Wines made from Ortega grapes of Sussex
Discover the best wines made with Ortega as a single variety or as a blend of Sussex.
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 England
The wine region of Sussex is located in the region of England of United Kingdom. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Nyetimber or the Domaine Nyetimber produce mainly wines sparkling, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sussex are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Ortega, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sussex often reveals types of flavors of non oak, salt or lemon zest and sometimes also flavors of melon, hazelnut or grass.
What are the typical flavors of the Ortega grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Ortega
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Ortega
- EarthPresent in 5% of Ortega
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Ortega
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Ortega
- OakPresent in 4% of Ortega
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Ortega
- FloralPresent in 3% of Ortega