Austria's most important red grape, making spicy, fresh, dark-fruited wines.
History
Blaufränkisch has long been grown across Central Europe: it is a leading red in Austria's Burgenland, is called Kékfrankos in Hungary and Lemberger in Germany. It is a parent of Zweigelt.
Blaufränkisch in Australia
Blaufränkisch is rare in Australia. The Adelaide Hills is its best-known home here, where it has been grown since the 2000s, and it appears in a few other cool regions.
Tasting notes
Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and firm, fine tannins. Expect black cherry, blackberry and blueberry, with black pepper, spice and a mineral, savoury note.