Reichensteiner
White wine grape variety
Also known as Geisenheim 30-113
Reichensteiner is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, pear, citrus. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Muller-Thurgau and Bacchus.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on light orchard-fruit profile with clean citrus line.
- Check style as subtle and structurally balanced.
Confidence signals
- Reichensteiner cool-climate profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium aroma
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Rheinhessen · English vineyards · Cool-climate New World sites
- Classic styles: Cool-climate white crossing with reliable ripening and moderate aromatic intensity · Often used in blends and sparkling bases for balanced acid-sugar profile
Common questions
Is Reichensteiner a red or white grape variety?
Reichensteiner is a white wine grape variety.
What does Reichensteiner smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Reichensteiner include green apple, pear and citrus. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Reichensteiner?
Documented tells for Reichensteiner: Anchor on light orchard-fruit profile with clean citrus line. and Check style as subtle and structurally balanced..
What is Reichensteiner most often confused with in blind tasting?
Reichensteiner is most commonly confused with Muller-Thurgau, Bacchus and Huxelrebe. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Reichensteiner grown?
Classic regions for Reichensteiner include Rheinhessen, English vineyards and Cool-climate New World sites.