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Samtrot

Samtrot wine guide: what this red grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
Red
Body
Medium
Origin
Germany
Top region
Wurttemberg
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

Samtrot is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Wurttemberg, Germany.

Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.

Look for red fruits, spice and earthy notes.

The regions that matter for it are Wurttemberg.

In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate climate.

Watch for the synonyms: Samtrott.

At the table it suits beef, onion and potato stew, chicken liver pâté and roasted partridge.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium-low
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Off-dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
red fruitsspiceearthy notes
Styles
dry redoff-dry redsweet red

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Beef, onion and potato stew
02 Chicken liver pâté
03 Roasted partridge

Also labelled.

Samtrott.

Bottles to look for.

  • Collegium Wirtemberg Samtrot Feinherb, Wurttemberg, Germany
  • Genossenschafts Kellerei Heilbronn Samtrot Kabinett, Wurttemberg, Germany
  • Genossenschafts Kellerei Heilbronn Samtrot Spatlese, Wurttemberg, Germany
  • Heuchelberg Weingartner Grossgartacher Grafenberg Samtrot Kabinett, Wurttemberg, Germany
  • Kasbergkeller Mundelsheim Samtrot, Wurttemberg, Germany
  • Rolf Willy Samtrot Kabinett, Wurttemberg, Germany
  • Rolf Willy Samtrot Spatlese, Wurttemberg, Germany
  • Rolf Willy Samtrot Weissherbst Kabinett, Wurttemberg, Germany

Samtrot: common questions

01.
What does Samtrot taste like?
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Samtrot tastes of red fruits, spice and earthy notes. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Samtrot from?
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Samtrot originates in Wurttemberg, Germany.
03.
Where is Samtrot grown?
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The key regions for Samtrot are Wurttemberg.
04.
What food pairs with Samtrot?
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Pour it with beef, onion and potato stew, chicken liver pâté and roasted partridge.
05.
What else is Samtrot called?
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Samtrot is also labelled Samtrott.

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

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