Grape · Red
Dornfelder
Cool to moderate continental climate
About
Germany's most planted red grape crossing (Helfensteiner × Heroldrebe, created 1955). Prized for deep, inky color and accessible dark fruit. Ranges from simple, fruity everyday reds to serious, oak-aged wines with structure. Thrives in Pfalz, Rheinhessen, and Württemberg.
Typical profile
Body
Rounded
Tannins
Integrated
Acidity
Crisp
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Young · fresh from the glass
Oak influence
Light to moderate oak
Aging
Simple versions drink young. Oak-aged examples can age 5-8 years.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.
Food pairings
grilled meatspastapizzastewsmild cheese