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Zweigelt at a glance Grape: red, also called Blauer ZweigeltOrigin: Austria, crossed in 1922Parents: St. Laurent and BlaufränkischStyle: usually dry, from fresh and supple to full and oak-agedFlavour: ripe cherries, red berries and a light spicinessServing: 14 to 18 degrees CelsiusPairs with: grilled meat, pasta, charcuterie and Austrian dishesKeeping: young and fruity 2 to 4 years, reserves often longerWhat is the Zweigelt grape? Zweigelt is a red grape from Austria. Friedrich Zweigelt crossed it in 1922 in Klosterneuburg from St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch. On the label you will also see it as Blauer Zweigelt.
Zweigelt is Austria's most important red grape: it grows on almost half of all red-wine vineyards. You will find it in many Austrian wine regions, from the Weinviertel and the Kremstal to the Thermenregion and Burgenland.
What does Zweigelt wine taste like? Zweigelt red wine is usually dry, with ripe cherries, sour cherries and red berries, and a light spiciness. The tannins are soft and the acidity fresh, so the wine drinks supple and juicy. Young Zweigelt is fruity and light. With oak ageing, Zweigelt becomes fuller and rounder, with notes of dark fruit, plum and spice.
Which Zweigelt wines are there? Zweigelt is versatile. These are the styles you will find in our range.
Fresh and supple The Zweigelt Rotwein Trocken from Weingut Dopler in the Thermenregion is fresh, fruity and easy to drink. The organic Zweigelt Classic BIO from Weingut Fischer is supple and juicy, with soft tannins. The Zweigelt BIO from Weingut Valentin Oppenauer, the Blauer Zweigelt from Weingut Habersack and the Zweigelt vom Löss from Winzerhof Fink also belong to this juicy style.
Full and powerful The Zweigelt Ried Kirchbergen 2023 from Weingut Pleil in the Weinviertel comes from a single vineyard and shows dark cherries, plums and spice. Fuller still are the Zweigelt & Reserve 2023 from Weingut Leo Aumann and the 'Ried Gradenthal' Zweigelt BIO from Weingut Fischer, both with a small share of Cabernet.
Zweigelt in a blend Zweigelt is also a popular base for red blends. The Hüttenberg Reserve Cuvée from Weingut Hindler combines Zweigelt with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cuvée Reserve from Weingut Pleil and the Rot Cuvée from Tonwerk are also built on Zweigelt.
Sweet Zweigelt and Zweigelt rosé Zweigelt can be sweet too. The Zweigelt Rotwein Spätlese from Weingut Dopler is a sweet red wine with only 9% alcohol, lovely with chocolate or spicy cheese. Zweigelt is also used for fresh rosé, such as the Zweigelt Rosé from Weingut Pleil.
Which one suits you? You want a juicy everyday red. Choose the Zweigelt Rotwein Trocken from Dopler or the Zweigelt Classic BIO from Fischer.
You want more power and depth. Choose the Ried Kirchbergen from Pleil or the Zweigelt & Reserve from Aumann.
You like a full blend. Choose the Hüttenberg Reserve Cuvée from Hindler.
You want something sweet. Choose the Zweigelt Rotwein Spätlese from Dopler.
What food goes with Zweigelt? Zweigelt is a true food wine. Fresh Zweigelt goes with pasta with tomato sauce, pizza, charcuterie, poultry and soft cheese. Full Zweigelt goes with grilled meat, stews, duck and mature cheese. Light Zweigelt is also lovely lightly chilled.
Where to buy Zweigelt At ONWINE you buy wine directly from the winemaker, and on our winemakers page you can read who is behind each wine. Shipping is free from 12 bottles from the same winemaker. Looking for a related Austrian grape? Try St. Laurent , one of Zweigelt's parents. More red wine is on our Austrian red wine page.
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Frequently asked questions about Zweigelt Is Zweigelt dry? Usually, yes. Most Zweigelt is dry. There are also sweet versions, such as a Spätlese.
What is the difference between Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch? Zweigelt is a cross of St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch. Zweigelt is juicier and suppler, with ripe cherries and soft tannins. Blaufränkisch is spicier and firmer, with blackberries, fresh acidity and more tannin.
What is Blauer Zweigelt? Blauer Zweigelt is another name for the same grape. Whether the label says Zweigelt or Blauer Zweigelt is the winemaker's choice.
At what temperature should you serve Zweigelt? Serve fresh, young Zweigelt at 14 to 16 degrees Celsius. Serve full, oak-aged Zweigelt at 16 to 18 degrees Celsius.
How long can you keep Zweigelt? Young, fruity Zweigelt is best drunk within 2 to 4 years. Reserves and single-vineyard wines can often be kept longer. Store the bottles lying down, in a cool, dark place.
