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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 Riesling Riesling is considered the flagship of German viticulture.

  • 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

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

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

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

    Trollinger

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

    Regent