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Osiris

Osiris 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
California
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Osiris is a white grape variety, with its roots in Bavaria, Germany.

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

The tasting note runs to lemon and lime.

It is planted most seriously in California.

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

On other labels it goes by Wuerzburg B-51-8-28.

At the table it suits pad thai, shrimp ceviche and chicken kiev.

The structure.

Body
Light
Tannin
None
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
lemonlime
Styles
dry white

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Pad thai
02 Shrimp ceviche
03 Chicken kiev

Also labelled.

Wuerzburg B-51-8-28.

Osiris: common questions

01.
What does Osiris taste like?
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Osiris tastes of lemon and lime. The wines show light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Osiris from?
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Osiris originates in Bavaria, Germany.
03.
Where is Osiris grown?
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The key regions for Osiris are California.
04.
What food pairs with Osiris?
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Pour it with pad thai, shrimp ceviche and chicken kiev.
05.
What else is Osiris called?
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Osiris is also labelled Wuerzburg B-51-8-28.

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

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