While native to Austria, Zweigelt is actually a fairly recent cross bred by Dr. Zweigelt in 1922. He crossed two native varieties, Blaufränkisch, for its peppery bite, with St. Laurent, chosen for its elegance.
Light ruby garnet, violet reflexes, fresh nose of sweet cherries and wild strawberries, hints of garden herbs, fine fruity texture on the palate, light tannins harmonious with some acidity and mineral interweaving, sour cherries, very drinkable. Fresh - fruity
