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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Reichensteiner is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Rheinhessen, Germany.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, apple, pear, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Rheinhessen, England and New Zealand.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for moderate.
It blends readily with Müller-Thurgau.
Watch for the synonyms: Geisenheim 18-92.
At the table it suits crab on toast, cheesecake and lemon pound cake.
Best drunk young.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
01
crab on toast
02
cheesecake
03
lemon pound cake
Also labelled.
Geisenheim 18-92.
Bottles to look for.
- Davenport Vineyards Limney Estate Blanc de Blancs, Sussex, England
- Frome Valley Reichensteiner, Herefordshire, England
Reichensteiner: common questions
01.What does Reichensteiner taste like?+
Reichensteiner tastes of citrus, apple, pear, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Reichensteiner from?+
Reichensteiner originates in Rheinhessen, Germany.
03.Where is Reichensteiner grown?+
The key regions for Reichensteiner are Rheinhessen, England and New Zealand.
04.What food pairs with Reichensteiner?+
Pour it with crab on toast, cheesecake and lemon pound cake.
05.What else is Reichensteiner called?+
Reichensteiner is also labelled Geisenheim 18-92.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.