The wine region of Südburgenland is located in the region of Burgenland of Weinland of Austria. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Weinbau Uwe Schiefer or the Domaine Weinbau Uwe Schiefer produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Südburgenland are Zweigelt, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Südburgenland often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, vegetal or microbio.
In the mouth of Südburgenland is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 28 estates and châteaux in the of Südburgenland, producing 130 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Südburgenland go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or poultry.
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