Germany - Country Overview (Wine Context)

  • Location: Central Europe, bordered by Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
  • Capital: Berlin.
  • Area: 357,022 square kilometres (137,847 square miles).
  • Population (2025 est.): About 84 million people.

Wine and Viticulture Statistics

  • Wine climate: Cool continental climate with strong river influence.
  • Main wine regions: Mosel, Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Nahe, Ahr, Baden, Franconia (Franken), Wurttemberg, Saale-Unstrut, Saxony.
  • Quality system: Pradikatswein and protected origin classifications.
  • Vineyard area: Approximately 103,000 hectares.
  • Annual wine production: Around 8.5 to 9.5 million hectolitres.
  • Main white grape varieties: Riesling, Muller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder.
  • Main red grape varieties: Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), Dornfelder, Portugieser.
  • Wine styles: Aromatic dry to sweet whites, high-quality Pinot Noir reds, sparkling wine (Sekt).



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