Wines made from Dornfelder grapes of Zurichsee

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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 Zürich

Wine region of German-speaking Switzerland around Lake Zurich, south-facing slopes on moraines, molasse and schists. Signature Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) as king red: fine and silky with red cherry, raspberry, underbrush, dried flowers and spices, fine tannins and elegant palate — among the best in German Switzerland. Räuschling native local specialty (lake vine): lively mineral white. Supple Müller-Thurgau, ample Chardonnay, aromatic Gewürztraminer.

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