Grape · Red
Blaufränkisch
RedWSET level 3
Most important quality red grape of Austria. High acidity and tannin. Can give excellent wines. Also as Lemberger (Germany) and Kékfrankos (Hungary).
- Origin
- Austria
- Climate
- Cool to moderate
- Skin colour
- Dark blue
- Alcohol
- 12.5-14.5%
- Ageing potential
- Good to excellent
Taste profile
Aromas
- Sour cherry
- Blackberry
- Pepper
- Herbs
- Mineral
Where does it grow?
Key wines
- Blaufränkisch DAC
- Lemberger
Food
Game, beef, stews
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