Müller-Thurgau

• White grape variety

• Area planted with vines in Switzerland: 418 hectares

• Other names: Riesling-Silvaner, Rivaner

The Müller-Thurgau grape variety has an elegant nose, marked by aromas of white flowers, muscat, green apple and sometimes a slightly herbaceous touch. On the palate, it seduces with its freshness, moderate acidity and supple texture, offering a subtle balance between liveliness and roundness. It is often light and easy to drink, making it a pleasant wine to enjoy every day.

Müller-Thurgau goes particularly well with fish, such as trout, zander or whitefish, and with seafood, especially prawns, mussels, and shellfish. It is also an excellent choice for poultry dishes.

Its fruity freshness goes well with Asian dishes and lightly flavoured dishes. It also goes well with mild cheeses such as goat cheese or cream cheese. Thanks to its lightness, Müller-Thurgau is ideal for social occasions and as an aperitif.

For a long time, the Müller-Thurgau variety was wrongly considered to be a cross between Riesling and Silvaner, created in Germany in 1882 by Dr Hermann Müller from Thurgau. However, DNA analyses conducted in 2000 revealed that it is actually a cross between Riesling and Madeleine Royale. Nevertheless, the incorrect name Riesling-Silvaner was retained in Switzerland.

Müller-Thurgau thrives best in temperate climates and on fertile, well aired soils.

In Switzerland, Müller-Thurgau is cultivated in all wine-growing regions. The vine is particularly widespread in Thurgau, Aargau and Graubünden.