Wines made from Dornfelder grapes of Thurgau

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

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 Thurgau

Wine canton of north-eastern German-speaking Switzerland on the shores of Lake Constance and the Rhine (~265 ha), cradle of Müller-Thurgau bred locally in 1882. Signature Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) dominant in red: fine and silky with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, sweet spices and a mineral touch, delicate tannins and lakeside freshness. Historic Müller-Thurgau as fruity white (light muscat, apple, flowers). Also lively Riesling-Silvaner.

What are the typical flavors of the Dornfelder grape variety?