- Aroma: Vibrant notes of fresh red currant, juicy sour cherry, raspberry, plum, and a hint of wild spice or dark chocolate.
- Palate: Light-to-medium-bodied with crunchy, vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins. It has a distinct savory, earthy, and mineral-driven backbone that grounds the bright fruit.
- Alcohol: Balanced and light, usually around 12.5% ABV.
Food Pairings
- Light or roasted red meats
- Charcuterie and seasoned salumi
- Pasta dishes with savory meat sauces
- Aged cheeses and legume-based dishes [1]
Zweigelt provides the largest share of this red, but the wine's character is dominated by Blaufrankisch. Maybe that's easier to understand when you consider that Zweigelt is a crossing of Blaufrankisch and St. Laurent. So with this much Blaufrankisch in its blood, it can't surprise that the Hausmarke Rot comes across as a Blaufrankisch with a more playful side.
