Austria — Grapes Varieties — Every Glass Matters

Müller-Thurgau

Müller-Thurgau was created as a crossing between Riesling and Madeleine Royale by Dr, Müller who lived in Thurgau Switzerland, hence the name.

GrapesCoralie StrongApril 24, 2020Pear, Peach, Rose, Geranium, Müller-Thurgau, Germany, Austria, New Zealand, United Kingdom, UK, High Yield, fresh, Bulk, Dry, Medium-sweet

Furmint

Best known for its role in producing Tokaji Aszú, a sweet Hungarian wine but Furmint is also used to produce dry white wines and even sparkling wines.

GrapesCoralie StrongJanuary 29, 2019Furmint, Hungary, Apricot, Apple, Mango, Lemon, Lime, Croatia, Austria, Slovenia, Tokaj, Tokaji, Dry, Sweet, Sparkling

Gewürztraminer

A highly aromatic grape variety that has the ability to produce outstanding and complex wines. It is deeply coloured, with pink skins making it easy to recognise in the glass. It’s one of the four noble varieties in Alsace and historically has shown great significance.

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