The best wines of Germany

Discover the best wines of Germany as well as the best winemakers of Germany and estates of Germany to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Germany and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Germany by region

Looking for a good wine of Germany among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Germany. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Germany with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Germany

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Germany

Red wines from the region of Germany go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, couscous of meat and fish or capellini with prosciutto.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Germany

On the nose the red wine of the region of Germany. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, red cherry or licorice. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Germany. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Germany

  • 2018With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.46/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.32/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Germany

  • Spätburgunder
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • St. Laurent
  • Blauer Portugieser

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Germany

A wine route planned in the region of Germany? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Germany.

Discovering the wine region of Germany

Germany - famous primarily for the world-class Grape/riesling">Riesling produced in its Mosel region - is entering a New phase in its wine history. At the beginning of the 21st century, the country's winemakers are convincingly proving that they are good for more than just Mosel Riesling. High-quality German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is now emerging from various regions, including Baden, the Palatinate and even the tiny Ahr Valley. Overlooking a much lesser period of glory - the 1970s and 1980s - Germany has a Long and illustrious history of viticulture.

The Romans established the country's first Vineyards along the banks of the Moselle River near present-day Trier. In the third century AD, plantings spread to several neighbouring valleys, mainly those of the Moselle's tributaries. During the Middle Ages, the Christian church, especially the Cistercian and Benedictine monasteries, had a great influence on the development of viticulture and the production of quality wine in Germany. Two of the most famous names in German wine - the Rheingau vineyards Schloss Johannisberg and Kloster Eberbach - were established as monasteries and have been producing wine for almost 900 years.

Germany's largest grape variety, Riesling, was first documented in the Rheingau in 1435, and found its way to the Moselle shortly afterwards. In 1720, Johannisberg Castle became the first large vineyard to be planted exclusively with this "superior" variety. In the mid to late 18th century, botrytised wines developed, and by the 19th century, Rhine wines were selling at prices higher than those of the first growths of Bordeaux. The German wine industry lost its way in terms of quality during the 20th century, expanding plantings to less favourable sites and increasing yields to levels where quality was severely compromised.

Great white wines of Germany

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Germany

White wines from the region of Germany go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of croque madame, seafood pastilla or baked sea bream.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Germany

On the nose the white wine of the region of Germany. often reveals types of flavors of cream, lemon zest or baked apple and sometimes also flavors of lychee, mango or elderflower. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Germany. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Germany

  • 1988With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1976With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.76/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1994With an average score of 4.60/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Germany

  • Riesling

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Germany

A wine route planned in the region of Germany? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Germany.

Discover the grape variety: Sylvaner

The sylvaner is grown mainly in Germany and Alsace. The buds are somewhat cottony and the young leaves are green. The same applies to the ribbed branches. Once mature, the dominant colour is golden-green and small elliptical berries with small to medium-sized bunches can be seen. The ripe fruit is then adorned by five-lobed leaves. This variety is susceptible to chlorosis, gray mold, powdery mildew and mildew. It is also sensitive to frost and wind because of its long branches. It can be grown in any kind of soil, although it prefers stony, sandy and light soils. It is indeed moderately acidic and offers a complex set of aromas such as bitter almond, fruity and floral background. The taste has an excellent mixture of honey and candied or dried fruits.

Great sparkling wines of Germany

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Germany

Sparkling wines from the region of Germany go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of pork chops with mustard, salmon cannelloni or lamb curry indian style.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Germany

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Germany. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Germany

  • 1900With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1987With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.21/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Germany

  • Riesling
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Spätburgunder
  • Schwarzriesling
  • Elbling

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Germany

A wine route planned in the region of Germany? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Germany.

The word of the wine: Vinification

Method and set of techniques for making wine.

Great pink wines of Germany

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Germany

Pink wines from the region of Germany go well with generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, beef or veal such as recipes of mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche, sauté of lamb with curry or paupiettes à la mérignicaise.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Germany

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Germany. often reveals types of flavors of apples, apricot or pepper and sometimes also flavors of sour cherry, rhubarb or yeast.

The best vintages in pink wine of Germany

  • 2020With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.99/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Germany

  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Spätburgunder
  • Trollinger
  • Blauer Portugieser
  • Dornfelder

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Germany

A wine route planned in the region of Germany? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Germany.

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

Great sweet wines of Germany

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Germany

Sweet wines from the region of Germany go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of meatloaf with lovage (perpetual celery), magic marinade (for shrimps, scallops, fish...) or empanadas de carne (argentina).

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Germany

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Germany. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, ginger or almonds and sometimes also flavors of stone fruit, straw or elderflower. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Germany. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Germany

  • 1971With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1993With an average score of 4.53/5
  • 1979With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1985With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.49/5
  • 1994With an average score of 4.45/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Germany

  • Riesling

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Germany

A wine route planned in the region of Germany? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Germany.

The word of the wine: Ladle

Said of a wine that is not clear due to the presence of colloidal suspensions that prevent the passage of light.

Great natural sweet wines of Germany

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Germany

Natural sweet wines from the region of Germany go well with generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, pork or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of tuna, pepper and tomato quiche, rabbit in sauce or salmon à la plancha with vegetables.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Germany

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Germany. often reveals types of flavors of tropical fruit, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Germany

  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Germany

  • Spätburgunder
  • Riesling
  • Dornfelder
  • Pinot Noir Précoce
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Lemberger

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Germany

A wine route planned in the region of Germany? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Germany.

Discover the grape variety: Dornfelder

German, intraspecific cross made in 1955 by August Karl Herold (1902-1973) between the helfensteiner and the heroldrebe (more details, click here!). With these same parents he also obtained the hegel. The Dornfelder can be found in Switzerland, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Canada, United States, ... . Virtually unknown in France, we nevertheless recognize a certain interest in it due to its short phenological cycle and the quality of its wines, both rosé and red.

News from the vineyard of Germany

Andrew Jefford: ‘The gifts of Bacchus hold our gaze like a procession’

Do growers make wine – or do markets? Growers, of course. Yet markets define the scope of the grower’s creative efforts by what they reward or sanction. When markets are neglectful and unresponsive, there’s little the grower can do but conform. It’s a problem the world over. Here’s an example. The river Moselle/Mosel rises to the wet west of the Vosges mountains, then curves in a long green arc heading north through Epinal, Metz and (along the left bank) Luxembourg’s Grand Duchy, turning east at ...

A perfect pairing: Madhu’s masala lamb

With culinary inspiration dating back to 1935, our restaurant brand Madhu’s specialises in South Asian cuisine with an East African influence. It’s thanks to the secret recipes handed down across eight decades that we have become caterers for royalty, dignitaries and Asian weddings – and that our original Southall location has been named Best Indian Restaurant multiple times by Pat Chapman’s Cobra Good Curry Guide. Over the past few years I’ve been working on creative combinations to find the pe ...

Warmer climate to boost UK wine production, says study

Higher growing season temperatures over the next 20 years are likely to further increase the UK’s potential for wine production, according to new modelling on ‘near-term’ climate change impact on the sector. Yet wineries also need flexibility to adapt to challenges, said the study, published in the Oeno One journal and part of a wider project on climate resilience in UK wine. Conditions seen in the excellent 2018 vintage are set to become more common in several areas, including East ...

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