Cabernet - Merlot - Zweigelt

Cabernet - Merlot - Zweigelt is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Burgenland, Austria.

Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for dark fruit, red berry, bright berry fruit, sweet spice and spice.

The regions that matter for it are Burgenland and Carnuntum.

In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.

It blends readily with Blaufränkisch, Sangiovese and Zinfandel.

Watch for the synonyms: Cabernet-Merlot-Zweigelt.

At the table it suits rabbit stew with mashed potato, spicy sausage dishes and marinated pork ribs.

Rewards decades in the cellar.

The structure.

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

Also labelled.

Cabernet-Merlot-Zweigelt.

Bottles to look for.

• Annatina Pelizzatti Sorso, Graubunden, Switzerland
• Anton Bauer Cuvee, Wagram, Austria
• Bodri Pinceszet Civilis QV, Szekszard, Hungary
• Erich & Birgit Pittnauer 'Mythos Pannonia', Burgenland, Austria
• Fabian Sloboda 'Optimus' Grande Cuvee, Neusiedlersee, Austria
• Josef Dockner Sacra, Niederosterreich, Austria
• Leo Aumann Harterberg CS-M-ZW, Thermenregion, Austria
• Nestor Neukamp & Stadler Cuvee Nestor 01 Reserve, Neusiedlersee, Austria

Cabernet - Merlot - Zweigelt: common questions

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Austria.