Blaufränkisch (Austria)
Blaufränkisch is a red wine grape from Austria.
Synonyms of the variety are Frankovka, Lemberger or Blauer Limberger.
Typical Flavors
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Black Currant |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Tea Leaves |
 Oak |
Ripe Cherry flavors are typical for Blaufränkisch, with hints of Spices and Black Tea.
Profile
Blaufränkisch is a light red wine with high acidity and high tannins:
| BODY | Light | ||
| TANNINS | High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Ham |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Pasta |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Blaufränkisch is called an "all meal wine". It pairs well with many types of food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Austrian. International Food.
Tomato based pasta. Vinegar based sauces.
Roasted Chicken. Grilled Turkey. Pork Chops.
Cheese:
Soft Cheeses. Brie. Camembert.
Washed Cheeses. Fontina. Munster. Taleggio.
If You Like Blaufränkisch
You Might Also Like:
| Barbera (Italy) |
| Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Dolcetto (Italy) |
| Frappato (Italy) |
| Gamay Noir (USA) |
| Garnacha (Spain) |
| GSM Wines (France) |
| Schiava (Italy) |
| Teroldego (Italy) |
The Ideal Glass
The Burgundy glass is perfect for a light and fruity red wine.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling the aromas upwards.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
About
Blaufränkisch has been around since the Middle Ages.
Once it was considered one of the greatest wine grapes in the world.
Unlike grapes from Italy and France that have travelled all the world, Blaufränkisch stayed in the Austria/Hungary region to be cultivated and consumed.
It is genetically related to Zweigelt and St.Laurent.