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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Dunkelfelder is a red grape variety, with its roots in Pfalz, Germany.
The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark fruits, earthy, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Pfalz and Baden.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for moderate climates.
On other labels it goes by Färbtraube Froelich and Purpur.
At the table it suits läwwerknepp, steak and kidney pie and tomato pasta bake.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Läwwerknepp
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Steak and kidney pie
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Tomato pasta bake
Also labelled.
Färbtraube Froelich, Purpur.
Bottles to look for.
- Weingut & Edelobstbrennerei Burnikel Dunkelfelder Trocken, Pfalz, Germany
- Weingut Dieter Kuntz Dunkelfelder Halbtrocken, Pfalz, Germany
- Weingut Dieter Kuntz Dunkelfelder Lieblich, Pfalz, Germany
- Weingut Dieter Kuntz Dunkelfelder Trocken, Pfalz, Germany
- Weingut Gerhard Horner Fruchtig Dunkelfelder, Pfalz, Germany
- Weingut Hans Meinhardt Gonnheimer Martinshohe Dunkelfelder Trocken, Pfalz, Germany
- Weingut Karl-Ludwig Scherr Dunkelfelder Im Barrique Gereift Trocken, Pfalz, Germany
- Weingut Landhaus Christmann Dunkelfelder Trocken, Pfalz, Germany
Dunkelfelder: common questions
01.What does Dunkelfelder taste like?+
Dunkelfelder tastes of dark fruits, earthy, floral and herbal. The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Dunkelfelder from?+
Dunkelfelder originates in Pfalz, Germany.
03.Where is Dunkelfelder grown?+
The key regions for Dunkelfelder are Pfalz and Baden.
04.What food pairs with Dunkelfelder?+
Pour it with läwwerknepp, steak and kidney pie and tomato pasta bake.
05.What else is Dunkelfelder called?+
Dunkelfelder is also labelled Färbtraube Froelich and Purpur.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.