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Key regions
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Synonyms
Blaufrankisch - Cabernet is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Burgenland, Austria.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark berries, red fruit, spices, herbaceous, spicy and dark fruit.
The regions that matter for it are Burgenland, Pfalz, Finger Lakes and Villany.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium to vigorous vigour and a preference for warmer climates.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
Watch for the synonyms: Lemberger.
At the table it suits téliszalámi, masala dosa and harissa-marinated pork ribs.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Franc
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Blaufränkisch
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Franc
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Téliszalámi
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Masala dosa
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Harissa-marinated pork ribs
Also labelled.
Lemberger.
Bottles to look for.
- Anthony Road Cabernet Franc - Lemberger, Finger Lakes, USA
- Bayer-Erbhof Phonix Red, Burgenland, Austria
- Centurio Liberty Cabernet Franc - Kekfrankos, Matra, Hungary
- Dubicz Kekfrankos - Cabernet Franc, Matra, Hungary
- Fox Run Vineyards Cabernet Franc - Lemberger, Finger Lakes, USA
- Gager Tycoon, Burgenland, Austria
- Gere & Schubert Rose Cuvee, Villany, Hungary
- Gere Attila Pinceszete Athus Cuvee, Villany, Hungary
Blaufrankisch - Cabernet: common questions
01.What does Blaufrankisch - Cabernet taste like?+
Blaufrankisch - Cabernet tastes of dark berries, red fruit, spices, herbaceous, spicy and dark fruit. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Blaufrankisch - Cabernet from?+
Blaufrankisch - Cabernet originates in Burgenland, Austria.
03.Where is Blaufrankisch - Cabernet grown?+
The key regions for Blaufrankisch - Cabernet are Burgenland, Pfalz, Finger Lakes and Villany.
04.What food pairs with Blaufrankisch - Cabernet?+
Pour it with téliszalámi, masala dosa and harissa-marinated pork ribs.
05.What else is Blaufrankisch - Cabernet called?+
Blaufrankisch - Cabernet is also labelled Lemberger.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Austria.