Zweigelt (Austria)
Zweigelt is the most widely grown red grape variety in Austria.
Zweigelt Flavors
Dark berry flavors are typical for Zweigelt, with hints of Herbs and Spices.
 Raspberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Violets |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
 Cinnamon |
Zweigelt Profile
Zweigelt is a nice combination of sweet and sour (fruit and acidity):
| BODY: | Light |
| TANNINS: | Low |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | High |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 14-16°C (57-61°F) |
Zweigelt Food Pairing
Zweigelt pairs best with light (white) meat and acidic sauces.
 Pasta |
 Mushroom |
 Risotto |
 Sausages |
 Pizza |
 Sandwich |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Duck |
 Pork |
 Veal |
 Chili |
Excellent Pairings
Austrian. Hungarian. Asian.Wiener Schnitzel with Lemon.
Hungarian Goulash.
Asian Chicken. Rich Fish Dishes.
Stews. Beef Burgundy.
The Ideal Glass for Zweigelt
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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
Zweigelt was developed in 1922, at the Federal Institute for Viticulture and Pomology at Klosterneuburg, Austria (by Fritz Zweigelt).
Zweigelt is a crossing between St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch.