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German wine is best known in the world for the 'Riesling' grape variety. These grape varieties range from dry, with plenty of acidity, to sweet, dessert-style wines. The main German wine regions are Mosel, Rheingau and Pfalz. In addition, in recent years Germany has been leading Europe in the production of organic and biodynamic wine.
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German wine is best known in the world for the 'Riesling' grape variety. These grape varieties range from dry, with plenty of acidity, to sweet, dessert-style wines. The main German wine regions are Mosel, Rheingau and Pfalz. In addition, in recent years Germany has been leading Europe in the production of organic and biodynamic wine.
Germany's most famous wine regions
Germany is divided into 13 wine regions, the most famous of which are Mosel, Rheingau and Pfalz.
One of the oldest wine regions, Mosel is known for its steep, schistose slopes, with vineyards along the Mosel River and its tributaries the Saar and the Ruwer. The cool climate and the unique terrain here give the wines their expressive acidity, minerality, complexity and exceptional fruitiness, with aromas of flowers, green apples and citrus fruits. Made from the 'Riesling' grape variety.
The Rheingau region on the Rhine is characterised by a slightly warmer climate. The region is known for its elegant yet full-bodied wines made from the 'Riesling' grape variety with aromas of peach and apricot. Rheingau also produces an excellent 'Spätburgunder' ('Pinot Noir') with a dominant red fruit flavour and a coarser but elegant texture.
The Pfalz in south-western Germany enjoys a warm and sunny climate, ideal for growing both white and red grape varieties. The whites are famous the 'Riesling' grape variety known for their aromatic, ripe fruit flavours, while 'Spätburgunder' wines are richer, with notes of cherry and spice.
German grape varieties
Riesling is Germany's most famous white grape variety, and its wines are characterised by their high acidity and a wide range of flavours - from green apple and citrus to peach and apricot - and their outstanding minerality. Riesling wines age well and become more complex over time, with notes of honey and petrol.
Spätburgunder, the German name for 'Pinot Noir', is the most important red grape variety in Germany. It produces medium-bodied wines that are coarser than in Burgundy, with flavours of red fruits such as cherries and raspberries and an earthy aroma. As the wine matures, it becomes more complex and deeper and its texture softens with time.
Other important varieties are 'Müller-Thurgau', which produces light, floral wines, and 'Silvaner', which has greener, herbal aromas. The 'Grauburgunder' ('Pinot Gris') and 'Weissburgunder' ('Pinot Blanc') varieties are also cultivated and produce well-balanced, gastronomic wines.
Germany also produces international grape varieties such as 'Chardonnay', which complement the country's wine range and underline the versatility of German viticulture.
