An introduction to german wine a world of food and drink. However, some of the best riesling wines of germany originate from the nahe and today nahe wine can rival the best from mosel and rheingau or any other german wine region. One of germany s oldest touring routes, the deutsche weinstrasse was inaugurated in 1935. Scheurebe shoyrehbuh a german wine grape made by crossing sylvaner and riesling in 1916 by george scheu rebe means vine in german. For the finest local and imported wines and the largest range of spirits and liqueurs in australia. Sonoma county offers many distinct wineries, and beautiful scenery. It traverses the heart of the palatinate pfalz a region of vinecovered hillsides, rambling forests, ruined castles, picturesque hamlets and, of course, exceptional. And a glass of good wine or beer is an important part of any special dining experience in germany.
The four most important pieces of information on a german wine label are. German wine labels are very informative once all the information given can be identified and interpreted. German wine may be one of the worlds bestkept secrets. Trier, germanys oldest city on the mosel river which is also a famous wine growing region was founded by the romans around 20 bc. 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that goes into them, but most of the wine maps youll see on the internet today are either copied from sources that are out of date or simply wrong. However, some of the best riesling wines of germany originate from the nahe and today nahe wine can rival the best from mosel and rheingau or any other german wine. 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. Discover germanys wine regions saksan viinitiedotus. Alsace is revered for its aromatic whites and fairy tale villages. With the exceptions of saxony and saaleunstrut, most of germanys major wine regions are located in the western part of the country. The grape is lower in acid than the traditional german wine grape riesling, but it more susceptible to botrytis the special mold. The german wine business has changed out of all recognition in the last 30 years, thank goodness.
The wine was produced on a huge scale 175 million bottles sold in 1984 alone, but its success destroyed germany s fine wine reputation. Throughout our visit, which lasted nearly a week, i felt completely happy, surrounded by history, nature and vibrant culture. The main wine producing climate lies below the 50th parallel, which runs through the regions rheingau and mosel. With wine regions and 5 different varieties of grapes, germany makes. The sugars in the grapes are concentrated, making this the sweetest of the german wines.
Palatinate, rheinhessen, mosel, baden, wurttemberg, fanconia, saxe, nahe, wine map. Today, even if the big commercial bottlers are finding the going tough, more and more. 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. Understanding german wines 3 factors characterizing german wines 1 vinification styles dryness vs. Growing vines in germany dates back to roman times starting most probably from about around 70 bc. France is a country synonymous with fine wine and as any map of french wine regions will show, there are vineyards scattered throughout a country that is responsible for producing between seven and eight billion bottles a year. Compared with other german wine regions, the rheingau has a high proportion of fulltime wine growers. Check out this article and get the ultimate guide to german wines. Typically, german wine maps have the main wine regions anbaugebiete as vague areas or blobs. This highly detailed map shows all of the main regions including the top vineyard areas, top wine villages and grape varieties. With the exception of saaleunstrut and sachsen in the east, the wine growing regions are concentrated in the south and southwestern part of germany. Maps feature a custom hill shades using usgs satellite data to show mountain ranges, slopes, and valleys. Formerly known as the rheinpfalz, this region has 59,000 acres under vines. The german wine institute dwi has compiled the following report on the development of this year.
Find german wineries on the wineweb, a wine emarketplace and wine search portal for finding and buying wine online. German wine is produced in the west of germany, along the river rhine and its tributaries. Maps of bordeaux wine producers, appellations, chateaux. You will find very little riesling here, with the wines being made primarily of muller. The german wine route was officially opened on 19 october 1935. Learn the wines, the names, and the places of germany. Detailed germany wine regions map wine posters wine folly. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. Award winning, family owned and operated for over 50 years. 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. Our maps are preferred by wine educators and found in the finest tasting rooms, wineries and wine shops worldwide. There was a record harvest in 1934, and another one was foreseen for 1935, so gauleiter josef burckel had the idea of establishing a road that connects all vintners villages to boost the wine sales.
Riesling, germanys iconic grape, is perhaps the most ageworthy wine grape in the world. The region enjoys a broad domestic and international popularity. Romans soldiers were stationed on the western side of the rhine river which was the border of the roman empire. Only in 1971, the german wine law defined the nahe region. Wine follys original wine maps offer a detailed overview of the worlds top wine countries. 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. Explore german wine route holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. The ultimate guide to german wine expertise explore discovery. Burgundy of course is also a cult region for wine collectors and enthusiasts and who hasnt heard of sancerre or muscadet zippy loire valley wines.
We cannot leave the topic of german wines without mentioning the red wines the country produces. Wine maps can help identify famous regions as well as point out. Ultimately, the goal is to find and drink better wine. Two thirds of germanys wine production is white wine. While many other wines will list only the producer, vintage, region, and country. The servers were very pleasant and knowledgeable, and the wine tasting was generous so you could really form an opinion of the wines all of which were really good. Love cabernets from napa valley but not really sure where oakville is.
Add timeless elegance and texture to your wine cellar. German wine region crossword clue answer crossword heaven. It is the objective of this website to provide comprehensive data about these fine wine estates as well as other aspects of the german wine industry, including. The german wine is the countrys oldest scenic drive. From the sleekness of glass and steel, to the warmth of stone and wood, our wineries are expressions of our personalities. Wine map details include major grapes paired to regions so you can understand what grows where. About a year ago, i made my first trip to franken franconia. Hatteneim, geisenheim, eltville, kiedrich, hallgarten, oestrich, hochenheim. I fell in love with the gently rolling green hills, the colorful, historic cities and the welcoming people. Vivid high contrast color coded reference gis wine map. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s it prided itself on its equipment and administration a combination unrivalled elsewhere in the world but somewhere along the line lost sight of the taste of the wine itself. 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. Selecting a wine you like is easy when you can correctly pronounce wine names, use appropriate terms to describe wine, decode wine names, and approach the selecting process with confidence. One of germanys oldest touring routes, the deutsche weinstrasse was inaugurated in 1935.
