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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Wurzer is a white grape variety, with its roots in Rheinhessen, Germany.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, floral, herbaceous, apple, tropical fruits and stone fruits.
It is planted most seriously in Rheinhessen, Nelson, Essex and Sussex.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening and a preference for cool-climate.
It blends readily with Ortega, Reichensteiner and Schonburger.
On other labels it goes by Würzer.
At the table it suits roasted goose with dried apples and apricots, chicken and quinoa salad with dried apricots and baby spinach and spicy tofu stir fry.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Roasted goose with dried apples and apricots
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Chicken and quinoa salad with dried apricots and baby spinach
03
Spicy tofu stir fry
Also labelled.
Würzer.
Bottles to look for.
- Seifried Wurzer, Nelson, New Zealand
- Weingut Gustavshof Wurzer Weiss Trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany
- Weingut und Sektgut Dr. Hubert Ganz Guldentaler Honigberg Wurzer Spatlese, Nahe, Germany
- Weingut Vogt-Fehlinger Wurzer Halbtrocken, Rheinhessen, Germany
- Weingut Vogt-Fehlinger Wurzer Lieblich, Rheinhessen, Germany
Wurzer: common questions
01.What does Wurzer taste like?+
Wurzer tastes of citrus, floral, herbaceous, apple, tropical fruits and stone fruits, plus six more. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Wurzer from?+
Wurzer originates in Rheinhessen, Germany.
03.Where is Wurzer grown?+
The key regions for Wurzer are Rheinhessen, Nelson, Essex, Sussex and Berkshire.
04.What food pairs with Wurzer?+
Pour it with roasted goose with dried apples and apricots, chicken and quinoa salad with dried apricots and baby spinach and spicy tofu stir fry.
05.What else is Wurzer called?+
Wurzer is also labelled Würzer.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.