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.
Red Cherry |
Black Cherry |
Raspberry |
Blackberry |
Spices |
Chocolate |
Tobacco |
Oak |
Morello Cherry flavors are typical for St.Laurent, with hints of Earth and Smoke.
St. Laurent is very similar to Pinot Noir, but a little darker and richer:
BODY | Medium | ||
TANNINS | Low | ||
FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
ACIDITY | High | ||
|
Pasta |
Mushroom |
Risotto |
Sausages |
Pizza |
Sandwich |
Hamburger |
Chicken |
Duck |
Pork |
Veal |
Chili |
St.Laurent pairs best with light (white) meat and acidic sauces.
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.
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.