Wines made from Müller-Thurgau grapes of Thurgau
Discover the best wines made with Müller-Thurgau as a single variety or as a blend of Thurgau.
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 Thurgau
The wine region of Thurgau of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Weingut Lenz or the Domaine Weingut Lenz produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Thurgau are Pinot noir, Müller-Thurgau and Cabernet-Jura, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Thurgau often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Müller-Thurgau grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Müller-Thurgau
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