Underdog Grape · Austria

Zierfandler

If you love a full-bodied Chardonnay but want more spice and less sameness, Zierfandler is the Austrian white to chase. It's rich, ageworthy, and almost nobody outside Gumpoldskirchen has heard of it.

Tasting profile
Pistachio and honeyed pear over a spine of acidity, with a white-pepper warmth that lingers longer than you expect.
Where it grows
Thermenregion, Austria
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Thermenregion, Austria

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Read the deep diveZierfandler: Austria's Rich, Spiced White That Isn't Zinfandel

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