Main grape variety: Pinot Noir

Grape varieties: Pinot Noir (65%), Pinot Noir, Riesling

Cultivation area: Approx. 560 hectares

Climate: Mild, almost Mediterranean, protected by the Eifel

Number of winemakers: Approx. 40

International wine quality: Very well recognized for Pinot Noir, smaller export volume

Geography: Slate soils in the narrow river valley of the Ahr

Special feature: Most important red wine region in central Germany

Tourism: Around 150,000 visitors annually, popular for hikes, wine tastings and visits to the red wine hiking trail

Activities: wine hikes, wine tastings in the cellars, visit to the wine festival in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler

Export volume/turnover: Small export volume, focus on national market; turnover approx. 50 million euros annually

Region & people: The people in the Ahr Valley are strongly connected to winemaking. There is a regional pride in the red wines, especially Pinot Noir. The region is characterized by small villages, steep vineyards and a close-knit community.

Main grape variety: Pinot Noir

Grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc

Cultivation area: Approx. 15,800 hectares

Climate: Warmest region in Germany, Mediterranean influences

Number of winemakers: Over 3,000

International wine quality: Highly valued Burgundy wines, significant export volume

Geography: Volcanic and loess soils, stretching from Lake Constance to Kraichgau

Special feature: Only region in the EU wine-growing zone B (milder climate)

Tourism: Approx. 1 million visitors annually, particularly popular for culinary wine tours and the Kaiserstuhl

Activities: wine hikes, cycling, Kaiserstuhl tours, wine festivals such as the Baden Wine Festival

Export volume/turnover: Strong export volume, approx. 200 million euros turnover annually

Region & people: The people of Baden are considered to be cheerful and pleasure-oriented. Wine and cuisine play a central role here, and the landscape is characterized by vineyards, orchards and old wine villages.

Hauptrebsorte: Grauburgunder

Rebsorten: Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder, Müller-Thurgau

Anbaufläche: Ca. 4.200 Hektar (größtes Weinbaugebiet innerhalb Badens)

Klima: Sehr warm und sonnig, fast mediterran, eine der wärmsten Regionen Deutschlands

Anzahl der Winzer: Ca. 400 Weingüter (viele kleine Familienbetriebe)

Weinqualität international: Hoch angesehen für Burgunderweine, besonders Grauburgunder und Spätburgunder, starkes Exportvolumen

Geographie: Vulkanische Böden, von Löss überlagert, sanfte Hügel vulkanischen Ursprungs

Besonderheit: Herausragendes Terroir durch vulkanische Böden und extreme Sonneneinstrahlung, ideales Klima für Burgunderrebsorten

Tourismus: Ca. 1 Million Besucher jährlich, stark geprägt durch Weintourismus und Naturaktivitäten

Aktivitäten: Weinwanderungen, Besuche in Weingütern, Fahrrad- und Wandertouren durch die vulkanische Landschaft, Weinfeste wie das Kaiserstühler Weinwandertag

Exportvolumen/Umsatz: Bedeutendes Exportvolumen, besonders nach Europa und Nordamerika; ca. 200 Mio. Euro Umsatz jährlich

Region & Menschen: Die Menschen im Kaiserstuhl gelten als lebensfroh und naturverbunden. Die Region ist bekannt für ihre reiche Weinbaugeschichte, mediterranes Flair und außergewöhnliche Burgunderweine. Hier wird großer Wert auf Qualität und nachhaltigen Anbau gelegt.

Main grape variety: Silvaner

Grape varieties: Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Bacchus, Riesling

Cultivation area: Approx. 6,300 hectares

Climate: Continental, hot summers, cold winters

Number of winemakers: Approx. 5,800

International wine quality: Particularly known for dry Silvaner, increasing export volume

Geography: Muschelkalk soils in the Main triangle, especially around Würzburg

Special feature: Bocksbeutel bottles as trademark

Tourism: Over 500,000 visitors annually, popular for visiting historic wineries and cities such as Würzburg

Activities: Wine festivals, Silvaner tours, hikes through the vineyards and Bocksbeutel tasting packages

Export volume/turnover: Approx. 10% export share, around 120 million euros turnover annually

Region & People: The Franconians are proud of their wine tradition and their warm, down-to-earth nature. The region is characterized by historic towns, castles and vineyards.

