Wines made from Dunkelfelder grapes of Sachsen
Discover the best wines made with Dunkelfelder as a single variety or as a blend of Sachsen.
Intensely coloured and supple reds with an inky, near-black robe, melted tannins and a fruity mouthfeel, with simple aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), cherry, plum and floral notes. A dye variety (red pulp) mainly used in blending to boost the colour of light reds (notably Pinot Noir) in Germany (Pfalz), Switzerland and England. A German hybrid created in 1939 at Geisenheim (Färbertraube × Pinot Noir).
The northernmost and one of the smallest German wine regions (507 ha), the Elbe valley on loess and granite. Lively, mineral whites largely dominate (81%). Signature Müller-Thurgau with signature notes of light muscat, green apple, white flowers and a citrus touch, supple palate. Taut, chiselled Riesling (lemon, peach), round Weißburgunder (pear, almond), ample Grauburgunder, rare aromatic Goldriesling.