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Gutenborner

Gutenborner 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
Mosel
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Gutenborner is a white grape variety, with its roots in Mosel, Germany.

The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to citrus, green apple, stone fruit, floral and herbaceous.

It is planted most seriously in Mosel and Rheingau.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool.

On other labels it goes by Geisenheim 17-52.

At the table it suits shrimp ravioli, snapper ceviche and grilled cheese sandwiches.

The structure.

Body
Light
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium-high
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
citrusgreen applestone fruit
Aromas
floralherbaceous
Styles
dry white

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 shrimp ravioli
02 snapper ceviche
03 grilled cheese sandwiches

Also labelled.

Geisenheim 17-52.

Gutenborner: common questions

01.
What does Gutenborner taste like?
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Gutenborner tastes of citrus, green apple, stone fruit, floral and herbaceous. The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Gutenborner from?
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Gutenborner originates in Mosel, Germany.
03.
Where is Gutenborner grown?
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The key regions for Gutenborner are Mosel and Rheingau.
04.
What food pairs with Gutenborner?
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Pour it with shrimp ravioli, snapper ceviche and grilled cheese sandwiches.
05.
What else is Gutenborner called?
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Gutenborner is also labelled Geisenheim 17-52.

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

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