Zweigelt (Austria)
Zweigelt is the most widely grown red grape variety in Austria.
Typical Flavors
 Raspberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Violets |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
 Cinnamon |
Dark berry flavors are typical for Zweigelt, with hints of Herbs and Spices.
Profile
Zweigelt is a nice combination of sweet and sour (fruit and acidity):
| BODY | Light | ||
| 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 |
Zweigelt pairs best with light (white) meat and acidic sauces.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Austrian. Hungarian. Asian.
Wiener Schnitzel with Lemon. Hungarian Goulash.
Asian Chicken. Rich Fish Dishes.
Stews. Beef Burgundy.
Cheese:
Soft Cheese. Goat Cheese.
Monte Veronese. Gouda.
Austria Specialities:
Wiener Schnitzel.
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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
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.
It is genetically related to Pinot Noir, Blaufränkisch and St.Laurent.