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.

Wine-growing regions in detail

Franconia

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

Buy wines from Germany

Winery Münzberg Schlangenpfiff GG Spätburgunder 2020

Vineyard Münzberg

Pfalz, Germany, Rotwein, Spätburgunder
0.75 l

40.00 €

53.33 € / liter

Winery A. Christmann Idig Riesling GG double magnum 2018

Vineyard Christmann

Pfalz, Germany, Weißwein, Riesling
3.00 l

465.00 €

155.00 € / liter

Winery A. Christmann Idig Riesling GG 2017

Vineyard Christmann

Pfalz, Germany, Weißwein, Riesling
0.75 l

65.00 €

86.67 € / liter

Winery Dr. Wehrheim Birkweiler Rosenberg Chardonnay 2022

Vineyard Dr. Wehrheim

Pfalz, Germany, Weißwein, Chardonnay
0.75 l

14.00 €

18.67 € / liter

Winery A. Christmann Idig Riesling GG Magnum 2017

Vineyard Christmann

Pfalz, Germany, Weißwein, Riesling
1.50 l

139.00 €

92.67 € / liter

Winery A. Christmann Idig Riesling GG Magnum 2018

Vineyard Christmann

Pfalz, Germany, Weißwein, Riesling
1.50 l

139.00 €

92.67 € / liter

Winery A. Christmann Idig Riesling GG 2018

Vineyard Christmann

Pfalz, Germany, Weißwein, Riesling
0.75 l

65.00 €

86.67 € / liter

Winery Wittmann Morstein GG Westhofen Riesling Magnum 2022

Vineyard Wittmann

Rheinhessen, Germany, Weißwein, Riesling
1.50 l

James Suckling: 99

195.00 €

130.00 € / liter

Find out more about our winegrowers and wineries

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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.