• The characteristic of the grapes is the way the sides exposed to the sun turns red as they ripen. Zierfandler ripens late, and is prone to noble rot.
  • Zierfandler, muhtemelen Roter Veltliner ile Traminer üzümlerinin tür içi melezlenmesi sonucu oluşmuştur.[2]. Zierfandler, Zinfandel isminin kökeni olabilir.
  • The indigenous Zierfandler is a curiosity found in the Thermenregion, and derives from Roter Veltliner and a second, unknown parentage...
  • Zierfandler was historically also marketed as a blend with Rotgipfler. ... Budbreak of Zierfandler is late, while flowering occurs within the average period.
  • Zierfandler is also known as Spätrot due to its grapes are turning red in the fall. ... The Zierfandler is often blended with the Rotgipfler, planted or mixed.
  • Zierfandler wines typically possess a good aging potential and pair well with spicy cuisine as well as signature Austrian white asparagus and cheeses.
  • Zierfandler is a native Austrian grape from Thermenregion that is used in varietals and blends. ... Zierfandler-based wines have good aging potential.
  • A few hectares of Zierfandler can be found across the border in the Hungarian region of Pecs, where the variety is known as Cirfandli.
  • After World War II, Zierfandler was among the first Austrian wines to be exported to the U.S. It is truly one of Austria’s most noble grape varieties.”