But german wine production has come a long way since the early years of cheap and sweet german wines. With the exceptions of saxony and saaleunstrut, most of germanys major wine regions are located in the western part of the country. Typically, german wine maps have the main wine regions anbaugebiete as vague areas or blobs. Trier, germany s oldest city on the mosel river which is also a famous wine growing region was founded by the romans around 20 bc. Made using the latest mapping technology, current wine laws and regulations, as well as consultation with wine industry professionals. Growing vines in germany dates back to roman times starting most probably from about around 70 bc. The german wine industry is alive and thriving after a few decades of wallowing under the lake of cheap sweet white wines destroyed its reputation. These regions were designated so due to the commonality of the wines from there. Germanys greatest variety, riesling, is first documented in the rheingau in 1435, and found its way to the mosel shortly thereafter. The german wine is the countrys oldest scenic drive. Germany maps printable maps of germany for download. Wineries in germany can be searched by clicking on a region in the germany wine regions map.
There is something for everyone in germany, with medieval towns and villages, spectacular scenery, ancient monuments, fascinating history, fairytale castles, all. Maps of bordeaux wine producers, appellations, chateaux. Each of austrias regions has a different expression of the variety, and other unique cool. Germany is an incredibly beautiful and diverse country, located in northern europe that is on the mustsee agenda for travelers from around the world. Running through the area is the german wine route, one of the oldest tourist trails in the country.
The country boasts around 100,000 acres of grapes, many of which are at extreme slopes, making it one of the steepest wine countries in the world. The first thing any wine expert will tell you is that the king of wine regions in germany is the mosel. Here youll find a selection of current statistics and charts with facts and figures about germany. Napa valley wineries offer internationallyacclaimed wine with tastings, tours, events, and parties. The atlas contains general and detailed maps of every german winegrowing region and classifies the 2,658 different german vineyards according to four quality categories. Two of the most famous names in german wine the rheingau wineries schloss johannisberg and kloster eberbach were established as monasteries, and have been producing wine for almost 900 years. Particularly in germany, consumers are concerned about the impact of food and. Though germany is known for its beer, as many as official wine producing regions exist in the country.
Explore german wine route holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Wine folly offers an extensive collection of wine maps print and digital download. Located in the palatinate region of the federal state of rhinelandpalatinate, the route was established in 1935. Maps are only as good as the information that goes into them, but most of the wine maps youll see on the internet today are either copied from sources that are out of date or simply wrong. Sep 26, 2014 two of the most famous names in german wine the rheingau wineries schloss johannisberg and kloster eberbach were established as monasteries, and have been producing wine for almost 900 years. You can see famous regions as well neighboring wine spots that fly under the radar. Learn why by reading our helpful guide of german wine facts, german wine terms and german wine information. They are among the most northerly wine regions in the world and straddle the. Maps of bordeaux wine producers, appellations, chateaux offers links to maps for every region in bordeaux letting you see where everything is located. A detailed brochure on mosel wines from wines of germany pdf more info about devonian slate and rocks pdf.
Spatburgunder, or pinot noir, is made from grapes grown in the baden area of germany, near the french border. Jul 14, 2015 german wine is considered by some to be the best in the world. Detailed germany wine regions map wine posters wine folly. Its steep, winding vineyard covered hillsides frame the meandering.
The major wine regions anbaugebiete are ahr, baden, franconia, hessische bergstra. The franconia wine region near wurzburg, germany photo. Germany has wine regions 11 regions in the west and 2 regions in the eastern part of the country. Theyre fruity in style, low in alcohol, rarely oaked, and often offdry or sweet. Experts know that gruner veltliner has shown itself to be as complex and varied as the great chardonnay wines of the world. German consumers are also relatively open to trying wines from new world countries.
