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
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Varietal Muskateller The bouquet of Muskateller wines has a typically pronounced, grapey flavour.
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Varietal Elbling Elbling is one of the oldest cultivated white grape varieties in Europe.
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Varietal Pinot Gris From Burgundy, the grape variety made its way to Switzerland, Hungary and presumably from there to our regions in the 14th century.
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Varietal Portugieser Portugieser is considered to be an uncomplicated and fresh wine by the glass.
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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.
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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.
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