Acolon Wines

Acolon - Wine offspring from Württemberg

Acolon is a pure fantasy name, that's just how parents are these days. The cross between Dornfelder and Lemberger - two greats of viticulture in Württemberg - inherited the strengths of both and has a lot more to offer. Florally scented like Dornfelder, considerably structured like a Lemberger, Acolon is spicy, black-red and a fresh evolution of German red wine.

Whether for single-varietal and barrel-aged red wines, as a component in red wine cuvée or even as a sparkling rosé, Acolon offers itself to the winemaker. This precocious grape variety always produces good yields and considerable must weights, although the tannins are rather restrained. Its deep dark color with violet reflections testifies to its long structure, its fragrance is reminiscent of Dornfelder - spicy and full of wild berries. A sip of Acolon internalizes hints of currants, blackberries, cherries and blueberries. An Acolon wine aged in barrique is immediately joined by notes of vanilla, tobacco and cloves. 

Acolon is a new variety from Weinsberg, which in 1971 occupied only a few areas for experimental purposes. Much testing, breeding and making was done until 2002, when the Federal Office of Plant Varieties granted Acolon variety approval. Since then, the area under cultivation has increased from about 76 hectares in 2001 to almost 500 hectares. And what previously only thrived around Weinsberg has now found a place in the vineyards of Württemberg, the Palatinate, Rheinhessen and Franconia. 

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For those who like to try new things or are looking for a fairly new grape variety, Acolon is waiting in the wings. Whether dry, semi-dry or refreshingly sparkling - Acolon offers itself. Order your Acolon wine and countless other great grape varieties online at VINELLO. With a few clicks, we'll get your wine on its way, securely packaged so no throat stays dry.