Mueller-Thurgau White Wine
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Grape Variety Mueller-Thurgau – Easy Enjoyment with Mild Acidity

Mueller-Thurgau is one of the most widely planted white grape varieties in Germany and has established itself over decades as an uncomplicated everyday wine often bottled in one-litre bottles.

Typical Mueller-Thurgau wines show delicate fruit aromas that never dominate on the palate. This makes them excellent and versatile companions for many different occasions.

The pleasantly mild acidity combined with a subtle residual sweetness makes our Mueller-Thurgau a particularly harmonious, easy-drinking white wine that pairs well both with meals and with relaxed social enjoyment.

Whether at lunch or dinner, during a traditional early or evening drink, or simply enjoyed on its own – Mueller-Thurgau impresses with its balanced and understated style.

Mueller-Thurgau Vineyard Sites at Weingut Fuchs

Our Mueller-Thurgau vines grow in the Rheinhessen part of the estate at the Dalsheimer Steig on gently south-east facing slopes. Here they benefit from deep, nutrient-rich soils and sufficient warmth for reliable ripening.

Origin of Mueller-Thurgau

The variety was bred in 1882 by Professor Hermann Mueller from the Swiss canton of Thurgau at the Geisenheim Research Institute. More recent genetic studies have shown that Mueller-Thurgau is a crossing of Riesling and Madeleine Royale.

The synonym “Rivaner” originated from the earlier assumption that Mueller-Thurgau resulted from a crossing of Riesling and Silvaner.

Characteristics of the Variety

Mueller-Thurgau prefers deep, nutrient-rich soils and produces reliably consistent yields under favourable conditions. At the same time, the variety is relatively sensitive to winter frost and therefore requires sufficiently warm vineyard sites.

The large bunches ripen early and carry medium-sized yellow-green berries with a subtle hint of muscat. These characteristics result in fresh, harmonious white wines with mild acidity and restrained aromatics.