About Blaufrankisch

About Blaufrankisch
Blaufrankisch is a red wine produced from the eponymous variety in Austria. It also goes by the name of Lemberger in Germany.

The grape has high tannins and acidity; most of the wines are aged in small oak barrels to lessen the youthful bitterness. Blaufrankisch is often an intense red with flavors of mulberries, cranberries, tobacco and even cinnamon and mocha. Lighter versions that sell for a little more than $10 are ideal with grilled pork or BBQ foods, while richer, more expensive, more age worthy examples are best paired with prime rib, lamb and game.

Top Picks for Blaufrankisch

Shady Lane Cellars 2020 Estate Blaufrankisch
92 points
$28
Sweet baking spices fill the glass like a Christkindlmarkt in this very Teutonic styled Blaufrankisch.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2023 Unoaked Blaufrankisch
91 points
$30
Fruity, savory, and friendly in food pairings; even better than what you expected from a well-executed Blaufrankisch.
Bel Lago 2018  Blaufrankisch
88 points
$28
A richly fruited wine with good earthy undertones that will pair well with steak or game.
Point Of The Bluff Vineyards 2021 Reserve Blaufrankisch
86 points
$30
A lighter bodied red with a touch of sweetness in concert with crunchy red berries; a pleasant wine for drinking in the very near future.
Braganini 2020 Tercero Vineyard Reserve Blaufrankisch
86 points
$24
Smoky red and black fruits will make this a great wine to sip at your next back yard BBQ.