Grape · Red
Blauer Wildbacher
Also known as Wildbacher in Austria
Cool climate
About
Styria's own red grape, grown almost only in West Styria. Its searing acidity and redcurrant and rhubarb fruit are best known in Schilcher, a pale, tangy rosé, but it also makes lean, bright reds and sparkling Schilcher.
Typical profile
Body
Lean
Tannins
Smooth
Acidity
Electric
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Rare
Aging
Best young, within 1-3 years, while the fruit is bright.
Food pairings
Brettljause with cold cuts and dark breadsalad with pumpkin seed oilgrilled troutrunner bean saladroast chicken