An Introduction to Wine in Germany
Germany comprises 103,000 hectares of vineyards—an area slightly smaller than Bordeaux and about half that of California. Crossed by the 50th parallel north, it stands as Europe's most northerly winegrowing country.
Württemberg Producers
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Württemberg: Oh, those industrious Swabians! →
Württemberg: Oh, those Industrious Swabians!
Württemberg Facts
Hectares under vine10,694 (2025)
Climatemild, with the Black Forest and the Swabian Jura giving natural shelter and
Sachsen Producers
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Sachsen: Beauty Awakened →
Sachsen: Beauty Awakened
Even today, 96% of Sachsen’s vineyards are tended by Kleinwinzern, each with less than 200 m2 of vines.
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