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 Gutedel The Chasselas or Gutedel-wines are rather neutral in taste.
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Varietal Morio-Muscat Muscat bouquet with intense floral, aromatic notes
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Varietal St. Laurent Early-ripening variety with fine acidity, mild tannins and velvety flavour.
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Varietal Trollinger In Württemberg, Trollinger is the most widely cultivated red wine variety, ahead of Lemberger and Schwarzriesling.
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Varietal Domina The wines made from the Domina grape are often used as a cover wine for other red wines due to their intense colour.