Wines made from Müller-Thurgau grapes of Czech Republic
Discover the best wines made with Müller-Thurgau as a single variety or as a blend of Czech Republic.
More informations about the variety Müller-Thurgau
Müller-Thurgau shows the character of its noble origins. This Swiss white grape variety is a cross between the royal madeleine and the riesling. The idea that the latter was crossed with the sylvaner is irrelevant. The variety can be recognized by its vigorous character and its semi-erect habit. Preferring rich soils and short prunings, the plant sees its buds open quite early. The buds are cottony and soft green in color. The slightly embossed and tormented blade, with 5 to 7 lobes, makes it possible to distinguish the adult leaves. The clusters appear compact, pyramidal or cylindrical in shape and small to medium in size. The flavour of the Müller-Turgau berries is reminiscent of Muscat. The juicy and crunchy pulp is revealed under a greyish skin. When ripe, the fruit has a mottled shell on a golden yellow background. Switzerland prefers to extract the juice from this variety. The wine made from it is rather heavy and does not keep well.
More informations about the wines of Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, the western half of the former CzechoSlovakia, is better known for its beer than its wine. However, it produces both in respectable quantities. Czech wine production flourished in the early years of the 21st century. The government offered large subsidies for planting NewVineyards and modernizing obsolete wine-making equipment.
What are the typical flavors of the Müller-Thurgau grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 19% of Müller-Thurgau
- Citrus fruitPresent in 16% of Müller-Thurgau
- EarthPresent in 8% of Müller-Thurgau
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Müller-Thurgau
- OakPresent in 6% of Müller-Thurgau
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Müller-Thurgau
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Müller-Thurgau
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Müller-Thurgau
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Müller-Thurgau
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Müller-Thurgau
- FloralPresent in 3% of Müller-Thurgau
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Müller-Thurgau
- PeachPresent in 2% of Müller-Thurgau
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Müller-Thurgau
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Müller-Thurgau
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- Lime zestPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- NuttyPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
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