These are the same maps that appear in our 2017 version the csw study guide, and make a great study tool for those of you preparing for the csw, cwe, or any other wine certifications enjoy. Are you looking for an ultimate guide to german wines. And germany certainly was well known for fine wine. 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. Confused by all the different appellations in bordeaux. Mar, 2015 ap number the traceability of german wines. The worlds most trusted authority in wine for over 30 years. One thing that the many other german wine atlas do have highway maps and this one does not. Maps show us the location of vineyard areas and tell us where grapes grow best. German labels will state the quality level of the wine, the grape, the vineyard, and a style or taste indication. In addition to the classic criteria, must be from a single varietal, hand picked, from a single vineyard site, and at least 12. If germanys wine drinkers have developed a taste for drier wines, they have nurtured a passion for red wine, encouraging a dramatic increase in plantings of red wine vines, specifically earlyripening varieties such as pinot noir, known here as spatburgunder, which has almost overtaken the dreary mullerthurgau as germanys second most.
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. Avail yourself of the following materials to learn more about the extensive world of german wines. Rich wines reflect the warm climate of the south of germany. The german home market, which buys most german wine, prefers wines that are totally dry to go with food. Overview on the german wine sector germany usda gain reports. California is by far the predominant wineproducing state, followed by new york, washington, and oregon. Custom wine tours include vip tastings at the very top german wine estates, fascinating local sightseeing, and the finest hotels or chateaux and gourmet. German wine differs from wines of other countries its light, lively and fruity, thanks to germany s unique climatic and geological conditions. Wineries in germany can be searched by clicking on a region in the germany wine regions map. The downloadable, educational brochures and documents, courtesy of the deutsches weininstitut, are perfect introductions to german viniculture. Includes germanys main wine region areas on a shaded relief background. As with many german regions, it is most aasociated with a range of wine. The united states is an increasingly important wine country on a world scale and the fourth most prolific. Maps of germany detailed map of germany in english.
France is a country synonymous with wine and fine wine regions like bordeaux and champagne are known by virtually all wine lovers on the planet. No wineproducing nation is capable of such precision, intensity, and purity of flavor in white wine, where searing acidity and a cascade of fruit wash up against the smell of wet shalestone. The german wine regions are some of the most northerly in the world. Rheinhessen rinehessen the largest of germanys wine regions. Wine regions of germany is also printed on heirloom quality canvas and is a beautiful alternative to paper. Political, administrative, road, physical, topographical, travel and other maps of germany. If youre wondering porto wine is from douro that wine region under the u of portugal another famous portuguese wine is the madeira wine but as you probably know madeira is an island and doesnt appears on this map. Classic is a german wine labeling term recently introduced.
Wine spectators maps of key wine regions wine spectator. You will hear german wine lovers talk about willi schaefer domprobst spatlese ap 5 or fritz haag auslese ap 6. Germany wine tasting tours german winery tours wine. Its powerful acidity and gorgeous apple, pear, and lime notes. The region is the home of the german wine academy in geisenheim. You can see famous regions as well neighboring wine spots that fly under the radar. Maps of bordeaux wine producers, appellations, chateaux offers links to maps for every region in bordeaux letting you see where everything is located. The wine is dry and offers fresh flavors of stone fruit white peach, apricot and strong mineral notes of flint and wet pebbles. The ultimate site for german wine lovers, with reference information, tasting notes, german wine label comprehension, regional descriptions, vintage reports, wine estate data and much more.
Germanwineestates understanding german wine labels. A highly detailed map showing all of germanys main wine regions as well as the top vineyard areas and villages. 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. A formidable tracing system which german wine lovers need to understanding to navigate through their favorite estates.
Weve been mapping the worlds wine regions for nearly a decade. High quality, detailed, and accurate map of major wine appellations in germany. The major wine regions anbaugebiete are ahr, baden, franconia, hessische bergstra. The wine is great by itself as a refreshing aperitif or with a wide range of seafood. Martin is a frenchmen making wine in the finger lakes he says his family in france is very proud of him but also his best critics. Click on the links or popdown pages attached to the navigation button, above to access the latest swe wine maps.
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. Explore the map below, or click the image to view or download the printable pdf version. Our complete intro to germany features a helpful map and infographic to guide you through the countrys diverse wines. Burgundy wine map the official beaune travel guide. Wall map highlighting the wine regions of germany with the vineyards and wineries artistically added. Vinmaps is proud to have our custom wine maps featured at worldrenowned vineyards that have been in families for generations. Founded in 1910 as the verband deutscher naturweinversteigerer, the organization originally promoted unchaptalized natur wines. Germany has about 103,000 hectares 252,000 acres or 1,030 square. Ap number the traceability of german wines mosel fine wines. Made using the latest mapping technology, current wine laws and regulations, as well as consultation with wine industry professionals. Let our maps be your guide to a deeper understanding of the wines you enjoy.
Wine spectators illustrated wine maps cover the whole world of wine. German wine regions are classified according to the quality category of the wine grown therein. 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. Each winery tells a unique story, with its own defining characteristics, as distinctive as the wines they create.
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