Sankt Laurent

Sankt-Laurent is an aromatic black grape variety planted throughout parts of central Europe. It is most commonly found in Austria's key red-wine regions Niederosterreich and Burgenland.

It is also the most widely planted red variety in the Czech Republic and is gaining popularity in Germany and other cooler winegrowing nations.

Sankt-Laurent wines tend to be dark purple in color, structured yet silky with a characteristic dark-cherry flavor (similar to Pinot Noir). Blackberries, smoke and spice are also commonly exhibited. The wines are often matured in oak and show good aging ability.