In German-speaking countries such as Austria, Germany and Switzerland, a frequent component in the name of red wine varieties; for example Roter Veltliner, Roter Muskateller, Roter Riesling, Roter Traminer and Roter Trollinger. However, these are white wine varieties, as the colouring agents (anthocyanins) are not strong enough to produce a red wine. They produce a light-coloured (white, yellow, greenish) or at most light red white wine.

1 = Roter Veltliner, 2 = Roter Muskateller, 3 = Roter Riesling, 4 = Roter Traminer, 5 = Red Trollinger
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