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Fritz Windisch Dornfelder Red
Fritz Windisch · Rheinhessen · Germany
$9.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 85-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
AciditySoft → Bright
TanninSilky → Grippy
OakNone → Bold
FruitSubtle → Intense
What it tastes like
Sweet cherry, red berry jam, plum, cherry-cola, vanilla and chocolate, with soft tannins and a plush finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you enjoy soft sweet reds, Lambrusco-style fruitiness without bubbles, or sweeter German reds rather than dry Cabernet or Pinot Noir.
Why buy it
It is a low-tannin, fruit-forward German red that is easy to serve slightly chilled and friendly with dessert, cheese, barbecue or smoked foods.
Best for
Shoppers who want a gentle, semi-sweet red with dark fruit and no heavy oak or aggressive tannin.
Style
Sweet, smooth, dark-fruited Rheinhessen Dornfelder.
Drinks like
Sweet red blends, soft Lambrusco-style reds, fruity Beaujolais-style reds served chilled
Experience level
Beginner-friendly; also useful for anyone specifically looking for classic sweet Dornfelder.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Cheese: semi-firm cheeses(winery pick)
Dessert: chocolate desserts(winery pick)
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 46-50°F, matching the 8-10°C serving recommendation on the tech sheet
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; open and pour.
- Glassware:
- Standard red wine glass or all-purpose wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink young for its soft fruit and sweetness.
- After opening:
- Re-cork and refrigerate; best within 3-4 days.
About this wine
A soft, sweet-fruited German Dornfelder from Rheinhessen, showing dark red color, cherry, red berry and plum notes, and smooth tannins. Easygoing and lightly plush, it works well slightly chilled with dessert, cheese, barbecue or smoked foods.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Dornfelder
- Grapes
- Dornfelder
- Producer
- Fritz Windisch
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Rheinhessen
- Appellation
- Rheinhessen
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 9.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Heimersheimer Rotenfels; a later German retail note says successor vintages from 2023 onward were renamed Wormser Liebfrauenmorgen while remaining from the same vines.
About the winery · Fritz Windisch ›
Fritz Windisch is a wine and sparkling-wine producer based in Mommenheim, Rheinhessen, Germany. The producer's official site identifies the business as Wein- & Sektkellerei Fritz Windisch GmbH & Co KG at Gaustrasse 54, 55278 Mommenheim. The winery presents itself as offering Rheinhessen and international wine specialties. This Dornfelder fits the Rheinhessen red-wine tradition, where Dornfelder is an important dark-colored red grape.
Critic reviews
85/100Wine Enthusiast
“Soft, semisweet Dornfelder with cherry-cola, vanilla and chocolate flavors; plush and easy for early consumption.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fritz Windisch Dornfelder Red dry or sweet?
- Fritz Windisch Dornfelder Red is sweet; its sweetness rating is 4 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
- What does Fritz Windisch Dornfelder Red taste like?
- Sweet cherry, red berry jam, plum, cherry-cola, vanilla and chocolate, with soft tannins and a plush finish.
- What food pairs with Fritz Windisch Dornfelder Red?
- It pairs well with chocolate desserts, semi-firm cheeses, barbecued ribs or grilled sausages and smoked ham or smoked turkey.
- How should I serve Fritz Windisch Dornfelder Red?
- Serve at 46-50°F, matching the 8-10°C serving recommendation on the tech sheet. No decant needed; open and pour. Glass: Standard red wine glass or all-purpose wine glass.
- Is Fritz Windisch Dornfelder Red a good value?
- At $9.99 it carries a verified 85-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Fritz Windisch Dornfelder Red?
- 750 ml bottle, 9.5% alcohol by volume.