Is Zweigelt Wine Sweet?

The Zweigelt is a new Austrian grape created in 1922 by Friedrich Zweigelt, who later became Director of the Federal Institute and Experimental Station of Viticulture, Fruit Production and Horticulture. It comprises a crossing between St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch.

What kind of wine is zweigelt?

Austria's most planted red wine grape and is a cross between Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent (tastes like Pinot Noir). Resulting wines are bright, tart, and fruity.

Is zweigelt good?

“Zweigelt is a great food wine,” says Christine Netzl,“there is a broad range of different styles, from easy drinking to structured, full of character, full of spice, for more challenging dishes.”