Dunkelfelder
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Froelich V 4-4
Dunkelfelder is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black plum, earthy note. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Golubok and Teinturier du Cher.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark plum-blackberry fruit and concentrated color.
- Check acidity as moderate with sturdy mid-palate weight.
Confidence signals
- Dunkelfelder teinturier profile
- Medium-plus tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Rheinhessen · Pfalz · Baden
- Classic styles: Teinturier-type German red used for deep color and robust blends · Darkly pigmented red with full palate and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Dunkelfelder a red or white grape variety?
Dunkelfelder is a red wine grape variety.
What does Dunkelfelder smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Dunkelfelder include blackberry, black plum and earthy note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Dunkelfelder?
Documented tells for Dunkelfelder: Look for dark plum-blackberry fruit and concentrated color. and Check acidity as moderate with sturdy mid-palate weight..
What is Dunkelfelder most often confused with in blind tasting?
Dunkelfelder is most commonly confused with Golubok, Teinturier du Cher and Petit Bouschet. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Dunkelfelder grown?
Classic regions for Dunkelfelder include Rheinhessen, Pfalz and Baden.