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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 Morio-Muscat Muscat bouquet with intense floral, aromatic notes

    Morio-Muskat

  • Varietal Riesling Riesling is considered the flagship of German viticulture.

    Riesling

  • Varietal Chardonnay The area under Chardonnay- vines is three times larger than that of Riesling.

    Chardonnay

  • 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

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

    Saint Laurent

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

    Schwarzriesling