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.
Facts
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> 100
grape varieties
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103.000
hectares vineyard area
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1/3
red wines
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2/3
white wines
Weiße Rebsorten
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Varietal Bacchus The variety, which with its flowery muscat tone is reminiscent of the Scheurebe, boomed especially in the 1970s to 80s.
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Varietal Silvaner Franconian flagship grape variety produces very special wines on the shell limestone and Keuper soils.
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Varietal Müller-Thurgau Müller-Thurgau is the second most important grape variety for German viticulture after Riesling.
Rote Rebsorten
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Varietal Spätburgunder / Pinot Noir The Pinot Noir grape is the number one red grape variety in Germany.
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Varietal Lemberger The deep red Lemberger wines are convincing as light, fruity wines when young. Lemberger wines matured in barrels are characterised by their southern charm and warmth.