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Domina

Domina

Bred in 1927, the Domina grape variety with its voluminous dark red to blue-black grapes was entered in the list of varieties in 1974 and is now grown on 316 hectares, mainly in Franconia.

  • 333 ha

    Vineyard area planted in 2023

Cultivation and meaning 

Cultivated in 1927, the Domina grape variety with its voluminous dark red to blue-black grapes was entered in the list of varieties in 1974 and is now grown on 295 hectares, mainly in Franconia, where it finds optimal growing and weather conditions. The total vineyards planted with Domina in Germany in 2023 amounted to 333 hectares. The grapes have a very intense dark colour under good conditions, which is why the wines made from the Domina grape are often used as a cover wine for other red wines.

Maturation and flavour

The tannin-rich wines are matured in barriques or large wooden barrels and are often served with all kinds of game dishes or hearty feasts with roasts and dumplings.

At a glance

  • New blend by Peter Morio (1927) from the varieties Blauer Portugieser x Spätburgunder
  • Medium-late ripeness
  • Aroma: sour cherry, plum, blackberry and blueberry
  • Full-bodied, full-bodied, tannic, medium acidity

Is the Domina also important for viticulture in other countries?

No. Despite its international and exotic name, the Domina grape variety is found almost exclusively in Germany. Only in Switzerland there are still vanishingly small areas.

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