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Grape varieties

More than 100 grape varieties are cultivated on just over 103,000 hectares, two-thirds of which are white and one-third red. In an international comparison, Germany is the world leader in Riesling and Pinot Blanc cultivation and in third place for Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.

  • > 100

    grape varieties

  • 103.000

    hectares vineyard area

  • 1/3

    red wines

  • 2/3

    white wines

  • Varietal Faberrebe The early-ripening, high-yielding vine produces light to golden yellow, fruity, elegant wines with well-structured acidity and a subtle muscat flavour.

    Faberrebe

  • Varietal Muskateller The bouquet of Muskateller wines has a typically pronounced, grapey flavour.

  • Varietal Gutedel The Chasselas or Gutedel-wines are rather neutral in taste.

    Gutedel auch als Chasselas bekannt

  • Varietal Portugieser Portugieser is considered to be an uncomplicated and fresh wine by the glass.

    Portugieser

  • Varietal Regent The fungus-resistant Regent variety is a new variety that produces fiery, almost Mediterranean wines.

    Regent

  • Varietal Domina The wines made from the Domina grape are often used as a cover wine for other red wines due to their intense colour.

    Domina