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

    Rivaner auch Müller-Thurgau

  • 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

  • Varietal Gutedel The Chasselas or Gutedel-wines are rather neutral in taste.

    Gutedel auch als Chasselas bekannt

  • Varietal Black Riesling This grape variety, which originates from Burgundy, only has late ripening and grape shape in common with Riesling.

    Schwarzriesling

  • Varietal Lemberger The deep red Lemberger wines are convincing as light, fruity wines when young. Lemberger wines matured in barrels are characterised by their southern charm and warmth.

    Lemberger

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

    Portugieser