Wines made from Ortega grapes of Pfalz
Discover the best wines made with Ortega as a single variety or as a blend of Pfalz.
More informations about the variety Ortega
An intraspecific cross between Müller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe obtained in 1948 by Hans Breider (1908-1960) at the Bavarian Research Station for Viticulture and Horticulture in Veitsnöchheim (Germany). Almost unknown in France, it can be found in Germany, Belgium, England, the United States and Canada. Its early maturity and muscatel taste have sometimes led to it being offered as a table grape on market stalls.
More informations about the region of Pfalz
Pfalz is a key wine producing region in western Germany, located between the Rhein/Rhine river and the low-lying Haardt mountain range (a natural continuation of the Alsatian Vosges). It covers a rectangle of land 45 miles (75km) Long and 15 miles (25km) wide. To the NorthLiesRheinhessen; to the South, the French border and Alsace. In terms of both quality and quantity, Pfalz is one of Germany's most important regions, and one which shows great promise for the future.
What are the typical flavors of the Ortega grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Ortega
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Ortega
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Ortega
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Ortega
- OakPresent in 2% of Ortega
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Ortega
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Ortega
- JamPresent in 1% of Ortega
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Ortega
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Ortega
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Ortega
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Ortega
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Ortega