Rotberger
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Geisenheim 3-37
Rotberger is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, raspberry, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Pinot Noir and Schiava.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on bright cherry-raspberry fruit over a light frame.
- Check tannin as moderate and texture as supple.
Confidence signals
- Rotberger profile
- Medium acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Rheinhessen · Rheingau · Ahr
- Classic styles: German crossing of Schiava (#10823) and Riesling (#10077) used for light ruby reds and sekt bases · Fresh-fruited cool-climate red with moderate body and spice
Common questions
Is Rotberger a red or white grape variety?
Rotberger is a red wine grape variety.
What does Rotberger smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Rotberger include red cherry, raspberry and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Rotberger?
Documented tells for Rotberger: Anchor on bright cherry-raspberry fruit over a light frame. and Check tannin as moderate and texture as supple..
What is Rotberger most often confused with in blind tasting?
Rotberger is most commonly confused with Pinot Noir, Schiava and Zweigelt. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Rotberger grown?
Classic regions for Rotberger include Rheinhessen, Rheingau and Ahr.