**Zweigelt** is a red grape bred in Austria in 1922 by crossing St. Laurent with Blaufränkisch, and it has become the country's most widely planted red variety. **In the glass** — It offers juicy, vibrant red-cherry and berry fruit, often with a hint of spice, medium body, soft-to-moderate tannins and refreshing acidity. Its charm lies in approachable, easygoing fruitiness. **Where it grows** — It is planted across Austria's wine regions, from Burgenland to the Danube areas, making everything from light, chillable everyday reds to a smaller number of richer, oak-aged, more serious bottlings. **At the table** — A versatile food wine that partners well with roast chicken, charcuterie, schnitzel and lighter meat dishes. **Cellaring** — Most is meant for early, cheerful drinking, though ambitious, concentrated examples can hold and improve over several years.
Wines
- Amphitheatre Pinot Noir Zweigelt — Mt Bera Vineyards
- Cuvée 3-5-8 — Weingut Salzl
- Pannonia Breeze — Weingut Pittnauer
- Perfect Day — Pittnauer
- Reserve Blauer Zweigelt — Dolle
- Rubin Carnuntum Zweigelt — Markowitsch
- Sacris — Weingut Salzl
- Zweigelt 42 — Weingut Jordan
Frequently asked questions
What are the characteristics of Zweigelt?
sour cherry, juicy, peppery.
How long does Zweigelt age?
Moderate
What wines are made from Zweigelt?
Amphitheatre Pinot Noir Zweigelt, Cuvée 3-5-8, Pannonia Breeze, Perfect Day, Reserve Blauer Zweigelt and more.