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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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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