Wines made from Zweigelt grapes of Japan
Discover the best wines made with Zweigelt as a single variety or as a blend of Japan.
More informations about the variety Zweigelt
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.
More informations about the wines of Japan
Japan is famous for its sake, a rice wine, but Grape wine has been made in Japan for hundreds of years or more. Beer and whisky have also gained a place in the consciousness of modern Japanese, and have even become important contributors to the national economy. Winemaking has a Long history in Japan, and there are several stories surrounding its origins. The most common is that in 718 AD, a Buddhist monk named Gyoki planted the first vineyards at Daizenji Temple, near Katsunuma (southwest of Tokyo).
What are the typical flavors of the Zweigelt grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Zweigelt
- OakPresent in 3% of Zweigelt
- Black fruitPresent in 3% of Zweigelt
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Zweigelt
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Zweigelt
- CherryPresent in 1% of Zweigelt
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Zweigelt
- PepperPresent in 1% of Zweigelt
- FloralPresent in 1% of Zweigelt
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Zweigelt
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Zweigelt