Moric: a unique vision of Austria's flagship red grape variety: Blaufränkisch
The Moric wine estate, founded in 2001 by Roland Velich, is a must for lovers of exceptional Austrian wines. Located in the Burgenland region, this wine estate covers 12.8 hectares and produces less than 50,000 bottles a year, guaranteeing impeccable quality.
Roland Velich, along with his brother, was first recognized for his Burgundian-style white wines. However, his passion for the Blaufränkisch grape led him to create Domaine Moric. Contrary to the regional trend towards powerful wines, Roland distinguishes himself by making wines of extreme elegance and finesse. He has explored and acquired old vineyards near Lutzmannsburg and Neckenmarkt to realize his unique vision.
Roland Velich produces two emblematic red wines from the Blaufränkisch grape variety
- Moric Blaufränkisch: Structured and delicate, this wine comes from vines located on schist and limestone soils in the foothills of Mount Otenburger.
- Blaufränkisch Lutzmannsburg: Made from grapes grown on loess, limestone and silt soils, this wine offers generous, full-bodied flavors.
In addition to these reds, the wine estate produces a white wine from Grüner Veltliner grapes grown on the chalky hillsides of Sankt Georgen. This wine stands out for its perfect balance of fullness, spice and minerality. For us, it's the greatest wine ever made from this grape variety. It's not a varietal wine, but a great terroir wine.
All Moric wine estates are made using traditional methods, using indigenous yeasts and ageing in large containers with very little new wood. This approach preserves the pure expression of terroir and grape varieties.
Roland Velich is known for his frankness and uncompromising vision. He criticizes overly concentrated and artificially modified Blaufränkisch styles, preferring fresh, fragrant and delicate wines reminiscent of Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo or Syrah from the Northern Rhône. His quest for excellence and respect for the grape variety has earned him worldwide recognition, despite differences of opinion with some local producers.
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