Wines made from Dornfelder grapes of Germany

Discover the best wines made with Dornfelder as a single variety or as a blend of Germany.

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More informations about the variety Dornfelder

German, intraspecific cross made in 1955 by August Karl Herold (1902-1973) between the helfensteiner and the heroldrebe (more details, click here!). With these same parents he also obtained the hegel. The Dornfelder can be found in Switzerland, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Canada, United States, ... . Virtually unknown in France, we nevertheless recognize a certain interest in it due to its short phenological cycle and the quality of its wines, both rosé and red.

More informations about the wines of Germany

Germany - famous primarily for the world-class Grape/riesling">Riesling produced in its Mosel region - is entering a New phase in its wine history. At the beginning of the 21st century, the country's winemakers are convincingly proving that they are good for more than just Mosel Riesling. High-quality German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is now emerging from various regions, including Baden, the Palatinate and even the tiny Ahr Valley. Overlooking a much lesser period of glory - the 1970s and 1980s - Germany has a Long and illustrious history of viticulture.

What are the typical flavors of the Dornfelder grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 64% of Dornfelder
Black fruitPresent in 48% of Dornfelder
OakPresent in 39% of Dornfelder
EarthPresent in 36% of Dornfelder
Non oakPresent in 31% of Dornfelder
SpicesPresent in 27% of Dornfelder
MicrobioPresent in 20% of Dornfelder
PlumPresent in 8% of Dornfelder
Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Dornfelder
BlackberryPresent in 7% of Dornfelder

CherryPresent in 7% of Dornfelder
Dried fruitPresent in 7% of Dornfelder
OakyPresent in 5% of Dornfelder
Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Dornfelder
VanillaPresent in 5% of Dornfelder
FloralPresent in 5% of Dornfelder
RaspberryPresent in 4% of Dornfelder
Black currantPresent in 4% of Dornfelder
StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Dornfelder
Red fruitPresent in 4% of Dornfelder

News about the grape variety Dornfelder

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