St. Laurent (Austria)
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.
Typical Flavors
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Raspberry |
 Blackberry |
Oak Added Flavors
 Spices |
 Chocolate |
 Tobacco |
 Oak |
Morello Cherry flavors are typical for St.Laurent, with hints of Earth and Smoke.
Profile
St. Laurent is very similar to Pinot Noir, but a little darker and richer:
| BODY | Medium | ||
| TANNINS | Low | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Pasta |
 Mushroom |
 Risotto |
 Sausages |
 Pizza |
 Sandwich |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Duck |
 Pork |
 Veal |
 Chili |
St.Laurent pairs best with light (white) meat and acidic sauces.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Austrian. Asian Food.
Fish in Lemon or Tomato Sauce. Poultry.
Beef Burgundy. Hungarian Goulash.
Cheese:
Soft Cheese. Goat Cheese.
Monte Veronese. Gouda.
Austria Specialities:
Wiener Schnitzel.
If You Like St. Laurent
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
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.