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Perle is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Franken, Germany.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for floral and fruity.
The regions that matter for it are Franken, Hessische Bergstrasse and Pfalz.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool climate.
Watch for the synonyms: Alzey 3951, Perle von Alzey and Wuerzburg S 3951.
At the table it suits roast pork and sauerkraut, bacon and egg pie and red prawn curry.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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roast pork and sauerkraut
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bacon and egg pie
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red prawn curry
Also labelled.
Alzey 3951, Perle von Alzey, Wuerzburg S 3951.
Bottles to look for.
- Fratelli Lunelli Ferrari Perle Trentodoc Giftset with Glasses, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Weingut Doering Doring's Feine Perle, Pfalz, Germany
- Weingut Heinz Schneider Schieferperlen Secco Rose Trocken, Mosel, Germany
- Weingut Werner & Lisa Edling Vulkanperle Perlwein Prickelndes, Hessische Bergstrasse, Germany
- Weingut Werner & Lisa Edling Vulkanperle Rosefarben Perlwein Prickelndes, Hessische Bergstrasse, Germany
Perle: common questions
01.What does Perle taste like?+
Perle tastes of floral and fruity. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Perle from?+
Perle originates in Franken, Germany.
03.Where is Perle grown?+
The key regions for Perle are Franken, Hessische Bergstrasse and Pfalz.
04.What food pairs with Perle?+
Pour it with roast pork and sauerkraut, bacon and egg pie and red prawn curry.
05.What else is Perle called?+
Perle is also labelled Alzey 3951, Perle von Alzey and Wuerzburg S 3951.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.