Wine-producing regions special feature "Germany"

About German Wine

Germany is the northernmost region for grape cultivation , and winemaking is centered in the south. Very sweet wines such as botrytis wines and wines with a fruity and fresh taste are produced.

Germany, located further north than Hokkaido, has a cold climate, but due to its high latitude, the hours of sunlight are long, and vineyards are built on steep slopes to make the most of the sun's rays.

In addition, the rivers Rhine and Main keep the air warm , and the heat from the stones helps the grapes ripen slowly and gently in the summer .

The harvest is delayed by about a month compared to other countries, resulting in wines that are light on the palate but have depth, with a good balance of acidity and sweetness.

For white wine, there is the extremely sweet Trockenbeerenauslese, which is one of the world's three great noble rot wines , the fresh and fruity dry wines from cool climates, and for red wine, there is German wine, which is light and soft on the palate, but has a deep flavor that seeps into your body . You can enjoy it on a variety of occasions, from everyday meals to a bottle to decorate a special moment.

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German wine highlights

1. Cool climate and riverside grape growing

Germany, the northernmost region for grape growing, is characterized by a cool climate. By cultivating vineyards on steep south-facing slopes facing a river, the amount of sunlight increases through direct sunlight and reflection from the river, and the mist generated by the river increases heat retention.

2. White wine and German grape varieties

More than 60% of German wine is white wine. In recent years, the number of red wine varieties cultivated has increased due to the effects of global warming, and cultivation of varieties suitable for organic farming has also become more popular.

3. When you think of Germany, you think of sweet wine?

When you think of German wine, you may imagine sweet white wine, but the country also has its own appealing fresh, dry wines with a clean acidity born from the country's cool climate.

4. German wine classification

German wine is strictly graded under the Wine Law enacted in 1971. In addition to the four main classifications based on region, the highest classification, Qmp, is further divided into six grades based on the sugar content of the juice.