Markowitsch Carnuntum Zweigelt

Carnuntum, Austria

Austria's most approachable and food-friendly red variety at its Carnuntum best — Zweigelt's characteristic sour cherry, dark plum, and peppery freshness from Pannonian clay soils. More structured than Vienna DAC's examples; excellent with Austrian cuisine and ideal for restaurant by-the-glass.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Austria's national boiled beef dish and its native red variety — Zweigelt's sour cherry acidity mirrors the Apfelkren's freshness; the wine's light tannins complement rather than fight the delicate beef
• aperitif: The Vienna sausage and Carnuntum Zweigelt is a natural Austrian pub pairing; the wine's cherry freshness and light structure is ideal for the grilled pork sausage