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Winography

Dornfelder

DORN-fell-der

Dry · Red

A modern German crossing bred for deep color and reliable ripening in cool climates. Produces inky, fruit-forward wines that range from simple quaffing reds to more serious oak-aged versions.

Globalplantings
7,646
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
Germany
96% of global total
Countriesgrown
13
across 3 continents
BodyMedium
LightFull
AcidityMedium
LowHigh
TanninLow–Medium
LowHigh
KEY AROMAS
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