Zweigelt
Also known as Blauer Zweigelt, Rotburger
Klosterneuburg, Austria
Austria's most planted red grape: a fruity, easy-drinking cross of Blaufränkisch and Saint Laurent bred in 1922.
Sensory profile
Characteristics
Flavor & aroma
At a glance
Production facts
Prevalence
Niche
Climate
Moderate climate
Ripening
Mid season
Wine styles
Still
Where it's grown
Geography
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Austria
Burgenland and Lower Austria
Fruity, everyday reds, and serious oak-aged versions in the Neusiedlersee area.
Background
Origin & History
Zweigelt was bred in 1922 at the viticultural institute in Klosterneuburg by Dr. Fritz Zweigelt, who crossed Blaufränkisch with Saint Laurent. It was first known as Rotburger and took its breeder's name later. It has since become Austria's most planted red grape, valued for its reliable ripening and its juicy, cherry-like fruit.
Lineage
Family tree
Ancestry above, descendants below. Click a related grape to explore its own lineage.