Wines made from Müller-Thurgau grapes of Trentin-Haut-Adige
Discover the best wines made with Müller-Thurgau as a single variety or as a blend of Trentin-Haut-Adige.
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 region of Trentin-Haut-Adige
Trentino-Alto Adige is Italy's northernmost wine region, located right on the border with Austria. Production was once dominated by the local red varieties Lagrein and Schiava. Now white wines are becoming more important in terms of Volume. Increasingly, they are made from internationally renowned Grape varieties such as Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay.
What are the typical flavors of the Müller-Thurgau grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Müller-Thurgau
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Müller-Thurgau
- EarthPresent in 3% of Müller-Thurgau
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Müller-Thurgau
- OakPresent in 2% of Müller-Thurgau
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Müller-Thurgau
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Müller-Thurgau
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Müller-Thurgau
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Müller-Thurgau
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Müller-Thurgau
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Müller-Thurgau
- GooseberryPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- Lemon zestPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- StrawPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- MelonPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- SagePresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- SavoryPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- ElderflowerPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- OilPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
News about the grape variety Müller-Thurgau
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