Dornfelder vs Grenache noir
Compare Dornfelder and Grenache noir: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Dornfelder | Grenache noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2208 | 1685 |
| Average rating | 3.51 / 5 | 3.88 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States | France, Spain, United States, Australia, South Africa |
Dornfelder
Intensely coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, soft tannins and a generous palate, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum and floral notes. Made as light easy-drinking reds, popular semi-dry cuvées and more structured barrel-aged versions. The second most planted red variety in Germany (Palatinate, Rheinhessen, Württemberg). Cross of helfensteiner × heroldrebe created in 1955 in Weinsberg by August Herold.
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Supple, sunny reds with a light robe and generous alcohol, with aromas of candied red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), garrigue, gentle spices, white pepper and kirsch notes. Ripe tannins and a warm palate. Pillar of GSM blends in the southern Rhône (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras), star of Tavel rosé, Priorat and Aragonese Garnacha. Also in natural sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Historic Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
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