But it has photos of a number of german wine producers, an unusual touch, some of their labels, and some of their wine advertisements. Hello, my fiance and i have spent a lot of time in germany over the past three years, but one thing weve never done is a western germany rhinemosel wine trip by western i dont mean the old westeast definition. German wine regions thirteen wine regions of germany. An estimated 15% of regular wine drinkers in germany now shop for wine on the internet, a large rise over recent years drinks international 2015. In 2011, table wine imports into germany consisted of 66% bulk wine and 34% bottled wine. The shortfall of wine in 2012 forced prices up, resulting in a 7% decrease in german bulk wine. Following are the principal western wine regions in germany, listed from north to south click on the region below the map for a list of recommended wineries in that region. Get to know the regions and the wines of germany on this illustrated map. The wine styles vary based on vintage and site, but tend to be more pearlike and spicy yet softer in acid and less overtly fragrant than wines from mosel. There is something for everyone in germany, with medieval towns and villages, spectacular scenery, ancient monuments, fascinating history, fairytale castles, all within easy. Wine atlas of germany by dieter braatz, ulrich sautter, ingo. The wine regions are mostly in the west of germany and six of the thirteen are in the federal state of rhinelandpalatinate.
This will give you more information but for traveling, you will still need a michelin map or one of the older published german wine atlases for the driving maps. Online sales in european countries, online sales account for an estimated 311% of the market. Maps show us the location of vineyard areas and tell us where grapes grow best. Our maps are preferred by wine educators and found in the finest tasting rooms, wineries and wine shops worldwide.
We cannot leave the topic of german wines without mentioning the red wines the country produces. German wine differs from wines of other countries its light, lively and fruity, thanks to germanys unique climatic and geological conditions. This latest set of thematic wine cartography combines simple. Wine in germany provides more information on the developments in offtrade.
Ultimately, the goal is to find and drink better wine. Wine here is poured in the german fashion, which means that. Germany s greatest variety, riesling, is first documented in the rheingau in 1435, and found its way to the mosel shortly thereafter. Map of the wine growing regions wine statistics here youll find a selection of current statistics and charts with facts and figures about germany. And a glass of good wine or beer is an important part of any special dining experience in germany.
A visit to bad kreuznach, the wine capital of the region, will not only yield exceptional rieslings, but you may also soak in the therapeutic baths and gamble your nights away in the casino. It doesnt matter if youre working in the wine business or love wine as a hobby and sidepassion, wine maps are an essential way to understand wine on a deeper level. German wine guide armin diel and joel payne isbn 0789205777 this book with the unassuming title is an encyclopedia of german wines. Their labels carry grape names, which is an anomaly in europe. Sep 06, 2017 inside germanys fairy tale wine country. Germany s official wine regions boast some of the countrys most beautiful scenery, finest food and besttouted tourist attractions that lucky expats living here can visit repeatedly without strain. Italy is perhaps most famous for the red wines of tuscany, known most commonly as chianti, a region that produces sangiovese wine. Germany wine tasting tours german winery tours wine. German wine regions are classified according to the quality category of the wine grown therein. With the exception of saaleunstrut and sachsen in the east, the wine growing regions are concentrated in the south and southwestern part of germany. The road runs through the rhineland palatinate, germany s second largest wine growing region, and starts in the town of bockenheim in southwest germany then snakes through 50 miles of gorgeous wine country all the way to the french border.
German wine differs from wines of other countries its light, lively and fruity, thanks to germany s unique climatic and geological conditions. Germany is a remarkable wine producing country, responsible for truly world class expressions of riesling coming from an array of amazing vineyards. Approximately 60 percent of german wine production is from the federal state of rhinelandpalatinate, where 6 of the regions anbaugebiete for quality wine are situated. Suppliers to the european wine market must increasingly ensure the environmental sustainability of production systems. Wine atlas of germany by dieter braatz, ulrich sautter. A highly detailed map showing all of germany s main wine regions as well as the top vineyard areas and villages. The road runs through the rhineland palatinate, germanys second largest wine growing region, and starts in the town of bockenheim in southwest germany then snakes through 50 miles of gorgeous wine country all the way to the french border. Nearly a third of all grapes grown in germany yield red wine, and not all is sweet. We design these tours personally in close collaboration with guests who prefer a totally customized germany wine tour and the highest level of personal service. Germany wine map areas ahr mosel mittelrhein rheinhessen nahe pfalz baden franken hessische bergstrasse wurttemberg saaleunstrut sachsen features region appellation outlines detailed hill shades from usgs satellite imagery list of top produced wines grape varieties total vineyard area. For all those who love good wine and especially savor german wine, you are now at last living in the land of riesling, or are about to come over and discover it.
