The best wines of German Wine
Discover the best wines of German Wine as well as the best winemakers of German Wine and estates of German Wine to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of German Wine and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of German Wine by region
Looking for a good wine of German Wine among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of German Wine. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of German Wine with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of German Wine
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of German Wine
Red wines from the region of German Wine go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, roast veal with milk and rosemary or duck confit (canned).
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of German Wine
On the nose the red wine of the region of German Wine. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of German Wine. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in red wine of German Wine
- 2018With an average score of 4.02/5
- 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.79/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.68/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.58/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.48/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of German Wine
- Spätburgunder
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Dorsa
- Blaufränkisch
- Dornfelder
- Regent
Discovering the wine region of German Wine
Germany's wine industry is most famous for world class Riesling produced aLong the Rhein and its tributary the Mosel. There is wide agreement that the white wines from the best sites and the most reputable producers are some of the greatest in the world.
However the country's winemakers are proving convincingly that they can make great wine from other varieties, helped in Part by Climate change. For example, fine German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is now emerging from various regions, particularly Baden, Pfalz and even the tiny Ahr Valley.
As of 2017 the country boasted around 102,000 hectares (252,000 acres) of Vineyards. This placed Germany 14th in the world.
For more information regarding the various German wine regions, please refer to the menu on the left side of this page.
Key German grape varieties
White grape varieties account for around 66 percent of vineyard area.
Unsurprisingly, Riesling leads the way with 23 percent of the total. Its area has grown slightly since 1995.
That year, Müller-Thurgau just pipped Riesling as the most planted variety. However surface area has almost halved and in 2017 it accounted for 12 percent of vineyards - much declined but still at that point Germany's number two variety by area.
Great white wines of German Wine
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of German Wine
White wines from the region of German Wine go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of butternut and goat cheese gratin, marmite dieppoise or phad thai (thai style fried noodles).
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of German Wine
On the nose the white wine of the region of German Wine. often reveals types of flavors of lemon, citrus fruit or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, tropical fruit or earth. In the mouth the white wine of the region of German Wine. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of German Wine
- 2012With an average score of 4.01/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.98/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.97/5
- 2004With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2007With an average score of 3.83/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of German Wine
- Riesling
- Weissburgunder
- Gewürztraminer
- Chardonnay
- Scheurebe
- Moscato
Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
Great sparkling wines of German Wine
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of German Wine
Sparkling wines from the region of German Wine go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of lisbon veal sauté, sauté of veal with olives (corsica) or rabbit legs with fresh cream.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of German Wine
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of German Wine. often reveals types of flavors of apples, non oak or orange and sometimes also flavors of honey, hazelnut or melon.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of German Wine
- 1971With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.56/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.55/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.43/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.42/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of German Wine
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Blanc
- Grauburgunder
- Weissburgunder
- Riesling
The word of the wine: Carpentry
A powerful red wine with a dense, rich body and a tight tannic structure.
Great pink wines of German Wine
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of German Wine
Pink wines from the region of German Wine go well with generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, pork or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche, alsatian sauerkraut or fish balls.
The best vintages in pink wine of German Wine
- 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.30/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of German Wine
- Spätburgunder
- Blauer Portugieser
- Rondo
- Riesling
Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc
Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.
Great sweet wines of German Wine
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of German Wine
Sweet wines from the region of German Wine go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of pigeon with bacon and mushrooms, steamed ginger fish (china) or simple chicken curry.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of German Wine
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of German Wine. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or floral.
The best vintages in sweet wine of German Wine
- 2017With an average score of 4.09/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.07/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.97/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.94/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.92/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of German Wine
- Riesling
- Gewürztraminer
The word of the wine: Demi-sec
Champagne with between 33 and 50 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
News from the vineyard of German Wine
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A wine route in the region of German Wine ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
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