Scheurebe

Scheurebe is an aromatic white grape developed in 1916 by Dr. Georg Scheu in Germany. It’s a crossing of Riesling and an unknown wild vine, although some believe Silvaner was once thought to be the unknown grape. Scheurebe was to combine the finesse of Riesling with earlier ripenin. Today, it's primarily cultivated in Germany, particularly in Rheinhessen and the Pfalz, as well as in Austria.

Scheurebe wines are made in a range of styles, from dry (trocken) to sweet dessert wines (Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese).

The color of scheurebe wines are pale straw to light gold. The body light to medium, often with a lively, refreshing character. The acidity of scheurebe wines moderate to high giving the wines freshness and vibrancy.

The wines are highly aromatic often compared to a hybrid of Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc in terms of scent and flavor.

Taste
Scheurebe is known for its exotic fruitiness and typical floral character: juicy grapefruit, blackcurrant (cassis), passionfruit, peach, and ripe apricot. The sweeter wines also show hints of pineapple and tropical fruits. The floral notes contain orange blossom, elderflower, and honeysuckle aromas.

Sometimes scheurebe wines show subtle herbal notes or a hint of fresh mint.

Sweetness: Scheurebe can be made in a range of styles, from crisp and dry (trocken) to lusciously sweet dessert wines (Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese), often with an appealing balance of sugar and acidity.