Life Style / Wine Grapes / Zweigeltrebe Blau: Synonym names include Zweigelt, Klosterneuburg 71 and Rotburger, the latter having no relationship with the Rotberger variety with nearly similar spelling. Is a recent crossing of the St. Laurent and Blaufr?nkisch varieties finding favor in Austria and Canada. Has capability for creating good red wines with some ageing ability. Reportedly is among the most cold-hardy vinifera varieties.
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Lifestyle / Wine Grapes / Heunisch Blau: V. Vitis cultivar released around 1990 that has genetic similarities to Furmint, R?¤uschling and Gamay. According to the Geilweilerhof database (above) has over a dozen synonym names. Recommended for MORE
Lifestyle / Wine Grapes / Kadarka Blau: Also known as Kadarka Kek. Has over 40 synonym names where grown throughout eastern Europe. Native variety indigenous to Hungary. Once used as the main ingredient in 'Egri Bikaver' (ie. 'Bulls-blood), MORE
Lifestyle / Wine Grapes / Portuguiser (Blau): Widely grown in Germany and Austria. Has synonym names Portugizac, K?©koporto in Croatia (former Yugoslavia), Portugais Bleu in S.W. France and Portuguiser in Austria. While not indigenous to eastern MORE