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Germany

Famous for Riesling and the Prädikatswein quality system, with renowned regions like Mosel, Rheingau, and Pfalz.

7 Appellations
7 Regions
3 Classifications

Appellation Map

7 appellations in 7 regions

German Prädikat System

Germany uniquely classifies wines by grape ripeness at harvest (Prädikat levels) in addition to origin. The VDP classification adds vineyard quality tiers.

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Prädikat Premium wine classified by ripeness
QbA Quality wine from specific regions
LW Regional wine from defined areas
DW Basic German wine
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7 appellations
Anbaugebiet (Wine Region)

Franken

Bavaria
Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Bacchus +2
Quality pyramid with origin and ripeness designations

German Quality Wine Classification

All 13 wine regions

Comprehensive overview of Germany's wine classification system from Prädikatswein to Deutscher Wein, including the new geographic quality pyramid

All authorized German varieties
Anbaugebiet (Quality Wine Region)

Mosel

Mosel

German wine region (Anbaugebiet) renowned for Riesling from steep slate slopes along the Mosel River and its tributaries. Produces wines ranging from bone-dry to intensely sweet under the German Prädikat system.

Riesling (primary, ~60% of plantings), Müller-Thurgau, Elbling +1
Anbaugebiet (Wine Region)

Nahe

Nahe
Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner +2
Anbaugebiet (Wine Region)

Pfalz

Pfalz
Riesling, Dornfelder, Müller-Thurgau +3
Anbaugebiet (Wine Region)

Rheingau

Hessen
[Riesling](/grapes/riesling), [Spätburgunder](/grapes/pinot-noir)
Anbaugebiet (Wine Region)

Rheinhessen

Rheinhessen
Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner +3