Grape · Red
Dornfelder
RedWSET level 3
Cross of Helfensteiner and Heroldrebe. Very dark color. Fruity and soft. Popular in Germany as alternative to imports.
- Origin
- Germany (bred)
- Climate
- Cool
- Skin colour
- Very dark
- Alcohol
- 11-13%
- Ageing potential
- Drink young
Taste profile
Aromas
- Blackberry
- Sour cherry
- Elderberry
- Herbs
Where does it grow?
- Rheinhessen
- Pfalz
Key wines
- Dornfelder Trocken
- Dornfelder Süss
Food
Grilled meat, pasta, cheeses
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