Blauburger

Blauburger can easily be confused with Blauburgunder (Synonym of Pinot Noir) but is in fact an altogether unrelated grape. Bred by Dr Zweigelt in Klosterneuburg in 1923 by crossing Blaufrankish with Blauer Portugieser, Blauburger shared a parent (Blaufrankisch) with the grape now named after its creator, Zweigelt, which was bred the year before (and initially called Rotburger - the other parent was St Laurent). The grape is grown in both Austria and Hungary and is allowed to be blended into Egri Bikaver. Wines made from Blauburger are deep in colour with berry fruit on the palate. However they suffer from little bouquet and low tannins.