Muller-Thurgau

Muller-Thurgau is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Germany.

Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.

Look for peach, apple, pear, floral and herbal.

The regions that matter for it are Alto Adige, Trentino and Switzerland.

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

It blends readily with Morio-Muscat.

Watch for the synonyms: Rivaner, Riesling x Sylvaner, Riesling-Silvaner and Rizlingszilvani.

At the table it suits montasio cheese tart, thin-sliced octopus drizzled with sudachi and prawns steamed in banana leaves.

The structure.

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

Also labelled.

Rivaner, Riesling x Sylvaner, Riesling-Silvaner, Rizlingszilvani.

Bottles to look for.

• Abbazia di Novacella-Kloster Neustift Sudtirol Eisacktaler Muller-Thurgau, Alto Adige, Italy
• Alois Lageder Muller-Thurgau Sudtirol Eisacktaler, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Apostelhoeve Muller-Thurgau, Maastricht, Netherlands
• Black Tower Rivaner, Germany
• Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan Classico Muller Thurgau Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Cantina Tramin Kellerei Muller-Thurgau Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Cantine Monfort Trentino Muller-Thurgau, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Cavit Bottega Vinai Muller Thurgau Trentino, Trentino-Alt Adige, Italy

Muller-Thurgau: common questions

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