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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Rauschling is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Schaffhausen, Zurich, Switzerland.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, green apple, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Schaffhausen and Zurich.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool climate.
Watch for the synonyms: Dretsch, Klopfer and Ruchelin.
At the table it suits cream of asparagus soup, takodaki (japanese octopus balls) and prawns steamed in banana leaves.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Cream of asparagus soup
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Takodaki (Japanese octopus balls)
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Prawns steamed in banana leaves
Also labelled.
Dretsch, Klopfer, Ruchelin.
Bottles to look for.
- Bechtel-Weine Rauschling, Zurichsee, Switzerland
- Dreistand Stafa Sternehalde Rauschling, Zurich, Switzerland
- Herterwein 'Ferdinand' Rauschling, Zurich, Switzerland
- Hocklistein 'Afenrain' Rauschling, St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Hocklistein 'Hocklistein' Rauschling, St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Hocklistein 'Tradition' Rauschling, St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Jonas Ettlin JET 'RL' Rauschling, Zurichsee, Switzerland
- Jonas Ettlin JET 'Vivace' Rauschling, Zurichsee, Switzerland
Rauschling: common questions
01.What does Rauschling taste like?+
Rauschling tastes of citrus, green apple, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Rauschling from?+
Rauschling originates in Schaffhausen, Zurich, Switzerland.
03.Where is Rauschling grown?+
The key regions for Rauschling are Schaffhausen and Zurich.
04.What food pairs with Rauschling?+
Pour it with cream of asparagus soup, takodaki (japanese octopus balls) and prawns steamed in banana leaves.
05.What else is Rauschling called?+
Rauschling is also labelled Dretsch, Klopfer and Ruchelin.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Switzerland.