Zierfandler

Zierfandler or Spätrot is an indigenous white grape variety that is grown around Gumpoldskirchen almost exclusively in the Austrian wine region thermal region.

Descent

Roter Veltliner x has unknown vine that strong resemblance to the Traminer.

Variety characteristics, distribution

The Zierfandler is a late maturing variety. It provides extra-rich wines that have a delicate flavor and fruity acidity. Go to Aroma contribute citrus, pineapple and passion fruit tones. In blending with the variety Rotgipfler Zierfandler results under the name Spätrot - Rotgipfler an aromatic, full-bodied and with good quality and durable white wine. The Spätrot - Rotgipfler, as also of Neuburg, was up in the 1970s as " Gumpoldskirchner " internationally popular until he lost by quality defects in market value. Since the 2000s, these wines are experiencing a renaissance and quality.

In 2013, the Zierfandler acreage in Austria amounted to approximately 85 hectares, which is a share of 0.19 percent in Austria's total acreage.