German Grapes
Dornfelder
Dornfelder is a dark-skinned red wine grape of German origin.
It was created by August Herold at the grape breeding institute in Weinsberg in Württemberg in 1955.
Dornfelder Flavors
Dornfelder wines are known for their deep, dark color and vibrant flavors of red and dark berries, Sour Cherry, Blackberry, and Plum.
Some may have subtle floral hints or a touch of spices.
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Elderberry |
 Violet |
 Spice |
Dornfelder Profile
The wines can range from dry to slightly sweet, with moderate tannins and good acidity.
| BODY: | Light |
| TANNINS: | Low |
| FRUIT: | High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
The Ideal Glass for Dornfelder
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Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
Dornfelder Food Pairing
 Grilled Vegetables |
 Spicy Sausages |
 Hearty Stews |
 Schnizel |
 Moussaka |
 Hawaiian Pizza |
 Cheese Burger |
 Spicy Taco |
 BBQ |
 Roast Chicken |
 Roast Pork |
 Roast Lamb |
Roasted Vegetables
Dornfelder's depth complements the caramelized flavors of roasted vegetables:
Bell Peppers. Eggplant. Zucchini.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions. Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Poultry And Ham
Dornfelder's fruity flavors and crisp acidity make it a perfect pairing for poultry:
Roast Poultry. Chicken Casseroles. Boiled Ham.
Hearty Stews
Dornfelder's rich flavors work nicely with hearty stews:
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew. Lamb Tagine. Mushroom Ragout.
Grilled Meat
The fruitiness and acidity of Dornfelder pair well with grilled meat:
BBQ Sausages. Bacon. Lamb Chops. Roast Pork. Pork Ribs.
Cheese
Semi-hard cheeses will can balance the wine's fruitiness and tannins:
Gouda. Gruyère. Aged Cheddar.
Excellent Pairings:
Moussaka. Hawaiian-style pizza.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Sweet Dornfelder
Sweet Dornfelder is a tasty, powerful wine of pronounced aroma and rich dark red colour. It has a delicious flavour of cherries, red berries and plums with decent, smooth tannines.
Its sweetness is pleasant and harmonic, which makes it enjoyable for lovers of not too dry wines.
For a sweeter Dornfelder, try pairing with dark chocolate or chocolate-based desserts, which can enhance the wine's fruity notes.
