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Pairings
Blaufrankisch - Zweigelt is a red blend rather than a single 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 cherry, pepper, red fruit and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Mittelburgenland and Neusiedlersee.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
At the table it suits roasted pheasant, stir-fried duck dishes and sauteed calf’s liver.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Roasted pheasant
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Stir-fried duck dishes
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Sauteed calf's liver
Bottles to look for.
- Claus Preisinger Pannobile, Burgenland, Austria
- Claus Preisinger Paradigma, Burgenland, Austria
- Claus Preisinger Rozsa Libre Rose, Burgenland, Austria
- Familie Gesellmann 'Opus Eximium', Burgenland, Austria
- Gager Quattro, Burgenland, Austria
- Giefing 'Cardinal', Burgenland, Austria
- Kollwentz - Romerhof Eichkogel, Burgenland, Austria
- Lenz Moser Servus Rot Trocken, Burgenland, Austria
Blaufrankisch - Zweigelt: common questions
01.What does Blaufrankisch - Zweigelt taste like?+
Blaufrankisch - Zweigelt tastes of cherry, pepper, red fruit and spice. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Blaufrankisch - Zweigelt from?+
Blaufrankisch - Zweigelt originates in Burgenland, Austria.
03.Where is Blaufrankisch - Zweigelt grown?+
The key regions for Blaufrankisch - Zweigelt are Mittelburgenland and Neusiedlersee.
04.What food pairs with Blaufrankisch - Zweigelt?+
Pour it with roasted pheasant, stir-fried duck dishes and sauteed calf's liver.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Austria.