Wines made from Zweigelt grapes of Germany
Discover the best wines made with Zweigelt as a single variety or as a blend of Germany.
More informations about the variety Zweigelt
Intraspecific crossing between the saint laurent and the limberger realized in 1922 and in Austria by Fritz Zweigelt (1888/1964) who named it rotburger. Very well known in Austria, it can be found in most Eastern countries, Japan, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, the United States, etc. In France, it is not very well known and yet this variety has interesting qualities when vinified as a single variety for both red and rosé wines. - Synonyms: rotburger, klosterneuburger, zweigelt blau, blauer-zweigelt in Germany, zweigeltrebe in Austria, Great Britain and the Czech Republic, blauer zwelgetrabe in Hungary, etc. (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here !)
More informations about the wines of Germany
Germany - famous primarily for the world-class Grape/riesling">Riesling produced in its Mosel region - is entering a New phase in its wine history. At the beginning of the 21st century, the country's winemakers are convincingly proving that they are good for more than just Mosel Riesling. High-quality German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is now emerging from various regions, including Baden, the Palatinate and even the tiny Ahr Valley. Overlooking a much lesser period of glory - the 1970s and 1980s - Germany has a Long and illustrious history of viticulture.
What are the typical flavors of the Zweigelt grape variety?
Discover the best wines made with Zweigelt of Germany
- The best wines made with Zweigelt grapes of Pfalz
- The best wines made with Zweigelt grapes of Rheingau
- The best wines made with Zweigelt grapes of Rheinhessen
- The best wines made with Zweigelt grapes of Saale-Unstrut
- The best wines made with Zweigelt grapes of Sachsen
- The best wines made with Zweigelt grapes of Württemberg