Reichensteiner

Reichensteiner is a white wine grape that is mainly grown in Germany (106 hectares (260 acres) ),

England (85.38 hectares (211.0 acres) ), and New Zealand (72 hectares (180 acres)

It is a cross between Müller-Thurgau and Madeleine Angevine x Calabreser Froehlich, and was first bred in Germany during 1939.

In England, it is the 5th most grown variety after Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Bacchus, and Seyval blanc

It is quite high in sugars, so is suited to cooler climates, and is suitable for making both sparkling and still wines, but often needs blending with other varieties as it does not add much flavor. It has been used to breed Garanoir (Gamay noir x Reichensteiner) and Ehrenbreitsteiner.

UK Area in production 2015: 

72.35 Hectares

UK Area in production 2017: 

71.10 Hectares

Reichensteiner Grape Vine

Northernmost Vineyard Growing Reichensteiner in UK & Eire

Latitude

Humbleyard Vineyard

Mulbarton
Norwich NR14 8JT
Phone: 01508 578892
Norfolk
52° 33' 59.562" N

Largest Vineyard Growing Reichensteiner in UK & Eire

Denbies Wine Estate Ltd

Visitor Centre
London Rd
Dorking RH5 6AA
Phone: 01306 876616
Surrey

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