Bacchus
White wine grape variety
Also known as Bacchus Rebe
Bacchus is a white wine grape with signature aromas of elderflower, lime, grapefruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium(−) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Riesling and Muller-Thurgau.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for aromatic elderflower-grapefruit lift with a softer acid profile.
- Check for muscat-like fragrance without the full richness of Gewurztraminer (#12609).
Confidence signals
- Elderflower-citrus aromatic profile
- High aromatic intensity with softer acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Franken · Rheinhessen · Nahe
- Classic styles: Aromatic German white with low-to-moderate acidity · Fragrant early-drinking white
Common questions
Is Bacchus a red or white grape variety?
Bacchus is a white wine grape variety.
What does Bacchus smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bacchus include elderflower, lime and grapefruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(−) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bacchus?
Documented tells for Bacchus: Look for aromatic elderflower-grapefruit lift with a softer acid profile. and Check for muscat-like fragrance without the full richness of Gewurztraminer (#12609)..
What is Bacchus most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bacchus is most commonly confused with Riesling, Muller-Thurgau and Kerner. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bacchus grown?
Classic regions for Bacchus include Franken, Rheinhessen and Nahe.