Hibernal is a white grape variety, with its roots in Moldova, Germany.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, stone fruit, wet fox and floral.
It is planted most seriously in Czech Republic and Moldova.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
On other labels it goes by Hibernal and Hibernal Grape.
At the table it suits grilled seafood, chicken dishes and salads.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Hibernal, Hibernal Grape.
Bottles to look for.
- Petr Kocarik Hibernal, Moravia, Czech Republic
- Sedlak Hibernal, Pozdni Sber, Czech Republic
- Vinarstvi Baloun Hibernal, Moravia, Czech Republic
- Vinarstvi Hanze Hibernal Pozdni Sber Polosladke, Moravia, Czech Republic
- Vinarstvi Kraus Hibernal Polosuche, Bohemia, Czech Republic
- Vinarstvi Stepan Manak Hibernal Vyber z hroznu Polosuche, Slovacko, Czech Republic
- Vinarstvi Stepanek Hibernal Pozdni Sber Polosladke, Slovacko, Czech Republic
- Vinarstvi U Kaplicky 'Dalibor' Hibernal Vyber z Hroznu Polosladke, Velkopavlovicka, Czech Republic
Hibernal: common questions
01.What does Hibernal taste like?+
02.Where is Hibernal from?+
03.Where is Hibernal grown?+
04.What food pairs with Hibernal?+
05.What else is Hibernal called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.