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

Weiße Rebsorten

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

    Riesling
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  • Varietal Pinot Blanc Elegant Pinot Blancs, vinified dry, with fresh acidity and fine fruit are ideal menu wines, but also light summer wines.

    Weißburgunder
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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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Rote Rebsorten

  • Varietal Spätburgunder / Pinot Noir Full-bodied and velvety

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

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

    Regent
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