Grape · White
Zierfandler
Also known as Spätrot in Austria
Moderate climate
About
A rare Austrian white grown almost only in the Thermenregion, around Gumpoldskirchen. It ripens late into full, spicy wines with racy acidity, quince and orange peel, and is often blended with its neighbour Rotgipfler. Also called Spätrot.
Typical profile
Body
Rounded
Acidity
Electric
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Rewards 5-10 years, gaining honey and nutty depth; the late-harvest sweet wines last longer still.
Food pairings
Wiener Schnitzelroast pork with carawaypumpkin risottotrout with brown butteraged mountain cheese