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Synonyms
Scheurebe is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Rheinhessen, Germany.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
Look for blackcurrant, grapefruit, lemon, honeysuckle, herbal and fruity.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Rheinhessen, Pfalz and Burgenland.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high yielding vigour and a preference for temperate.
Watch for the synonyms: Scheu, Sämling 88 and Dr. Wagner-Rebe.
At the table it suits wiener schnitzel, potato salad and apple donuts.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Wiener schnitzel
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potato salad
03
apple donuts
Also labelled.
Scheu, Sämling 88, Dr. Wagner-Rebe.
Bottles to look for.
- Hans Tschida - Angerhof Samling Beerenauslese, Burgenland, Austria
- Hans Tschida - Angerhof Samling Trockenbeerenauslese, Burgenland, Austria
- Horst Sauer Escherndorfer Lump Scheurebe Spatlese, Franken, Germany
- Joseph Phelps Delice Scheurebe, St Helena, USA
- Joseph Phelps Eisrebe Late Harvest Scheurebe, St Helena, USA
- Muller-Catoir Haardt Scheurebe, Pfalz, Germany
- Muller-Catoir Haardter Mandelring Scheurebe Spatlese, Pfalz, Germany
- Muller-Catoir MC Scheurebe Trocken, Pfalz, Germany
Scheurebe: common questions
01.What does Scheurebe taste like?+
Scheurebe tastes of blackcurrant, grapefruit, lemon, honeysuckle, herbal and fruity, plus one more. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Scheurebe from?+
Scheurebe originates in Rheinhessen, Germany.
03.Where is Scheurebe grown?+
The key regions for Scheurebe are Rheinhessen, Pfalz and Burgenland.
04.What food pairs with Scheurebe?+
Pour it with wiener schnitzel, potato salad and apple donuts.
05.What else is Scheurebe called?+
Scheurebe is also labelled Scheu, Sämling 88 and Dr. Wagner-Rebe.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.