sulphites. The label, designed by the artist Arthena Maxx, symbolises the Blauer Wildbacher grape in its feminine strength.
Schilcherweingut Friedrich is located at an altitude of 570 meters above sea level and offers a breathtaking view over the Styrian wine country. In the lovingly furnished sales and tasting room, visitors can find out all the details about this West Styrian specialty. By specialising in this unique grape variety, storage specifications, harvest dates and production processes can be optimised and brought to the point. During an informative tour of the winery, visitors can also take a look behind the scenes of Schilcher production and learn the secrets of the different vinification variations.
Numerous successes such as six Schilcher regional victories, no fewer than thirteen different Schilcher wines in the "SALON Austria Wine" in recent years and awards at various specialist tastings are testament to the Schilcher expertise of this winery. The 2024 vintage also seamlessly continues the outstanding quality of recent years.
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