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Blaufränkisch across Europe: Panel tasting results

High scores show the quality that’s available from Blaufränkisch, a red grape that’s widely grown in central Europe but still little seen or known further afield.

Caroline Gilby MW, Stefan Neumann MS and Wieteke Teppema tasted 87 wines, with 6 Outstanding and 36 Highly recommended

Blaufränkisch: Panel tasting scores

87 wines tasted

Exceptional 0
Outstanding 6
Highly recommended 38
Recommended 30
Commended 13


Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their current-release still, dry red wines made in Europe from Blaufränkisch (single variety or blended, but Blaufränkisch must be 50% or more of the blend)


Scroll down to see the top-scoring wines from our Blaufränkisch panel tasting



See all notes and scores from the Blaufränkisch panel tasting


Blaufränkisch panel tasting results:

Wines were tasted blind


The judges

Caroline Gilby MW is an awarded author, speaker and consultant with a passion for the wines of the Balkans, Central and Eastern Europe and the Black Sea. She is a DWWA joint Regional Chair in multiple categories

Stefan Neumann MS is a Master Sommelier who runs his own wine consultancy, having spent many years working in the world of Michelin-starred restaurants. Born close to Austria’s Wachau region, he is the DWWA Regional Chair for Austria and Switzerland

Wieteke Teppema is director of wine for Brown’s Hotel in London. A wine buyer and competition judge, including for the DWWA, her career spans top Michelin-starred restaurants and specialist wine importers


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