Roesler
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Roesler Rotwein
Roesler is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, spice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Regent and Rondo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-fruit concentration and high tannin before naming softer modern crossings.
- Check acidity as supportive while color and tannin remain prominent.
Confidence signals
- Black cherry-currant core with spice
- High tannin and high color intensity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Burgenland · Lower Austria · Pannon
- Classic styles: Disease-resistant Austrian red crossing used for deeply colored commercial blends · Structured high-color red with firm tannin and dark fruit
Common questions
Is Roesler a red or white grape variety?
Roesler is a red wine grape variety.
What does Roesler smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Roesler include black cherry, blackcurrant and spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Roesler?
Documented tells for Roesler: Look for black-fruit concentration and high tannin before naming softer modern crossings. and Check acidity as supportive while color and tannin remain prominent..
What is Roesler most often confused with in blind tasting?
Roesler is most commonly confused with Regent, Rondo and Cabernet Cortis. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Roesler grown?
Classic regions for Roesler include Burgenland, Lower Austria and Pannon.