Wines made from Müller-Thurgau grapes

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Wine made from Müller-Thurgau grape variety

More informations about the variety Müller-Thurgau

Müller-Thurgau shows the character of its noble origins. This Swiss white grape variety is a cross between the royal madeleine and the riesling. The idea that the latter was crossed with the sylvaner is irrelevant. The variety can be recognized by its vigorous character and its semi-erect habit. Preferring rich soils and short prunings, the plant sees its buds open quite early. The buds are cottony and soft green in color. The slightly embossed and tormented blade, with 5 to 7 lobes, makes it possible to distinguish the adult leaves. The clusters appear compact, pyramidal or cylindrical in shape and small to medium in size. The flavour of the Müller-Turgau berries is reminiscent of Muscat. The juicy and crunchy pulp is revealed under a greyish skin. When ripe, the fruit has a mottled shell on a golden yellow background. Switzerland prefers to extract the juice from this variety. The wine made from it is rather heavy and does not keep well.

What are the typical flavors of the Müller-Thurgau grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 87% of Müller-Thurgau
Citrus fruitPresent in 84% of Müller-Thurgau
EarthPresent in 76% of Müller-Thurgau
Tropical fruitPresent in 63% of Müller-Thurgau
MicrobioPresent in 51% of Müller-Thurgau
VegetalPresent in 47% of Müller-Thurgau
OakPresent in 41% of Müller-Thurgau
SpicesPresent in 38% of Müller-Thurgau
FloralPresent in 35% of Müller-Thurgau
Non oakPresent in 34% of Müller-Thurgau

CitrusPresent in 23% of Müller-Thurgau
MineralityPresent in 20% of Müller-Thurgau
ApplesPresent in 18% of Müller-Thurgau
PeachPresent in 16% of Müller-Thurgau
Green applePresent in 16% of Müller-Thurgau
GrapefruitPresent in 15% of Müller-Thurgau
PearPresent in 15% of Müller-Thurgau
LemonPresent in 15% of Müller-Thurgau
TropicalPresent in 13% of Müller-Thurgau
HoneyPresent in 11% of Müller-Thurgau

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