Wines from Germany

TheGermany is one of the northernmost wine-growing regions in the world. It is divided into 13 regions: Ahr, Baden, Franconia, the Bergstraße in Hesse, the Middle Rhine (Mittelrhein), the Moselle, the Nahe, the Palatinate (Pfalz), the Rheingau, Rheinhessen, the Saale-Unstrut, Saxony (Sachsen), and Württemberg. With the exception of two regions in the east of the country, all of Germany’s 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, retain their fruity acidity, develop natural sugars, and absorb minerals from the soil. Generally low in alcohol, the German wines are very refreshing and aromatic.