Saale-Unstrut

Saale-Unstrut is a wine region of Germany.

The signature grape is Müller-Thurgau, backed by Pinot Blanc, Silvaner, Riesling and Dornfelder, plus one more.

Vines root into limestone, sandstone and sedimentary.

The climate is continental, running high sunshine and notable rainfall.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside, slopes and valley floor.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, floral and citrus notes, fresh and fruity and ideal for summer drinking, plus two more.

The named areas within are Freyburg and Karsdorf.

Pour them alongside seafood, chicken, light pasta dishes and fresh salads.

Serve at 7 to 10°C.

Keeps for 2 to 5 years.

In the glass.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Floral and citrus notes.

Rosé: Fresh and fruity, Ideal for summer drinking.

Sparkling: Dry and vibrant, Focus on fruity characters.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Bohme & Tochter 'Lager' Spatburgunder, Saale-Unstrut, Germany
• Konni & Evi Blauer Silvaner, Saale-Unstrut, Germany
• Konni & Evi Trias Silvaner, Saale-Unstrut, Germany
• Konni & Evi Weissburgunder Ehrau, Saale-Unstrut, Germany
• Landesweingut Kloster Pforta Bacchus Gutswein Trocken, Saale-Unstrut, Germany
• Landesweingut Kloster Pforta Blauer Zweigelt Trocken, Saale-Unstrut, Germany
• Landesweingut Kloster Pforta Rose Cuvee Halbtrocken, Saale-Unstrut, Germany
• Landesweingut Kloster Pforta Weisser Burgunder Trocken, Saale-Unstrut, Germany

At the table.

• Seafood
• Chicken
• Light pasta dishes
• Fresh salads

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 7 to 10°C.
• Keeps for 2 to 5 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Saale-Unstrut: common questions

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