Germany
Germany is a big country, but there are only few regions of it that
makes wine. Most of the vineyards are centered on the Rhine of which the
most important in terms of wine is the Mosel.
Germany's vineyards are divided into 13 different regions, and these
regions will generally be mentioned by name of the
wine label. Rheingau wines
are nearly all white, but quite weighty and of good quality; but they
are also pricy. Pfalz wines can be excellent, as can those of the Nahe,
a tributary of the Rhine.
Some of
Germany's best reds are found in Baden. It lies along the southern
stretch of the Rhine, where the climate is considerably warmer. But
their wines are not for export. The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, by contrast, is
very chilly. All are white wines, but as with the wines of the Mosel,
when they are good they are superb.
East German wine Regions
There are also two wine regions located in East Germany. They're
called Sachen and Saale-Unstrut, and while we're unlikely to see the
wines outside Germany just yet, visitors to that part of Germany will
certainly come across them.
Top Wine Makers in Germany:
- If you’re looking for great wine from Germany, try the
Selbach-Oster Schmitt.
- Other good possibilities include VonOthegraven Kanzemer Altenberg Riesling Spatlese
- and
Carl Loewen Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Auslese.
Other Wine Regions
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