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Traisen

Traisen wine guide: the sub-region in Germany, its Riesling, the dry white wine and sweet white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Germany
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Riesling
Styles
dry white · sweet white
2
Signature grapes
1
Producers listed
8
Bottles to find

Traisen is a sub-region of Nahe, Germany.

The signature grape is Riesling, backed by Weissburgunder.

Vines root into volcanic.

The climate is continental.

The region is known for dry white wine and sweet white wine.

Quality is codified by the Grosse Lage, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Weingut Dr. Crusius.

Pour them alongside seafood, chicken dishes and spicy asian cuisine.

Serve at 7 to 10°C.

Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

Soil
Volcanic
Climate
Continental
Styles
dry whitesweet white

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

  • Grosse Lage

Producers worth knowing.

01 Weingut Dr. Crusius

Bottles to look for.

  • Dr. Crusius 'Vom Fels' Riesling Trocken, Nahe, Germany
  • Dr. Crusius Muhlberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Nahe, Germany
  • Dr. Crusius Steinberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Nahe, Germany
  • Dr. Crusius Traiser Bastei Riesling Beerenauslese, Nahe, Germany
  • Dr. Crusius Traiser Bastei Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Nahe, Germany
  • Dr. Crusius Traiser Bastei Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese, Nahe, Germany
  • Dr. Crusius Traiser Fruhburgunder Trocken, Nahe, Germany
  • Dr. Crusius Traiser Riesling Eiswein, Nahe, Germany

At the table.

  • seafood
  • chicken dishes
  • spicy Asian cuisine

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 7 to 10°C.
  • Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

Nearby regions.

Traisen: common questions

01.
What grapes is Traisen known for?
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Riesling is the signature grape of Traisen. Weissburgunder are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Traisen make?
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Traisen produces dry white wine and sweet white wine.
03.
Where is Traisen?
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Traisen is a sub-region in Germany.
04.
What food goes with Traisen wine?
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Try seafood, chicken dishes and spicy asian cuisine.
05.
How long does Traisen wine age?
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Keeps for 5 to 15 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in Germany, or the wider Nahe guide.

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