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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 Sauvignon Blanc One of the bouquet grape varieties with a particularly wide range of aromas.

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

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

    Gutedel auch als Chasselas bekannt

  • Varietal Frühburgunder intense, spicy and full-bodied wines

    Frühburgunder

  • Varietal Dornfelder Dornfelder, the lively classic among German red wines, offers an unmistakably strong and smooth pleasure for wine lovers.

    Dornfelder

  • Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon is not only a very popular grape variety, but also a very old one: The grape variety is mentioned in documents as early as 1635.

    Cabernet Sauvignon