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Key regions
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Synonyms
Orleans is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Pfalz, Germany.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for pineapple and spicy.
The regions that matter for it are Pfalz.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
Watch for the synonyms: gartengst, hartheinsch and gros riesling.
At the table it suits ham steak with pineapple, chicken tikka masala and stir-fried tofu with chilli, garlic and cilantro.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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ham steak with pineapple
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chicken tikka masala
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stir-fried tofu with chilli, garlic and cilantro
Also labelled.
gartengst, hartheinsch, gros riesling.
Bottles to look for.
- Georg Breuer Rudesheimer Orleans Trocken, Rheingau, Germany
- Weingut Knipser Gelber Orleans Trocken, Pfalz, Germany
Orleans: common questions
01.What does Orleans taste like?+
Orleans tastes of pineapple and spicy. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Orleans from?+
Orleans originates in Pfalz, Germany.
03.Where is Orleans grown?+
The key regions for Orleans are Pfalz.
04.What food pairs with Orleans?+
Pour it with ham steak with pineapple, chicken tikka masala and stir-fried tofu with chilli, garlic and cilantro.
05.What else is Orleans called?+
Orleans is also labelled gartengst, hartheinsch and gros riesling.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.