Dornfelder vs Tannat
Compare Dornfelder and Tannat: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Dornfelder | Tannat | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2208 | 2612 |
| Average rating | 3.51 / 5 | 3.66 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States | France, Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Argentina |
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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Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
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