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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 Sauvignon Blanc One of the bouquet grape varieties with a particularly wide range of aromas.

  • Varietal Scheurebe The accentuated bouquet is reminiscent of cassis, peach or ripe pear.

    Scheurebe

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

    Chardonnay

  • Varietal Black Riesling This grape variety, which originates from Burgundy, only has late ripening and grape shape in common with Riesling.

    Schwarzriesling

  • Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon is not only a very popular grape variety, but also a very old one: The grape variety is mentioned in documents as early as 1635.

    Cabernet Sauvignon

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