🍷 Rotling
German and Austrian rosé made from white and dark grapes fermented together.
Rotling is a rosé wine from Germany and Austria made from a mix of white and dark grapes. The key point is that the grapes or the crushed mash are mixed, not finished wines, and they ferment together.
In the European Union, simply blending finished white and red wine into rosé is generally not allowed. Rotling is a legal way to get a pink colour from two kinds of grapes. Its colour ranges from light pink to pale red, and the taste is light and fruity.
Rotling has local versions. In Württemberg it is called Schillerwein, in Baden 'Badisch Rotgold' from Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, and in Saxony Schieler. A similar rosé is Weissherbst, but that is made from a single dark variety.
Rotling should not be confused with Austrian Schilcher, a rosé from the single variety Blauer Wildbacher. Rotling belongs to German wine and Austrian wine and to the rosé family.
What it includes
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- Part of
- 🍷 Rosé
- Where it is made
- 🗺️ German wine, 🗺️ Austrian wine
- Similar and different
- 🍷 Weissherbst, 🍷 Schillerwein, 🍷 Schilcher, 🍷 Rosé
Frequently asked questions
Is Rotling a blend of white and red wine?
No. White and dark grapes or their mash are mixed before fermentation, not finished wines.
Where is Rotling made?
In Germany and Austria. In Württemberg its local name is Schillerwein.
How is Rotling different from Weissherbst?
Weissherbst comes from a single dark variety, while Rotling is made from a mix of white and dark grapes.
Similar
🍷 Weissherbst · 🍷 Schilcher · 🍷 Blush wine · 🍷 Saignée rosé · 🍷 Blended rosé · 🍷 Vin gris
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
Sources
- Wikidata
- Wikipedia (de)
- OIV, International Code of Oenological Practices
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Wine