Dornfelder is an extremely popular German red grape that is based on four classic varieties: Lemberger (aka Blaufränkisch), Portugieser, Frühburgunder and Trollinger. It produces fruity, medium-bodied wines with deep colour and good acidity. Made in a medium-sweet, fruit-forward style, its lightly floral aroma and plush flavours of plums and cherries are well balanced by velvety tannins. It has an intense colour, lip-smacking flavour, and pairs well with a wide variety of foods.
Viticulture
The 2020 vintage started out quite rainy, which was actually a welcome blessing for the vines and the soil after two very dry years, and it gave us a very positive start. From May onward, the weather showed its beautiful side with moderate temperatures and sufficient rainfall. In general, the summer nights remained cool until July. This has a positive effect on the growth of the vine and aroma expression.