Acolon Classic, Storr, Rheinhessen, Germany

Acolon, Storr, Rheinhessen. Full-bodied dry red wine from Germany. In the nose blackberries, rich taste of black fruits such as blackberries and cherries. Also spicy. Soft tannins. Wine from the rare grape Acolon. Acolon is a cross between Dornfelder and Blaufränkisch (also known as Lemberger, Limberger and Kékfrankos). Red wine from winery Storr in Rheinhessen.

• Serving: 15 °C 
• Drinking: now until 2027 

Acolon Classic, rare grape

There's no need to be ashamed if you've never heard of Acolon. The grape is extremely rare and a special feature. It is a cross between two other grape varieties: Dornfelder and Blaufränkisch. Dornfelder is quite well-known and widely planted in Germany. It is a so-called teinturier, a grape with red juice. Normally grape juice is colorless) This Acolon also has a deep purple-red tint.

You may be familiar with Blaufränkisch. This is a well-known grape from Austria. Wellknown also in Hungary, where it is called Kékfrankos. Other synonyms are Lemberger and Limberger. Blaufränkisch also gives deep red wine, but it is not a teinturier.

And Classic, what does that mean?

You can find the addition Classic in Germany with wines made according to local winemaking rules. It is always a dry wine. In Austria they also use the term but written as Klassik.

Acolon, Storr, Rheinhessen, Germany