Austria once again impressed with its consistently high quality density, which has been maintained for many years. Particular enthusiasm was sparked by the 2012 Blaufränkisch Ried Dürrau DAC Reserve Bio from the IBY red wine estate. Scoring 96.6 points, this red wine from Mittelburgenland, which the jury praised for its remarkable freshness and great aging potential, secured a victory for Austria. With the juiciness of ripe cherries, elegant minerality, and nougat notes in its long finish, it is a prime example of the powerful, complex wines from IBY and its top vineyard, Dürrau.