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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Schonburger is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Rheinhessen, Germany.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for grape, floral, fruity and delicate floral.
The regions that matter for it are England, Tasmania and Canada.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool climate.
It blends readily with Kerner and Reichensteiner.
Watch for the synonyms: Schoenburger and Geisenheim 15-114.
At the table it suits salmon and avocado sushi, seared scallops and spaghetti with olives and chilli peppers.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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salmon and avocado sushi
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seared scallops
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spaghetti with olives and chilli peppers
Also labelled.
Schoenburger, Geisenheim 15-114.
Bottles to look for.
- Barringwood Park Vineyard Schonburger, Tasmania, Australia
- Biddenden Schonburger, England
- Black Widow Winery Single Vineyard Schonburger, Naramata, Canada
- Bow in the Cloud Vineyard Schonburger, England
- Bream Creek Vineyard Late Picked Schonburger, Tasmania, Australia
- Bream Creek Vineyard Schonburger, Tasmania, Australia
- Burn Valley Vineyard Schonburger, Norfolk, England
- Chet Valley Vineyard 'Swift' Schonburger, Norfolk, England
Schonburger: common questions
01.What does Schonburger taste like?+
Schonburger tastes of grape, floral, fruity and delicate floral. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Schonburger from?+
Schonburger originates in Rheinhessen, Germany.
03.Where is Schonburger grown?+
The key regions for Schonburger are England, Tasmania and Canada.
04.What food pairs with Schonburger?+
Pour it with salmon and avocado sushi, seared scallops and spaghetti with olives and chilli peppers.
05.What else is Schonburger called?+
Schonburger is also labelled Schoenburger and Geisenheim 15-114.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.