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Fruhburgunder

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

Colour
Red
Body
Medium
Origin
Germany
Top region
Ahr
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
12
Synonyms

Fruhburgunder is a red grape variety, with its roots in Ahr and Franken, Germany.

The wines show medium body, low tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to red berries and dried herbs.

It is planted most seriously in Ahr and Franken.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for temperamental, susceptible to pests and diseases.

On other labels it goes by Augustclevner, Augusttraube, Cerna Muska and Ischia.

At the table it suits veal schnitzel, grilled chicken legs and portobello mushrooms roasted with thyme.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Low
Acidity
Medium-low
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
red berries
Aromas
dried herbs
Styles
dry red

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 veal schnitzel
02 grilled chicken legs
03 portobello mushrooms roasted with thyme

Also labelled.

Augustclevner, Augusttraube, Cerna Muska, Ischia, Laurenziustraube, Lugliana, Pinot Noir Précoce, Pinot Madeleine, Raisin de St. Jean, Saint Jacques, Trauentagtraube, Zherna Mushza.

Bottles to look for.

  • AdamsWein - Simone Adams 'Lohpfad' Fruhburgunder, Rheinhessen, Germany
  • Brogsitter Ad Aram Fruhburgunder Trocken, Ahr, Germany
  • Brogsitter Hommage Walporzheimer Pfaffenberg Fruhburgunder Trocken, Ahr, Germany
  • Dagernova Dernauer Hardtberg Fruhburgunder Trocken, Ahr, Germany
  • Dr. Crusius Traiser Fruhburgunder Trocken, Nahe, Germany
  • Jean Stodden Recher Herrenberg Fruhburgunder Grosses Gewachs, Ahr, Germany
  • Muller-Ruprecht Blanc de Noir Rose, Pfalz, Germany
  • Njord Pinot Noir Precoce Sparkling Rose, Denmark

Fruhburgunder: common questions

01.
What does Fruhburgunder taste like?
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Fruhburgunder tastes of red berries and dried herbs. The wines show medium body, low tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Fruhburgunder from?
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Fruhburgunder originates in Ahr and Franken, Germany.
03.
Where is Fruhburgunder grown?
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The key regions for Fruhburgunder are Ahr and Franken.
04.
What food pairs with Fruhburgunder?
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Pour it with veal schnitzel, grilled chicken legs and portobello mushrooms roasted with thyme.
05.
What else is Fruhburgunder called?
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Fruhburgunder is also labelled Augustclevner, Augusttraube, Cerna Muska, Ischia and Laurenziustraube, plus seven more.

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

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