History
Blauburger is a cross between
Blauer Portugieser and Blaufränkisch. It
was created in 1923 by Dr. Fritz Zweigelt at the
Federal Institute for Viticulture and Pomology
at Klosterneuburg, Austria.
Distribution and wines
In 1999 there were 880ha of Blauburger
grown in Austria. It is also a permitted variety
for Egri Bikavér (Bull's Blood) in Hungary.
It gives wines of intense colour, and some berry
fruit on the palate, but with not much bouquet
or tannin. It is mostly used for blending.
Vine and Viticulture
Blauburger gives good yields and
is particularly resistant to Botrytis cinerea,
but is susceptible to milde
