Germany as a wine-growing country

German viticulture is characterised by a large number of different grape varieties.

Riesling and Müller-Thurgau dominated until 2021, accounting for around 23% and 11% of the total area under cultivation respectively. Other important grape varieties are Pinot Noir with around 12% and Silvaner with around 5%. In addition to these main varieties, there are also a number of other grape varieties in Germany, such as Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Dornfelder and Kerner.

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Obstkelterei van Nahmen Rhabarbernektar

Obstkelterei van Nahmen

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Non alcoholic wines, Rhubarb

4.40 €

0.75 l, 5.87 €/l

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Obstkelterei van Nahmen Constantinople apple-quince nectar

Obstkelterei van Nahmen

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Non alcoholic wines, Apple-quince

4.90 €

0.75 l, 6.53 €/l

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Weingut Bercher Grauburgunder trocken Baden 2023

Weingut Bercher

Baden, Germany, White wine, Grauer Burgunder

8.50 €

0.75 l, 11.33 €/l

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Obstkelterei van Nahmen Fruit-Secco Apple Quince 2024

Obstkelterei van Nahmen

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Non alcoholic wines, Apple-quince

8.95 €

0.75 l, 11.93 €/l

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Weingut Bercher Burkheimer Weißburgunder Ortswein Baden 2023

Weingut Bercher

Baden, Germany, White wine, Weißer Burgunder

10.20 €

0.75 l, 13.60 €/l

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Weingut Bercher Burkheimer Grauburgunder Ortswein Baden 2023

Weingut Bercher

Baden, Germany, White wine, Grauer Burgunder

10.20 €

0.75 l, 13.60 €/l

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Winery Markus Schneider Ursprung 2020

Vineyard Markus Schneider

Palatinate, Germany, Red wine, wine cuvée

11.90 €

0.75 l, 15.87 €/l

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Winery Markus Schneider Rosé Saigner 2022

Vineyard Markus Schneider

Palatinate, Germany, Rosé wine, wine cuvée

11.90 €

0.75 l, 15.87 €/l

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Winery Markus Schneider Weissburgunder 2022

Vineyard Markus Schneider

Palatinate, Germany, White wine, Weißer Burgunder

11.90 €

0.75 l, 15.87 €/l

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Winery Michel JUBILUM Weißer Burgunder No. 1 2022

Vineyard MICHEL

Baden, Germany, White wine, Weißer Burgunder

12.90 €

0.75 l, 17.20 €/l

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Winery Dr. Wehrheim JUBILUM Riesling No. 1 2022

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Winery Dr. Wehrheim JUBILUM Riesling No. 1 2022

Vineyard Dr. Wehrheim

Palatinate, Germany, White wine, Riesling

12.90 €

0.75 l, 17.20 €/l

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Winery Wittmann JUBILUM Grauer Burgunder No. 1 2022

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Winery Wittmann JUBILUM Grauer Burgunder No. 1 2022

Vineyard Wittmann

Rheinhessen, Germany, White wine, Grauer Burgunder

12.90 €

0.75 l, 17.20 €/l

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Wine regions

The climatic characteristics that influence winegrowing in Germany include the temperate climate with cooler temperatures, sufficient rainfall and fewer hours of sunshine compared to warmer winegrowing regions.

The quality classifications of German wines are based on the 1971 wine law and divide wines into two main categories:

Quality wines (QbA)
Prädikat wines

Prädikat wines represent the highest quality level and are divided into various sub-categories based on the natural sugar content of the grapes and ripeness at harvest. These include Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese and Eiswein.

Wine-growing regions in detail

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Felix Waldkirch Winery

In order to produce authentic wines of the region, the winery from Rhodt unter Rietburg on the Palatinate Wine Route relies on meticulous care in the vineyard as well as a perfectly timed, selective and meticulous harvest. Only the best grapes can produce a good product. Over the years, Felix Waldkirch has added exceptionally good plots to his portfolio.

Winery F. & F. Peters

It is based on the experience he gained at Domaine de la Vougeraie and Schloss Halbturn in Burgenland, among others. He makes no secret of his love of Burgundy varieties, but 40 per cent of the four hectares of vines are also planted with Riesling. After all, he is Rheinhesse.

Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Winery

The winery, which is located in Wachenheim in the Palatinate, looks back on a history of more than 400 years. With 85 hectares of cultivated land and diverse top vineyards in the communities of Forst, Deidesheim, Ruppertsberg and Wachenheim, it is one of the largest and most renowned in Germany.

Dönnhoff Winery

The Dönnhoff wine estate in Oberhausen on the Nahe has been in existence for over 250 years. Today it is run by Cornelius Dönnhoff, the fourth generation of the family to do so. Kreuznacher Kahlenberg, Roxheimer Höllenpfad, Krötenötenpfuhl or Dellchen. Dönnhoff has ten large vineyards that are among the best in the region - and here, on volcanic and slate rock, he produces primarily Rieslings of international renown.