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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 Elbling Elbling is one of the oldest cultivated white grape varieties in Europe.

    Elbling

  • Varietal Bacchus The variety, which is reminiscent of Scheurebe with its flowery muscat flavour, boomed particularly in the 1970s to 1980s.

    Bacchus

  • Varietal Scheurebe The accentuated bouquet is reminiscent of cassis, peach or ripe pear.

    Scheurebe

  • Varietal Cabernet Franc The tannin-mild, fruity and colourful wines are often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon.

  • 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 Regent The fungus-resistant Regent variety is a new variety that produces fiery, almost Mediterranean wines.

    Regent