Burgenland Zweigelt

Zweigelt is primarily an Austrian treasure and signature red, but its roots have spread subtly across the globe.

Burgenland is Austria’s red wine heartland, growing 50% of the country’s red grapes. It's Zweigelt tends to be more concentrated, with deeper color and firmer tannins, thanks to the region’s hot summers and gravelly soils. In contrast, cooler regions like Niederösterreich produce brighter, more playful picnic reds, often meant for early drinking.

If you’re sipping a Burgenland Zweigelt, expect vibrant, medium-bodied wines with notes of cherry, raspberry, and black pepper. Popular yet often underrated, it’s prized for its silky texture and refreshing acidity.

Serve lightly chilled with lighter red meats like pork dishes, grilled vegetables, pasta with tomato-based sauces, Margherita pizza, or duck confit for a perfect match.