Ehrenfelser
White wine grape variety
Also known as Ehrenfelser Germany
Ehrenfelser is a white wine grape with signature aromas of citrus, green apple, floral note. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Riesling and Muller-Thurgau.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on citrus-apple fruit and floral lift.
- Check acidity as lively but less sharp than Riesling (#10077) extremes.
Confidence signals
- Ehrenfelser profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium aroma
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Pfalz · Rheinhessen · Okanagan
- Classic styles: Geisenheim crossing designed as a Riesling (#10077) alternative with earlier ripening · Fresh aromatic white that can support dry and sweet styles
Common questions
Is Ehrenfelser a red or white grape variety?
Ehrenfelser is a white wine grape variety.
What does Ehrenfelser smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ehrenfelser include citrus, green apple and floral note. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ehrenfelser?
Documented tells for Ehrenfelser: Anchor on citrus-apple fruit and floral lift. and Check acidity as lively but less sharp than Riesling (#10077) extremes..
What is Ehrenfelser most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ehrenfelser is most commonly confused with Riesling, Muller-Thurgau and Kerner. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ehrenfelser grown?
Classic regions for Ehrenfelser include Pfalz, Rheinhessen and Okanagan.