Blaufränkisch Wine Tasting in Central Burgenland with Sommelier

Taste the blood of the region: Blaufränkisch wines, winery cellars, and stories from the winemaker

A Blaufränkisch wine tasting in Central Burgenland where you taste a selection of the region's signature red wine under sommelier guidance, tour the winery's barrique cellar, and exchange directly with the winemaker. The experience runs three hours and includes tasting training on soils, climate and grape varieties, plus tastings of young wines and the current range. Minimum age is 16. Guides speak English or German.

The experience

The tasting takes place inside an atmospheric top winery in the Mittelburgenland, where you'll start by learning how to sense wine (the fragrance, the structure, the finish) before moving through a curated selection of Blaufränkisch wines. A sommelier walks you through the subtle nuances of each pour and explains the winemaking traditions that shaped this grape variety, known locally as the blood of the region. The session is built around understanding, not just drinking: you'll learn about the soils and climate that give Blaufränkisch its character, and taste young wines alongside the current range so you can follow how the wine develops.

The winery tour takes you into the barrique cellar, where you'll see the wooden barrels aging the wine and taste directly from them. This is where you meet the winemaker, who shares the decisions behind each vintage and answers questions about the craft. The whole experience runs three hours and ends with a deeper appreciation for why this particular wine matters to the region, and what to look for the next time you encounter it.

What’s included

• Tasting training on how to sense wine.
• guided exploration of soils, climate and grape varieties.
• tasting of young wines and barrel samples.
• tour of the barrique cellar.
• tasting of the current range of Blaufränkisch wines.
• exchange with the winemaker.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by WineBiz Network

Is this one for you?This is a shared tasting led by a sommelier, so you're learning alongside other wine drinkers rather than in a private session. It suits anyone curious about how wine is made and what to taste for, whether you're new to wine or already familiar with it: the sommelier adjusts to the group's level.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

What exactly is Blaufränkisch and why is it called the blood of the region?

Blaufränkisch is the signature red wine grape of Mittelburgenland, Central Burgenland's wine region. It's known for its distinctive character shaped by the region's soils and climate, and the sommelier will explain its history and what makes it unique to this area during the tasting.

Do I taste the wine myself or watch a demonstration?

You taste the wines yourself. The sommelier guides you through tasting training on how to sense the aromas and flavors, then you taste a selection of young wines and the current range, including direct tastings from the barrels in the cellar.

Will I meet the winemaker?

Yes, you'll exchange directly with the winemaker during the cellar tour. They share the decisions behind each vintage and answer your questions about the winemaking process.

How long does the experience take?

The tasting and winery tour run three hours total, including the cellar visit and time with the winemaker.