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Zweigelt (Austria)

Zweigelt

Zweigelt is the most widely grown red grape variety in Austria.

Zweigelt was developed by Fritz Zweigelt in 1922 at the Federal Institute for Viticulture and Pomology at Klosterneuburg, Austria. It is a crossing between St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch.

Zweigelt Flavors

Dark berry flavors are typical for Zweigelt, with hints of Herbs and Spices.

Raspberry
Raspberry
Black Cherry
Black
Cherry
Blackberry
Blackberry
Violets
Violets
Herbs
Herbs
Spices
Spices
Pepper
Pepper
Cinnamon
Cinnamon

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