Austrian Grapes
Saknt Laurent
The St. Laurent grape is in the same family as Pinot Noir.
St. Lawrence's Day (August 10th), is when the grapes begin to change color.
Sankt Laurent Flavors
Morello Cherry flavors are typical for St.Laurent, with hints of Earth and Smoke.
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Raspberry |
 Blackberry |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging
 Spices |
 Chocolate |
 Tobacco |
 Oak |
Sankt Laurent Profile
St. Laurent is very similar to Pinot Noir, but a little darker and richer:
| BODY: | Medium |
| TANNINS: | Low |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 14-16°C (57-61°F) |
Sankt Laurent Food Pairing
St.Laurent pairs best with light (white) meat and acidic sauces.
 Pasta |
 Mushroom |
 Risotto |
 Sausages |
 Pizza |
 Sandwich |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Duck |
 Pork |
 Veal |
 Chili |
Excellent Pairings
Austrian. Asian Food.
Fish in Lemon or Tomato Sauce. Poultry.
Beef Burgundy. Hungarian Goulash.
Cheeses
Soft Cheese. Goat Cheese.
Monte Veronese. Gouda.
Austrian Specialities:
Wiener Schnitzel.
The Ideal Glass for Sankt Laurent
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Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
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About St. Laurent
St. Laurent is one of the most popular red grape variety in Austria.
It grows primarily in Lower Austria and Burgenland.
St. Laurent is also very popular in the Czech Republic.
It is genetically related to Pinot Noir, Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch.