Josef Igler
Josef Igler produces wines from Mittelburgenland, the heart of Burgenland's red wine country in eastern Austria. The winery focuses on Blaufränkisch, the region's signature dark-skinned variety, known for its mineral spine, dark cherry fruit, and peppery structure. Joe No. 1, a pure Blaufränkisch expression, anchors the portfolio and has earned recognition from Falstaff. Maximus blends Blaufränkisch with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, adding textural depth to the house style. Exclusiv rounds out the range as a single-varietal Blaufränkisch. Mittelburgenland's continental climate and volcanic soils shape wines of clarity and precision—neither overripe nor austere. The winery's lineup reflects the region's capacity for age-worthy reds built on acidity and tannin structure rather than oak or extraction.
Critics
Falstaff