Blauburger

Blauburger – an Austrian cross with depth

Blauburger is one of the few indigenous red wine varieties of Austria that is hardly known outside the country – unjustly so. At Vinoscout, you will find a small, hand-picked selection of wines of this variety from Austria and Italy.

Origin & Character

Blauburger was created in the 1920s at the Klosterneuburg Wine School as a cross between Blaufränkisch and Portugieser. Today, it grows primarily in the Weinviertel, where deep soils give it structure. The variety brings a powerful, deep color to the glass and shows aromas of dark berries – blackberry, plum – often accompanied by a hint of spice and soft tannins. The style is usually straightforward and accessible, with enough substance for short cellar aging. In South Tyrol, where Blauburger occasionally appears under the name Pinot Nero or in cuvées, the wine takes on a bit more freshness and acidity due to the alpine climate.

Pairs well with

• Roasted pork or roast veal
• Hearty pasta with meat sauce
• Spicy hard cheeses like mountain cheese or Gruyère
• Grilled vegetables and lentil stew

Buy Blauburger at Vinoscout

Both wines in the range come from artisanal producers from the Weinviertel and South Tyrol. If you are looking for a red wine variety off the beaten track that still brings character, Blauburger is an honest choice.