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.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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
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Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.