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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 Viognier Viognier is a white wine variety that experienced a renaissance in the mid-1980s.

  • Varietal Müller-Thurgau Müller-Thurgau is the second most important grape variety for German viticulture after Riesling.

    Rivaner auch Müller-Thurgau

  • Varietal Kerner The aromatic, fruity grape variety is offered in all quality levels up to Auslese and is vinified accordingly.

    Kerner

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

    Regent

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

  • Varietal Trollinger In Württemberg, Trollinger is the most widely cultivated red wine variety, ahead of Lemberger and Schwarzriesling.

    Trollinger