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Picture - On The Way to the Wine Harvest - by Nigel A JAMES
Franz
Zweigelt
Austria is
famous for many famous things. Its food and its wine are amongst the
best in the world. And, the Austrians love wine in a very big way.
And, one of the best wines of all is a beautiful red called Zweigelt.
And, Zweigelt is all thanks to one man. Franz Zweigelt.
In 1922,
whilst working at the Klosterneuburger Wine School, Franz Zweigelt
developed the Zweigelt grape. This grape was strong, tasty, and
extremely resistant. And, it definitely saved the Austrian wine
making trade. This grape was resistant to disease. But, the Austrians
had very little resistance to Zweigelt.
Soon,
Zweigelt had become the most popular red wine in Austria, The
Austrians could not get enough. And, overnight, Franz Zweigelt
became a popular man. A national hero. He was loved and admired. A
Zweigelt red was one of the best in the world.
Franz
Zweigelt was born on the 13th of January, 1888, in the
small Styrian village of Hitzendorf. Franz Zweigelt wrote many
scientific books in the course of his life. He was also the
publisher of two scientific magazines.
Franz
Zweigelt died in 1964 on the 18th of September. In 2002,
the Franz Zweigelt Prize was awarded for the first time. A prize for
excellent wines.
Zweigelt
wine is a very important part of modern Austrian culture. The name
Zweigelt stands for Austrian quality and standards. Zweigelt will
never be forgotten.
On the way to the Wine harvest - by Nigel A JAMES
