Fritz Zweigelt (1888-1964) created In 1922 the grape as a cross between Saint-Laurent and Blaufränkisch. But he also was known as a supporter and member of the nazi party wants a group of austrians now that the grape should change the name. Zweigelt is the most popular grape in red wines in Austria and constitutes 13.8% of all wines planted. This is more than twice as much as the second most planted grape in red wines Blaufränkisch. Originally zweigelt called Rotburger until 1975 when it was named after its creator.
the wine sector are now waiting for on the ministry of agriculture will change the name of the popular grape. Several restaurants and wine houses around Vienna is also beginning to market the wines on the grape as ”Blue Monday”.
After the second world war was hvidvinsdruen Dr. Wagnerrebe named after a nazi politician, is amended to board of directors session 88, while in Germany it is known under the name of the Scheurebe.
