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List of German wine regions

Germany is renowned for its diverse and high-quality wine production. The country is divided into 13 official wine regions, known as "Anbaugebiete," each with its own unique characteristics and grape varieties. These regions are regulated by the German Wine Law, which ensures the quality and authenticity of the wines produced.

Ahr[edit | edit source]

The Ahr is one of the smallest wine regions in Germany, located in the valley of the Ahr River. It is known for its red wines, particularly those made from the Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) grape.

Baden[edit | edit source]

Baden is the southernmost wine region in Germany and the third largest. It is known for its diverse climate and soil, which allow for a wide variety of grapes to be grown, including Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris).

Franken[edit | edit source]

Franken is located in the northern part of Bavaria. It is famous for its distinctive Bocksbeutel bottles and its dry white wines, particularly those made from the Silvaner grape.

Hessische Bergstraße[edit | edit source]

The Hessische Bergstraße is a small wine region located in the state of Hesse. It is known for its aromatic white wines, especially those made from the Riesling grape.

Mittelrhein[edit | edit source]

The Mittelrhein region is situated along the middle section of the Rhine River. It is known for its steep vineyard terraces and high-quality Riesling wines.

Mosel[edit | edit source]

The Mosel is one of the most famous wine regions in Germany, known for its steep slopes and slate soils. It produces some of the finest Riesling wines in the world.

Nahe[edit | edit source]

The Nahe region is located around the Nahe River. It is known for its diverse soils and microclimates, which produce a wide range of wine styles, particularly Riesling.

Pfalz[edit | edit source]

Pfalz is one of the largest wine regions in Germany, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is known for its warm climate and a wide variety of grape varieties, including Riesling, Dornfelder, and Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc).

Rheingau[edit | edit source]

The Rheingau is a prestigious wine region located along the Rhine River. It is renowned for its high-quality Riesling and Spätburgunder wines.

Rheinhessen[edit | edit source]

Rheinhessen is the largest wine region in Germany, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is known for its innovative winemakers and a wide variety of grape varieties, including Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, and Silvaner.

Saale-Unstrut[edit | edit source]

The Saale-Unstrut region is located in the eastern part of Germany, along the Saale and Unstrut rivers. It is known for its cool climate and crisp white wines, particularly those made from the Müller-Thurgau grape.

Sachsen[edit | edit source]

Sachsen is one of the smallest wine regions in Germany, located in the state of Saxony. It is known for its unique grape varieties, such as Goldriesling and Elbling.

Württemberg[edit | edit source]

Württemberg is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. It is known for its red wines, particularly those made from the Trollinger and Lemberger (Blaufränkisch) grapes.

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