Blauburger vs Zweigelt

Zweigelt is more tannic and more acidic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Blauburger

Red · Austria

deep colour, soft, mild

Zweigelt

Red · Klosterneuburg, Austria

juicy, sour cherry, peppery, supple

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Medium; Low
Tannin: Medium; Medium
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12.5 to 14%; 14 to 16 °C
Serve at: 14 to 16 °C; none listed
Regions: Austria

Only Blauburger

Chicken
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Sausages
Pork

Only Zweigelt

Pizza
Charcuterie

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Blauburger and Zweigelt pages.