German wines

TheGermany is one of the northernmost wine-growing regions in the world. It is divided into 13 regions: Ahr, Baden, Franconia, Bergstrasse in Hesse, Middle Rhine (Mittelrhein), Moselle, Nahe, Palatinate (Pfalz), Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Saale-Unstrut, Saxony (Sachsen), and Württemberg. With the exception of two regions in the east of the country, all German wine-growing areas are concentrated in the south and southwest of Germany. The cool climate allows for a long growing season, enabling the grapes to ripen slowly, maintaining a fruity acidity, developing natural sugars, and absorbing minerals from the soil. Generally low in alcohol, the German wines are very refreshing and aromatic.