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

  • Chardonnay The area under Chardonnay- vines is three times larger than that of Riesling.

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

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  • Yellow Orléans

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Rote Rebsorten

  • Domina rich, full-bodied, tannic, medium acidity

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

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

    Schwarzriesling
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