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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

  • Gewürztraminer tart and spicy fruit flavor, mild acidity

    Gewürztraminer

  • Faberrebe This early-maturing, high-yielding vine produces light to golden yellow, fruity, elegant wines with well-structured acidity and a subtle muscat tone.

    Faberrebe

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

    Chardonnay

  • Regent The Regent variety is a new variety that produces fiery, almost Mediterranean wines.

    Regent

  • Merlot Merlot is one of the most popular red wine varieties in the world.

    Merlot

  • Acolon Fine fruit flavours and subtle tannins characterise this variety.