Austrian winemaker Dorli Muhr gives us a Blaufränkisch wine guide in this candid interview where she discusses this unique Austrian wine and how the grape variety behaves in the vineyard and winery. Amanda Barnes interviews her about the Spitzerberg wine region in Carnuntum and why it is particularly suitable for Blaufränkisch, and how the expression differs to Blaufränkisch from other Austrian wine regions.
An avid chef, Dorli also shares some of her favourite Blaufränkisch wine and food pairings with us and discusses the different Blaufränkisch wine styles you can find in Austria.
Blaufränkisch Wine Guide: Quick Guide
Second most-planted red wine variety (after Zweigelt) with 3,225 hectares of Blaufränkisch vines planted in Austria
Austrian variety, identified as a cross between Blauer Zimmettraube and Weißer Heunisch
Late-ripening
Found in Lower Austria and Burgenland
High acidity, berry and cherry notes, rich in tannin, spicy, can age very well
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The terroir of Spitzerberg & Blaufränkisch
Blaufränkisch wine guide - Interview with Dorli Muhr
Amanda Barnes has been writing about wine and travel since 2003. South America has been her home since 2009, but she is currently on a mission to unlock the world of wine by traveling Around the World in 80 Harvests!
