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Blaufrankisch

Blaufrankisch Wine Details
Price: $12.00 per bottle

Description: This full bodied wine’s aromas are unique and inviting with black plums and black cherry undertones. The first sip yields cherry and berry flavors. The tannins are very soft, barely noticeable, but they contribute a very nice spiciness.

Varietal Definition
Blaufrankisch:
Name for a Gamay type clone grape that is grown in Austria and used to produce dry, fruity red wines. The grape is also grown in Germany under the name Limberger. Also known as the Kekfrankos grape in Hungary and currently the main ingredient partly replacing Kadarka in the red wine blend once famous as "Egri Bikaver".


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