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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 Muskateller The bouquet of Muskateller wines has a typically pronounced, grapey flavour.

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

    Bacchus

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

    Portugieser

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

    Saint Laurent

  • Varietal Spätburgunder / Pinot Noir Full-bodied and velvety

    Spätburgunder