red
Blaufränkisch
Central Europe's noble red
Grape Details
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Aging Potential
5-15 years for top examples
Origins
Austria/Hungary region (ancient variety, possibly from Heunisch)
Food pairings
GameBeef stewGrilled meatsAged cheeses
About the Grape
Blaufränkisch
"Central Europe's noble red"
Blaufränkisch (Lemberger in Germany, Kékfrankos in Hungary) produces deeply colored, structured reds with dark fruit and spice. It's the finest red grape of Central Europe, capable of world-class wines.
Flavor Profile
Blackberry
defining
Black cherry
prominent
Black pepper
prominent
Herbs
subtle
Firm tannins
defining
Where It Shines
Burgenland, Austria
Powerful, structured, complex
Sopron, Hungary
As Kékfrankos, elegant, spicy
Villány, Hungary
Rich, ripe, modern
Württemberg, Germany
As Lemberger, fruity, fresh