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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 Ortega Ortega wines are characterised by fine fruit, a peachy bouquet and low acidity.

    Ortega

  • Varietal Elbling Elbling is one of the oldest cultivated white grape varieties in Europe.

    Elbling

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

  • Varietal St. Laurent Early-ripening variety with fine acidity, mild tannins and velvety flavour.

    Saint Laurent

  • Varietal Pinot Noir The grape variety, which produces intense, spicy and full-bodied wines, gets its name from its early ripening in August - two weeks before the Pinot Noir grape.

    Frühburgunder

  • Varietal Black Riesling This grape variety, which originates from Burgundy, only has late ripening and grape shape in common with Riesling.

    Schwarzriesling