Rathay is a red grape variety, with its roots in Burgenland, Niederosterreich, Austria.
The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
It is planted most seriously in Burgenland and Niederosterreich.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening and a preference for hardy in cold climates.
On other labels it goes by Klosterneuburg and Ráthay Noir.
At the table it suits liver with bacon and onions, ham hock and black-eyed peas and roast beef with mustard mashed potatoes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Klosterneuburg, Ráthay Noir.
Bottles to look for.
- Weingut Mauser Rathay, Weinviertel, Austria
Rathay: common questions
01.Where is Rathay from?+
02.Where is Rathay grown?+
03.What food pairs with Rathay?+
04.What else is Rathay called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Austria.