Sankt Laurent is a highly aromatic dark-skinned grape grown mostly in Austria and the Czech Republic, and DNA studies show it's an offspring of Pinot Noir. Like its famous parent, it produces medium-bodied, silky wines with fine tannins — the gripping sensation on your gums — and refreshing acidity from the cool climates it favors. It ripens early and is prone to poor fruit-set, which keeps yields (and plantings) small.
Also known as Blauer Saint Laurent, Laurenztraube, Saint Laurent, Svatovavřinecké, Szentlőrinc.
Primary flavors
Blackberry Earthy spice Red cherry Violet
Styles
Light red
Lineage
Sankt Laurent is a crossing of Pinot Noir.
Zweigelt is a crossing of Sankt Laurent.
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