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
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Varietal
Viognier
Viognier is a white wine variety that experienced a renaissance in the mid-1980s.
Varietal
Grauburgunder / Pinot Gris
From Burgundy, the grape variety made its way to Switzerland, Hungary and presumably from there to our regions in the 14th century.