Our complete intro to italy features a helpful map and infographic to guide you through the countries diverse wines. Scheurebe shoyrehbuh a german wine grape made by crossing sylvaner and riesling in 1916 by george scheu rebe means vine in german. Riesling is the focus here, but there are many other amazing finds including german sekt ie sparkling wine. It traverses the heart of the palatinate pfalz a region of vinecovered hillsides, rambling. Excellent wines are produced in vineyards covering a total of some 100,000 hectares in wine growing areas extending from the elbe river to lake constance. Over 500 german wineries are integrated into our winery directory, and many wines are available direct from the winery or from wine merchants. Wine map of germany vinodiversity wine information. Recommended 23 day trip in the german wine country. German wine is primarily produced in the west of germany, along the river rhine and its tributaries, with the oldest plantations going back to the roman era. There are 20 unique regions with over 350 different grape varieties ranging from light and bubbly. Producing this wine atlas was an enormous challenge for everyone involved. With the exception of saaleunstrut and sachsen in the east, the winegrowing regions are concentrated in the south and southwestern part of germany. Learn the wines, the names, and the places of germany.
Consider us your primary source for information on german wine regions, statistics, and fun facts, plus promotions and events here in the u. Custom wine tours include vip tastings at the very top german wine estates, fascinating local sightseeing, and the finest hotels or chateaux and gourmet. Oct 08, 2015 the infographic and map below is your complete introductory guide to germanys wines, including the thirteen wine growing regions, the major grapes that grow in each of them, along with. There are actually thirteen german wine regions that are defined as areas producing quality wine. The sugars in the grapes are concentrated, making this the sweetest of the german wines. Cbi market intelligence trends for wine in germany 3 german consumers accept new world wines open to new world wines. You will find very little riesling here, with the wines being made primarily of muller. The images provided here may be used by any individual for their personal education. Browse listings for napa valley wineries and find information on tasting rooms and wine tasting tips, wine shops and shipping, winery maps, and grape varieties. Referred to as both the german wine route and the german wine road, this lovely touring opportunity runs right through the heart of the largest undivided wine growing area in all of germany, known commonly as the palatinate countryside. The grape is lower in acid than the traditional german wine grape riesling, but it more susceptible to botrytis the special mold. Our complete intro to germany features a helpful map and infographic to guide you through the countrys diverse wines. This article discusses history of the tiny upper mosel.
Germany has about 103,000 hectares 252,000 acres or 1,030 square. This highly detailed map shows all of the main regions including the top vineyard areas, top wine villages and grape varieties. Rheinhessen rinehessen the largest of germany s wine regions. Vignerons differ in the taste they wish to impart with their pinot, making the wine inconsistent in its definition and taste profile. This organization was formed to promote quality wine in germany by requiring its members to adhere to strict guidelines.
The maps and diagrams on this site are the intellectual property of the society of wine educators. Wine spectators maps of key wine regions wine spectator. Inside franconia, germanys fairy tale wine country vogue. German wine is considered by some to be the best in the world. Vivid high contrast color coded reference gis wine map. One thing that the many other german wine atlas do have highway maps and this one does not. However, you will soon be amazed to discover more than a few things about german wines and food that will completely undo most of your. One of germany s oldest touring routes, the deutsche weinstrasse was inaugurated in 1935. The promotion of wine selection by consumers based on occasion will further enhance the position of new world. Germany increasingly imports bulk wine, especially from developing countries like south africa and chile. High quality, detailed, and accurate map of major wine appellations in germany. Weve been to berlin, munich, stuttgart, hanover, frankfurt, as well as much time in austria and switzerland well be returning to germany in september, and had planned to.
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