Zweigelt

Name of varietal: Zweigelt

Common synonyms: Rotburger, Blauer Zweigelt

Parentage of the grape: Blaufrankish, Sankt Laurent

History of the grape:  Zweigelt was created in 1922 by Fritz Zweigelt at the Institute of Viticulture and Pomology in Klosterneuberg, Austria. It was originally called Rotburger after an area in its home town, but to put an end with confusion over Rotberger, another cross-grape, oenologist Lenz Moser changed its name to Zweigelt in 1975. It was cultivated to create a native Austrian red grape that would be full-bodied, easy to plant, adaptable to cooler local weather conditions and resistant to disease.  The result is a successful, full-flavored and well-structured grape that has become a national favorite that crossed over to other regions with favorable, cool-climate growing conditions.

Characteristics of the grape: medium to full-bodied, deep red, firm tannins, spicy, red plums, red cherry, black pepper, slightly acidic.

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  • Austria

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  • Renner Winery

    In 1995, Doctors Ian and Elena Renner decided to finally plant the vineyard of their dreams, plan...

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    Prlekija, the land between the rivers Mura and Drava, is a colorful world of terraced vineyards, ...

  • Mayer am Pfarrplatz

    As old as the history of Vienna itself is the history of its wine. In the Third Century A.D., the...

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    Daniela Vigne – after meeting and marring Toni Söllner in 1995 decided to join in as a winegrow...

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Zweigelt on Snooth

  • Meandar Castellum Erdut Vineyards 2008

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    This noble ruby colored wine originates blending pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and Zweigelt.The harmony of the ingredients was achieved during maturation in oak barrels in the cellars under the centennial castellum family Adamovich - Cseh. Read More

    Wine review by Marin Danicic


  • Pinolim Holl Aoc Mauren Harry Zech Weinbau 2010

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    No written review

    Wine review by martins2002


  • Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 lbs bottom round beef or stew ... ... ... pairing- Sepp Moser Zweigelt 2010, An unoaked fruit forward red. Perfect to contrast to the spice in this dish Happy wine pairing. Cheers, Wendy  If you want to get really fancy you can serve it topped with a sunny side up egg like the Goulash museum in Vienna but it... Read More

    From the article Wendy Crispell Austrian Goulash


  •   Grüner, in Portland oregon, is a delightful-looking restaurant ... a delicious, easy-drinking Zweigelt from Weingut Presinger. The Recipe: Beet & Ricotta Dumplings 3 C whole milk ricotta, drained overnight in colander or sieve lined with cheesecloth 1 C parmesan 1.5 C cooked pureed beets, drained overnight in a colander lined with cheesecloth... Read More

    From the article Gruner's Beet and Ricotta Dumplings


  • I haven't introduced myself, so here goes. My name is Jakob Pippin and I am new Wine Mentor on Snooth, many thanks to Constance and Clare for the opportunity. I am a born and raised Oregonian now calling New York City home. My love of wine began while living in Germany and Austria during my junior year of college while studying abroad in 2008. I... Read More

    Forum post in the topic Hello from NYC


  • Bio-Weingut H. U. M. Hofer-Zweigelt V. Kleinen Eichenfass. Bio-Weingut H. U. M. Hofer Osterreich Niederosterreich Weinviertel Dac Zweigelt Bio-Weingut H. U. M. Hofer Grosse 2008

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    Looking at my sparse wine rack for a red to go with our steak tonight. This has been there awhile ~ honestly because I've never had one so I don't know what to expect. And, the top on the bottle is neither cork nor screw cap. I don't know what it's called, but it's more like a beer bottle cap. I never judge a wine by it's top anyway, so this... Read More

    Wine review by zinful71


  • Rosés come around just once a year. This is lamentable or not, depending ... and choose from.A mineral Zweigelt perhaps, or a rich petit Sirah? How about a meaty Syrah or structured Rhone blend, or a funky Malbec? Still not biting? Then how about that Prieto Picudo? Yes, there really is something for just about everyone here. Dive right in and ... Read More

    From the article The Great Rose Round-Up


  • Nigl Zweigelt Rose 2011

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    Crushed rocks, wild cherry and strawberries greet the nose framed by lovely notes of lightly tropical pomegranate fruit and faint floral suggestions. Zesty and bright on the palate, this shows off plenty of refreshing citrus acidity supporting cranberry and strawberry fruit. A light suggestion of strawberry floats over the moderately long finish... Read More

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Schloss Gobelsburg Rosé Blend Gobelsburger Cistercien 2011

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    Softly fruity on the nose with a nice forest floor, floral undercurrent along with creamy suggestions of raspberries dusted with a hint of talc. Focused and sapid in the mouth with an early rush of almost salty minerality that adds decisive cut to the gently fruity palate. A noticeable touch of sweetness here helps to accentuate the strawberry f... Read More

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz


  • Erich & Maria Berger Zweigelt 2010

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    Wine review by drsint


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