Müller-Thurgau is a varietal of white grape also known as Rivaner (especially in Europe).
Müller-Thurgau is mild due to low acidic content, but nevertheless fruity. The wines may be drunk while relatively young, and with few exceptions do not improve with age. These facts made Müller-Thurgau an economical way to provide for the immense popularity of inexpensive, medium-sweetness German wines such as Liebfraumilch and Piesporter.
