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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

  • Varietal Riesling Riesling is considered the flagship of German viticulture.

  • Varietal Bacchus The variety, which with its flowery muscat tone is reminiscent of the Scheurebe, boomed especially in the 1970s to 80s.

    Bacchus

  • Varietal 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

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

    Regent

  • Varietal Dornfelder Dornfelder, the lively classic among German red wines, offers an unmistakably strong and smooth pleasure for wine lovers.

    Dornfelder

  • Varietal Spätburgunder / Pinot Noir The Pinot Noir grape is the number one red grape variety in Germany.

    Spätburgunder