Wines made from Scheurebe grapes of Westhofen
Discover the best wines made with Scheurebe as a single variety or as a blend of Westhofen.
More informations about the variety Scheurebe
German grape variety obtained in 1916 by Georg Shere (1879/1949). It was given until then as coming from a cross between Riesling and Sylvaner, but genetic tests have shown that its father is the Bouquettraube (Bukettrebe), and it is closely related to the Kerner. The Scheurebe can be found in Austria, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Slovenia, Great Britain, the United States (California, Virginia, ...), Canada (Ontario, British Columbia, ...), ... practically unknown in France.
More informations about the region of Rheinhessen
The wine region of Westhofen is located in the region of Rheinhessen of Germany. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seehof or the Domaine Seehof produce mainly wines white, sweet and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Westhofen are Riesling et Scheurebe, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Westhofen often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or tropical fruit.