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

  • > 100

    grape varieties

  • 103.000

    hectares vineyard area

  • 1/3

    red wines

  • 2/3

    white wines

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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.

    Grauburgunder
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  • Varietal Huxelrebe Huxelrebe wines are pale yellow in colour and have the typical spicy aromas of exotic fruits such as passion fruit and mango.

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

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

    Saint Laurent
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  • Varietal Portugieser Portugieser is considered to be an uncomplicated and fresh wine by the glass.

    Portugieser
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  • Varietal Acolon Fine fruit flavours and subtle tannins characterise this variety.

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