Wines made from Dornfelder grapes of Slovakia

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

More informations about the variety 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.

More informations about the region of Slovakia

Central European vineyard dominated by whites (75%). Signature Veltlínske Zelené (Grüner Veltliner): lively, peppery whites with notes of green apple, citrus, fresh herbs and a touch of white pepper. Fresh, lemony Welschriesling, supple Müller-Thurgau, round Pinot Blanc, mineral Riesling. Slovak Tokaj (907 ha shared with Hungary): sweet botrytised Furmint (honey, dried apricot, quince).

What are the typical flavors of the Dornfelder grape variety?