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Faber

Faber wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Light
Origin
Germany
Top region
Rheinhessen
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Faber is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Rheinhessen, Germany.

Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for grapey.

The regions that matter for it are Rheinhessen and England.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and a preference for cool climates.

Watch for the synonyms: Faberrebe.

At the table it suits poutine, macaroni cheese and coconut fish curry.

The structure.

Body
Light
Tannin
None
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
grapey

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Poutine
02 Macaroni cheese
03 Coconut fish curry

Also labelled.

Faberrebe.

Bottles to look for.

  • Becker - Das Weingut Faberrebe, Rheinhessen, Germany
  • Faer Isles Subsea Vodka, Faroe Islands, Denmark
  • Lammidia 'Zeus Faber' Bianco, Abruzzo, Italy
  • Weingut Thomas-Rub Faberrebe Kabinett Lieblich, Rheinhessen, Germany

Faber: common questions

01.
What does Faber taste like?
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Faber tastes of grapey. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Faber from?
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Faber originates in Rheinhessen, Germany.
03.
Where is Faber grown?
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The key regions for Faber are Rheinhessen and England.
04.
What food pairs with Faber?
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Pour it with poutine, macaroni cheese and coconut fish curry.
05.
What else is Faber called?
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Faber is also labelled Faberrebe.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.

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