Main grape variety: Riesling

Grape varieties: Riesling, Pinot Gris, Müller-Thurgau

Cultivation area: Approx. 460 hectares

Climate: Mild, sunny, protected by the Odenwald

Number of winemakers: Approx. 600

International wine quality: Rarely exported, predominantly regional distribution

Geography: Hilly vineyards along the historic Bergstrasse

Special feature: Smallest wine-growing region in Hesse

Tourism: Approximately 250,000 visitors annually, mainly for short trips and wine hikes

Activities: Hiking along the Bergstrasse, wine tastings and visits to historic towns such as Heppenheim

Export volume/turnover: Very low export, approx. 20 million euros turnover annually

Region & people: The region is known for its idyllic landscapes and mild climate. The people are considered open and hospitable, and many wine festivals attract visitors every year.

Main grape variety: Riesling

Grape varieties: Riesling, Pinot Noir

Cultivation area: Approx. 460 hectares

Climate: Mild, regulated by the Rhine

Number of winemakers: Approx. 150

International wine quality: Recognized Rieslings, limited export volume

Geography: Steep slate slopes along the Rhine, UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley

Special feature: Outstanding steep slopes

Tourism: Over 1 million visitors annually, strongly influenced by Rhine tourism

Activities: Rhine cruises, wine hikes, visits to the Loreley and medieval castles

Export volume/turnover: Approx. 10% export share, turnover approx. 35 million euros annually

Region & people: The Middle Rhine Valley is known for its romance, historic castles and the world-famous Loreley. The people are proud of their region and their wine culture, which is strongly influenced by river tourism.

Main grape variety: Riesling

Grape varieties: Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Elbling

Cultivation area: Approx. 8,800 hectares

Climate: Cool with warm summers, strongly influenced by the Moselle

Number of winemakers: Approx. 4,000

International wine quality: World-famous for mineral Rieslings, strong export volume

Geography: Steep slopes with slate soils along the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer

Special feature: Oldest wine-growing region in Germany

Tourism: Approximately 2 million visitors annually, mainly influenced by wine tourism and river cruises

Activities: Wine hikes, boat trips on the Moselle, visits to Bernkastel-Kues and Trier

Export volume/turnover: Strong export, especially to the USA and Asia, turnover approx. 300 million euros annually

Region & People: The people of the Moselle are proud of their tradition and wine culture. The region is characterized by steep vineyards and picturesque villages along the Moselle.

Main grape variety: Riesling

Grape varieties: Riesling (over 80%), Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Blanc

Cultivated area: Approx. 1,900 hectares (of which approx. 800 hectares on the Saar and approx. 110 hectares on the Ruwer)

Climate: Cooler than on the Moselle, very influenced by the river climate, with warm days and cool nights

Number of winemakers: Approx. 200 wineries (mostly small wineries)

International wine quality: Highly appreciated, elegant and mineral Rieslings, worldwide export

Geography: Steep slate slopes along the rivers Saar and Ruwer, characterized by rough soils and cool microclimate

Special feature: Famous Rieslings with long storage capacity and pronounced minerality; cooler growing area compared to the Mosel

Tourism: Approximately 200,000 visitors annually, particularly popular with wine lovers and hikers

Activities: Hiking along the Saar and Ruwer, wine tastings in renowned wineries, visits to historical places such as Trier and Saarburg

Export volume/turnover: Moderate export volume, especially to Great Britain, USA and Asia; approx. 80 million euros turnover annually

Region & people: The people of the Saar and Ruwer are strongly connected to nature and winemaking. The region is rural and quiet, with small villages and a long winemaking tradition. Winemakers and wine lovers appreciate the special minerality and freshness of the Saar and Ruwer Rieslings.

Main grape variety: Riesling

Grape varieties: Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Pinot Blanc

Cultivation area: Approx. 4,200 hectares

Climate: Mild, with influences from Hunsrück and Rhine

Number of winemakers: Approx. 1,800

International wine quality: High-quality Rieslings, growing export volume

Geography: Diverse soils (slate, porphyry, loess) along the Nahe

Special feature: Great soil diversity

Tourism: Approx. 500,000 visitors annually, popular for nature and wine tourism

Activities: Geohikes, wine tastings, visit to the Rotenfels and baths in Bad Kreuznach

Export volume/turnover: Medium export, especially to Europe and the USA, approx. 120 million euros turnover annually

Region & people: The people of the Nahe are deeply rooted in nature and wine tradition. The region is known for its tranquility and originality.

