Zweigelt is the most widely grown red grape variety in Austria.
Raspberry |
Black Cherry |
Blackberry |
Violets |
Herbs |
Spices |
Pepper |
Cinnamon |
Dark berry flavors are typical for Zweigelt, with hints of Herbs and Spices.
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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Pasta |
Mushroom |
Risotto |
Sausages |
Pizza |
Sandwich |
Hamburger |
Chicken |
Duck |
Pork |
Veal |
Chili |
Zweigelt pairs best with light (white) meat and acidic sauces.
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.
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.