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About German Rieslings

German Rieslings are renowned worldwide for their exquisite balance of sweetness and acidity, aromatic complexity, and ability to express terroir. From the steep slopes of the Mosel to the sun-drenched hills of the Rheingau, discover the diverse styles and rich history of Germany's signature white wine.

Explore German Wine Regions

Mosel

The Mosel region produces the most iconic German Rieslings, characterized by their spine-tingling acidity and laser-light expressions. Despite the northerly latitude, steep south-facing slopes maximize sun exposure while craggy shale outcrops reflect sunlight and retain heat.

Rheingau

Though surprisingly small in area, the Rheingau boasts an outsized reputation for producing Rieslings of aristocratic pedigree. Vineyards stretch along the northern banks of the Rhine and Main Rivers, tumbling down gentle slopes and protected from northerly winds by the Taunus mountains.

Rheinhessen

As Germany's largest wine region, Rheinhessen has undergone a remarkable transformation from mass-produced industrial sweet wines to high-quality Rieslings that command international respect. The region's best sites concentrate in the red-sandstone soils of the Rheinterrasse ("Rhine Terrace") and the majestic Roter Hang ("Red Slope").

Pfalz

The Pfalz extends south of Rheinhessen to Germany's border with Alsace, enjoying Germany's driest, warmest wine-growing conditions. This climate yields fuller-bodied, more opulent Rieslings compared to cooler regions.

Nahe

Tucked away in a pocket nearly enclosed by mountain ranges, the Nahe remains one of Germany's smaller but most exciting wine regions. Protected from harsh weather yet surprisingly cool, Nahe vineyards produce Rieslings with thrilling focus and linearity alongside impressive diversity due to varied soil types.

Baden

Germany's southernmost and warmest wine region, producing full-bodied, dry Rieslings with a rich texture and ripe fruit character.

Franken

Known for its distinctive Bocksbeutel bottle shape and mineral-rich, full-bodied dry Rieslings that showcase the region's limestone soils.

Württemberg

Although better known for red wines, particularly Trollinger and Lemberger, it produces some excellent, often overlooked Rieslings with generous fruit and balanced acidity.

Ahr

One of Germany's smallest wine regions, known primarily for Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) but with some excellent Riesling production from steep slate slopes.

Mittelrhein

Picturesque region along the Rhine river between Bingen and Bonn, known for crisp, mineral-driven Rieslings from steep slate slopes.

Hessische Bergstrasse

One of Germany's smallest wine regions, known for elegant Rieslings with vibrant acidity and delicate fruit character.

Saale-Unstrut

One of Germany's northernmost wine regions, producing crisp, light-bodied Rieslings with vibrant acidity and delicate aromatics.

Sachsen

Germany's easternmost wine region, producing aromatic, elegant Rieslings with good acidity and subtle mineral character.