Wines made from Dornfelder grapes of Eastern Switzerland
Discover the best wines made with Dornfelder as a single variety or as a blend of Eastern Switzerland.
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 Eastern Switzerland
German-speaking Switzerland (Ostschweiz) grouping Aargau, Zurich, Schaffhausen, Thurgau, St. Gallen and Graubünden. Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) signature red king (~70%): fine and silky with notes of red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, dried flowers and spice, fine tannins and elegant palate — the Bündner Herrschaft (Graubünden) produces Switzerland's finest Pinots. Supple Müller-Thurgau, floral Riesling-Sylvaner, ample Chardonnay.