Portugieser Red Wine + Rosé Wine Buy in the Online-Shop of the Wine Estate
Grape Variety Portugieser – Fruity, Soft and Versatile
Portugieser is one of the traditional red grape varieties in German viticulture and ranks among the most widely planted. After Dornfelder and Pinot Noir, it holds third place in vineyard area among red grape varieties.
Typical Portugieser wines are fruity, softly structured reds with mild acidity and a ruby-red colour. With careful yield regulation – as practised in our winery – the variety produces dense, harmonious red wines with fine fruitiness.
Portugieser wines are popular and versatile everyday wines that pair well with food. They complement hearty gratins, pasta dishes, pizza as well as beef, game or a rustic snack with ham and cheese.
Rosé + Red Wine
At Weingut Fuchs, Portugieser is produced both as a dry red wine and as a fruity rosé.
Vineyard Sites of Portugieser at Weingut Fuchs
Our Portugieser vines grow at several warm vineyard sites on both sides of the “border” between the Palatinate and Rheinhessen. These locations provide favourable conditions for reliable ripening and balanced fruit development of this early-ripening variety.
Interesting Facts about the Red Grape Variety Portugieser
Origin of Portugieser
Despite its name, the original origin of Portugieser is believed to lie in the region of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. From there, the variety spread to German wine-growing regions during the 19th century.
Characteristics of the Variety
This red grape variety does not perform well on heavy or wet soils and is highly sensitive to winter frost.
Portugieser grapes ripen early; the large clusters are among the first to be harvested in a vintage. The plum-blue, thin-skinned berries are aromatic, and the juice itself is relatively light in colour.
Price per bottle (1 l) incl. 19% VAT plus shipping fees
Portugieser Rosé Semi-Sweet
Nutritional Values + Ingredients
100 ml contain on avarage
Calorific value
321 kJ (77 kcal)
Carbohydrates
3.8 g
of which sugar
2.9 g
Contains negligible quantities of fats, saturates, proteins and salt.
Ingredients: grapes, saccharose, antioxidants: sulfites, bottled in a protective atmosphere.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about the Grape Variety Portugieser
Does Portugieser have high acidity?
Portugieser wines usually show rather mild acidity. This gives them a soft, round and pleasantly approachable character on the palate.
Is Portugieser a light red wine?
Portugieser can produce both lighter and more full-bodied red wines. With consistent yield regulation, dense and harmonious wines with fine fruit can develop.
What does Portugieser taste like?
Typical flavours include fruity notes such as cherry or red berries combined with a soft structure and restrained acidity.
Where does the name Portugieser come from?
The name suggests an origin in Portugal. In fact, the variety is believed to originate from the region of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. How the name was actually established is not clearly documented.
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