German Wine Region

There are many different German wine regions to explore, so what are you waiting for? In this article you will find all you need to know about this important area of the wine world.

There are thirteen recognized German wine regions including Ahr, Baden, Franconia, Hessische Bergstrasse, Mittelrhein, Mosel, Nahe, Palatinate, Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Saale-Unstrut, Saxony, and Wurttemberg. Perhaps the best known area within this country is Baden. Since Baden reaches across the river to Alsace, Alsace and Baden share a lot of the same varieties. There are excellent pinots that come from this area (red and white), along with some fantastic gewürztraminers.

Some of the most popular varieties to come out of this area include Riesling, muller-thurgau, silvaner, kerner, bacchus, scheurebe, gewürztraminer, pinot gris, and pinot blanc. As with any other wines that come from various wine producing countries, the best way to explore those that come from Germany are through tasting. If you have a good wine store near you, be sure to sample a few different ones. If you do not have a decent store near you, try and order a few bottles from the internet.

Of course, the best way to really delve deep into those lush German wine regions is to visit the country, though this may not be possible for everyone. Wines are highly personal, so don’t be disappointed if you cannot find one that you love immediately. The best course of action in this case is to keep trying different bottles every week. Also, be sure that you are storing your wine properly in order to ensure the quality of the bottle. Far too often, people do not tend to their wines, which is why they may not enjoy them thoroughly.

Since wines are fussy from the time the grape begins to grow, it is best to make sure that your bottles are stored in a controlled environment. If you are not sure how to store a particular bottle, ask a person at the wine shop. There is nothing worse than purchasing a nice bottle only to have it ruined by a climate that is not ideal.

Now that you know a thing or two about German wine regions, you can start to try some out for yourself. Eventually, you may decide to visit the country based upon that one grape that you cannot live without.