Summary

Named blue 'Frankish' ()as opposed to 'Hunnic') this grape has likely been creating wines since the Middle Ages. It requires warmer growing conditions to ripen fully, else it can show unpleasant green notes, and yields must be constrained for quality. However, under the right conditions, it can produce outstanding wines.

Important Wines

• Blaufränkisch
  (Very Good to Outstanding)
• Leithaberg DAC Red
  (Very Good to Outstanding)
• Neusiedlersee Reserve Red
  (Very Good)

Regional Synonyms

• Blauer
• Blaufrankisch
• Borgona
• Borgonja
• Burgund Mare
• Franconia
• Frankovka
• Frankovka Modra
• Kékfrankos
• Lemberger
• Limberger
• Modra Frankinja

Percentage of Plantings