Dornfelder vs Zweigelt
Compare Dornfelder and Zweigelt: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Dornfelder | Zweigelt | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2208 | 3405 |
| Average rating | 3.51 / 5 | 3.69 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States | Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland |
Dornfelder
Intensely coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, soft tannins and a generous palate, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum and floral notes. Made as light easy-drinking reds, popular semi-dry cuvées and more structured barrel-aged versions. The second most planted red variety in Germany (Palatinate, Rheinhessen, Württemberg). Cross of helfensteiner × heroldrebe created in 1955 in Weinsberg by August Herold.
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Supple and fruity reds with a vivid ruby colour, soft tannins and snappy acidity, with aromas of sour cherry, raspberry, red plum and gentle spices. Made as easy-drinking young reds and as more structured, oak-aged cellar wines. The most planted red variety in Austria (Burgenland, Carnuntum, Neusiedlersee), created in 1922 by Friedrich Zweigelt in Klosterneuburg, a cross of saint laurent × blaufränkisch.
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