Wines made from Müller-Thurgau grapes of Surrey
Discover the best wines made with Müller-Thurgau as a single variety or as a blend of Surrey.
Light, aromatic whites with a tender palate and moderate acidity, with muscat-like aromas of white flowers, apple, citrus, peach and honeyed notes. Made as easy dry whites, popular semi-dry wines and some sparkling cuvées. Widely planted in Germany (Rheinhessen, Baden), northern Italy (Alto Adige, Trentino), Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Japan. Cross of riesling × madeleine royale created in 1882 by Hermann Müller in Geisenheim.
County in southern England (Surrey Hills, southwest of London), chalk-sand-clay soils identical to those of Champagne on south-facing slopes, cool climate. Signature: Champagne-style trio of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in traditional-method sparkling wines with green apple, lemon, brioche, white flowers and a chalky note, fine bubbles and a saline finish — award-winning internationally. Bacchus as aromatic still white (elderflower, citrus). Denbies Wine Estate.