Discover the top 100 best red wines of Carnuntum of Niederösterreich as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Carnuntum and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Austrian flagship region for great reds east of Vienna (DAC 2019): signature Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch as king reds — structured and fruity with cherry, raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, spice (pepper, cinnamon) and a floral touch, dense tannins and preserved acidity. Saint-Laurent and Pinot Noir as backup. Some fresh whites (Grüner Veltliner, Chardonnay). DAC, loess, gravel and limestone soils (Spitzerberg), warm Pannonian climate.
Structured and elegant reds with a deep ruby robe, silky tannins and a smooth palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, sour cherry), black fruits (blackberry), soft spices, undergrowth and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential, close in profile to Pinot Noir. The star of the great reds of Austria's Burgenland and present in the Czech Republic (Svatovavřinecké). Native Austrian black grape, genetically related to Pinot Noir.
red wines from the region of Carnuntum go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, trapper's barbecue or cajun jumbalaya rice.
On the nose in the region of Carnuntum often reveals types of flavors of pepper, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or cherry. In the mouth in the region of Carnuntum is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
