Scheurebe

Scheurebe is an aromatic white grape from Germany, producing wines from bone-dry to beautifully sweet. Expect grapefruit, blackcurrant, peach and tropical fruit with floral notes and lively acidity. Boldly aromatic and seriously refreshing, it’s brilliant with Thai curry, spicy noodles, sushi, seafood, salads and fruit-based desserts.

Taste:

Big aromatics, bright fruit and absolutely no intention of fading into the background.

Scheurebe can range from dry to intensely sweet, but it usually keeps plenty of fresh acidity whatever the style. Expect grapefruit and citrus alongside a distinctive blackcurrant or blackcurrant-leaf character, with peach, passion fruit and other tropical flavours often joining in.

Floral and herbal aromas add even more personality, particularly in riper examples.

Dry Scheurebe tends to be crisp, aromatic and fruit-forward, while off-dry and sweet versions bring more richness without losing that refreshing acidity.

If Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are already regulars in your fridge, Scheurebe could be your next very specific personality trait.

Food Pairings:

Scheurebe’s aromatic fruit and acidity make it particularly good with spicy and fragrant food.

Dry and off-dry styles are brilliant with Asian dishes such as Thai green curry, Thai red curry, spicy noodles, chicken stir-fry, vegetable stir-fry and dishes featuring chilli, ginger, lemongrass or coriander.

It also works beautifully with sushi, sashimi, prawns, crab, grilled fish, sea bass and seafood salads.

For lighter meals, try goat’s cheese, fresh salads, grilled vegetables or dishes with citrus and herbs.

Sweeter Scheurebe opens up a completely different menu. Try it with fruit tart, peach desserts, apricot desserts, cheesecake or tropical fruit desserts. Richer sweet versions can also work brilliantly with blue cheese.

The trick is checking how sweet the bottle is before planning dinner. Five seconds with the label can save a very confusing evening.

Similar Wines:

If you enjoy Scheurebe, Riesling is an obvious next move for another German white capable of going from completely dry to intensely sweet while keeping plenty of acidity.

Sauvignon Blanc shares some of Scheurebe’s citrus, blackcurrant and herbal character, while Gewürztraminer takes aromatic white wine into even more floral and exotic territory.

Kerner is also worth exploring for another aromatic German variety with fresh fruit and lively acidity.

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More About Scheurebe:

Scheurebe was created in Germany in 1916 by grape breeder Georg Scheu, who crossed Riesling with another variety whose identity was debated for years; modern DNA work identifies the other parent as Bukettrebe.

The grape was eventually named Scheurebe in Scheu’s honour – rebe simply means vine in German.

It’s particularly associated with regions such as Rheinhessen and the Pfalz, where it can produce excellent dry, off-dry and dessert wines.

For a grape created in a breeding programme just over a century ago, Scheurebe has developed quite the personality.

Clearly didn't inherit the quiet gene.