Regent is a red grape variety, with its roots in Pfalz, Germany.
The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red fruit, blackberry, cherry, spice and earth.
It is planted most seriously in Pfalz, Switzerland, England and Netherlands.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for cold climates.
On other labels it goes by Geilweilerhof 67-198-3.
At the table it suits beef wellington, braised lamb shanks and vegetarian chili.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Geilweilerhof 67-198-3.
Bottles to look for.
- Aan de Breede Beek Regent, Gelderland, Netherlands
- Burgerhof Messner Rose, Brixen, Italy
- Jean-Pierre Decofer No.8 Methode Traditionelle Sekt Rose Brut, Baden, Germany
- Mazza Vineyards 'The Perfect Red', Lake Erie, USA
- Modales Nouveau, Fennville, USA
- Muhlenhof - Weingut Jochen Seibert Regent Lieblich, Rheinhessen, Germany
- Stachlburg Baron Von Kripp Regent Weinberg Dolomiten IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Staffelter Hof - Jan Matthias Klein Red Panda, Mosel, Germany
Regent: common questions
01.What does Regent taste like?+
02.Where is Regent from?+
03.Where is Regent grown?+
04.What food pairs with Regent?+
05.What else is Regent called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.