Dornfelder vs Molinara

Compare Dornfelder and Molinara: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.

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DornfelderMolinara
Colournoirnoir
Number of wines22082577
Average rating3.51 / 53.80 / 5
Producing countriesGermany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United StatesItaly, Spain, Brazil, Portugal, France

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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Molinara

Light, lively reds with pale colour, discreet tannins and brisk acidity, with aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, gentle spices and herbal notes. Traditional partner to corvina and rondinella in the typical blends of Valpolicella DOC, Bardolino DOC, Amarone DOCG and Recioto DOCG, bringing freshness and tension. Native Venetian variety from Lake Garda.

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