Main grape variety: Riesling

Grape varieties: Riesling, Dornfelder, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris

Cultivated area: Approx. 23,600 hectares

Climate: Sunny and warm, Mediterranean influence

Number of winemakers: Over 3,600

International wine quality: World-class Rieslings, Dornfelder also popular

Geography: Large, fertile region along the Haardt Mountains

Special feature: Largest Riesling region in the world

Tourism: Approx. 2.5 million visitors annually, known for the wine route and large wine festivals

Activities: Wine hikes, wine festivals such as the German Wine Harvest Festival in Neustadt, cycling along the wine route

Export volume/turnover: High export share, approx. 400 million euros turnover annually

Region & people: The people of the Palatinate are known for their hospitality and joie de vivre. The region has a long wine tradition and is strongly influenced by winegrowing.

Main grape variety: Riesling

Grape varieties: Riesling, Pinot Noir

Cultivation area: Approx. 3,200 hectares

Climate: Mild, protected by the Taunus and the Rhine

Number of winemakers: Approx. 1,200

International wine quality: Famous top-quality Rieslings

Geography: Steep slopes along the Rhine, slate and loess soils

Special feature: Region of origin of the late harvest

Tourism: Over 1.5 million visitors annually, strongly influenced by wine tourism

Activities: Rheingau Music Festival, hikes along the vineyards, visits to Eberbach Monastery and Johannisberg Castle

Export volume/turnover: High export volume, especially to North America and Asia, approx. 250 million euros turnover annually

Region & people: The Rheingau is a wine-growing region rich in tradition. The people are considered cosmopolitan and proud of their top wines.

Main grape variety: Riesling

Grape varieties: Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Dornfelder

Cultivated area: Approx. 26,800 hectares

Climate: Warm, very sunny and dry

Number of winemakers: Approx. 3,400

International wine quality: Important for modern wine styles, high export share

Geography: Hilly landscape with clay and loess soils

Special feature: Largest wine-growing region in Germany

Tourism: Approx. 1.5 million visitors annually, particularly known for the “Rheinhessen Route” and winery visits

Activities: Cycling through the vineyards, visiting Mainz and Worms, wine festivals

Export volume/turnover: Strong export volume, especially to the European market, approx. 500 million euros turnover annually

Region & people: Rheinhessen is a dynamic region with innovative winemakers. The people are open and willing to experiment, which is reflected in the wine production.

Main grape variety: Müller-Thurgau

Grape varieties: Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Blanc, Silvaner

Cultivation area: Approx. 800 hectares

Climate: Continental with warm summers and cold winters

Number of winemakers: Approx. 500

International wine quality: Hardly any export, mainly regional

Geography: Steep slopes on the Saale and Unstrut, shell limestone soils

Special feature: Northernmost quality wine region in Germany

Tourism: Approx. 150,000 visitors annually, particularly popular with wine hikers and for visiting historic wineries

Activities: Wine hikes, visits to historic towns such as Naumburg, wine tastings

Export volume/turnover: Low export share, turnover approx. 25 million euros annually

Region & People: The region is rural, the people are proud of their long wine tradition and the quality of their wines, which are produced in small quantities.

Main grape variety: Müller-Thurgau

Grape varieties: Müller-Thurgau, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Traminer

Cultivation area: Approx. 500 hectares

Climate: Mild, continental influenced

Number of winemakers: Approx. 1,400

International wine quality: Rarely exported, regionally known

Geography: Steep slopes along the Elbe, especially around Meissen

Special feature: Easternmost wine region in Germany

Tourism: Approximately 200,000 visitors annually, mainly in the Meißen and Dresden area

Activities: Wine hikes along the Elbe, visits to the vineyards in Radebeul and Meißen

Export volume/turnover: Hardly any exports, turnover approx. 15 million euros annually

Region & people: The region is small but rich in tradition. The people of Saxony are proud of their wine culture, which is strongly linked to the cities of Meissen and Dresden.

Main grape variety: Trollinger

Grape varieties: Trollinger, Lemberger, Schwarzriesling, Riesling

Cultivation area: Approx. 11,500 hectares

Climate: Mild, temperate climate

Number of winemakers: Approx. 15,000 (many hobby winemakers)

International wine quality: Regionally known for red wines such as Trollinger and Lemberger

Geography: Steep slopes on the Neckar, Rems and Enz, Muschelkalk and Keuper soils

Special feature: Highest proportion of red wine of all German regions

Tourism: Approx. 600,000 visitors annually, popular with wine festival tourists and hikers

Activities: Visits to wine festivals such as the Stuttgart Wine Village, hikes along the wine route

Export volume/turnover: Low export, mainly regional market, approx. 150 million euros turnover annually

Region & people: The people of Württemberg are tradition-conscious and attached to their homeland. They enjoy their red wines and celebrate their wine culture with numerous festivals.