Domina
Domina is a blue variety bred from Portugieser and Spätburgunder, which has become especially important in Franconia. Domina, a cross between Portugieser and Spätburgunder, has been developed as an intensely coloured variety for body-rich red wines. Especially in Franconia, the grape has become quite important. There are 350 of the total 400 hectares planted in Germany.
What does...
Domina is a blue variety bred from Portugieser and Spätburgunder, which has become especially important in Franconia. Domina, a cross between Portugieser and Spätburgunder, has been developed as an intensely coloured variety for body-rich red wines. Especially in Franconia, the grape has become quite important. There are 350 of the total 400 hectares planted in Germany.
What does wine from the Domina grape taste like?
The wines have a lot of color and body with pleasant acidity and tannins. On the nose, they are cautiously reminiscent of blackberries, with a certain smokiness.