Zierfandler

Zierfandler
Grape (Vitis)
Species	Vitis vinifera
Also called	Spätrot, Cirfandli (more)
Origin	Austria
Notable regions	Thermenregion
Notable wines	Spätrot-Rotgipfler
VIVC number	13443

Zierfandler is a grape variety used to make white wine in the Thermenregion of Austria. It is also known as Spätrot ("late red") because it turns red just before harvest time.^[1] It is traditionally blended with Rotgipfler but is increasingly being sold as a varietal wine. Zierfandler wines are typically elegant and quite sweet, but with much balancing acidity and a nutty bouquet of pistachios and almonds. They are capable of ageing well.