Grape · Red
Blaufränkisch
Also known as Lemberger in Germany or Kékfrankos in Hungary
Moderate climate
About
Austria's most important red grape, producing structured, spicy wines with bright acidity and dark fruit. At its best in Burgenland, especially Mittelburgenland (the "Blaufränkischland") and around Lake Neusiedl. Also grown in Germany (as Lemberger) and Hungary (as Kékfrankos).
Typical profile
Body
Rounded
Tannins
Integrated
Acidity
Bright
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Common
Aging
Everyday styles drink well young. Top single-vineyard wines age 10-15 years.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.
Food pairings
Roast duck with red cabbage and juniperVenison goulash with bread dumplingsGrilled lamb chops with herbs de ProvenceAged Bergkäse with dark breadBeef tenderloin with mushroom cream sauceSmoked paprika-rubbed pork belly