Blaufrankisch (Lemberger) is a red grape variety, with its roots in Burgenland, Austria.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to spiced black cherry, black fruit, pepper, cacao, spice and earth.
In the cellar it meets neutral oak.
It is planted most seriously in Burgenland, Sopron, Eger and Slovakia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, generous yields vigour and a preference for warm climate.
On other labels it goes by Lemberger, Limberger, Kékfrankos and Gamé.
At the table it suits stewed hare, lentil soup with smoked ham hock and roast beef with gravy.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Lemberger, Limberger, Kékfrankos, Gamé, Frankovka, Modra Frankinja, Franconia.
Bottles to look for.
- Bor Forras Hajos-Baja Blaufrankisch, Hungary
- Christian Tschida Felsen I, Burgenland, Austria
- Claus Preisinger Kalkstein Blaufrankisch, Burgenland, Austria
- Familie Gesellmann 'G' Blaufrankisch, Burgenland, Austria
- Familie Gesellmann Hochberc Stockkultur Blaufrankisch, Mittelburgenland DAC, Austria
- Gut Oggau 'Joschuari' Rot, Burgenland, Austria
- Krutzler Deutsch-Schutzen Perwolff Blaufrankisch, Burgenland, Austria
- Lenz Moser Blaufrankisch, Burgenland, Austria
Blaufrankisch (Lemberger): common questions
01.What does Blaufrankisch (Lemberger) taste like?+
02.Where is Blaufrankisch (Lemberger) from?+
03.Where is Blaufrankisch (Lemberger) grown?+
04.What food pairs with Blaufrankisch (Lemberger)?+
05.What else is Blaufrankisch (Lemberger) called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Austria.