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
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> 100
grape varieties
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103.000
hectares vineyard area
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1/3
red wines
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2/3
white wines
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Varietal Müller-Thurgau Müller-Thurgau is the second most important grape variety for German viticulture after Riesling.
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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.
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Varietal Gutedel The Chasselas or Gutedel-wines are rather neutral in taste.
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Varietal Regent The fungus-resistant Regent variety is a new variety that produces fiery, almost Mediterranean wines.
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Varietal Syrah / Shiraz Syrah is characterised by its unmistakable blackcurrant aroma, but also reveals nuances of plum, violet and blackberry.
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Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon is not only a very popular grape variety, but also a very old one: The grape variety is mentioned in documents as early as 1635.