Grape · White
Scheurebe
WhiteWSET level 3
Cross of Riesling and unknown wild grape. Highly aromatic with intense grapefruit. Can be made dry to sweet. Excellent for dessert wines.
- Origin
- Germany (bred)
- Climate
- Cool
- Skin colour
- Green-yellow
- Alcohol
- 11-13%
- Ageing potential
- Good
Taste profile
Aromas
- Grapefruit
- Blackcurrant
- Cassis
- Tropical fruit
- Roses
Where does it grow?
Key wines
- Scheurebe Spätlese
- Scheurebe Auslese
Food
Asian, spicy food, desserts, foie gras
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