Zweigelt, Austria’s most widespread grape, is a testament to the ingenuity of Dr. Fritz Zweigelt, who created it in 1922 by blending Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent. Known for its adaptability, the grape produces medium-sized, thin-skinned, deep-red berries. The 2021 Le Sans Peur Zweigelt from Kremstal, Austria, exemplifies these traits with its deep purple hue, ethereal nose, and light-bodied palate. Scoring 90/100, this wine pairs beautifully with dishes like tuna, smoked salmon, chicken, or sausages and is best enjoyed now through 2029.

Austrian wine laws, labels and information are similar to those of the neighbour Germany, thus complex, precise and based on grape ripeness (content sugar per 100g of grape must).

It was an interesting wine with a surprisingly low alcohol level and pleasant-soft mouth feeling.