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Synonyms
Kanzler is a white grape variety, with its roots in Rheinhessen, Germany.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to apple, pear, peach, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Rheinhessen.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
On other labels it goes by Kanzlerrebe.
At the table it suits wiener schnitzel, lentils with fresh herbs and preserved lemons and spicy chicken stirfry with cashews.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Wiener schnitzel
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Lentils with fresh herbs and preserved lemons
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Spicy chicken stirfry with cashews
Also labelled.
Kanzlerrebe.
Bottles to look for.
- Schales Kanzler Auslese, Rheinhessen, Germany
- Weingut Hilz Kanzler Auslese, Pfalz, Germany
- Weingut Storr Kanzler Auslese, Rheinhessen, Germany
Kanzler: common questions
01.What does Kanzler taste like?+
Kanzler tastes of apple, pear, peach, floral and herbal. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Kanzler from?+
Kanzler originates in Rheinhessen, Germany.
03.Where is Kanzler grown?+
The key regions for Kanzler are Rheinhessen.
04.What food pairs with Kanzler?+
Pour it with wiener schnitzel, lentils with fresh herbs and preserved lemons and spicy chicken stirfry with cashews.
05.What else is Kanzler called?+
Kanzler is also labelled Kanzlerrebe.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.