Regions(GERMAN)

There are 13 regions where wine is grown in Germany:

1. Ahr
2. Baden
3. Franken
4. Hessische Bergstrasse
5. Mittelrhein
6. Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is located along the Mosel River and its tributaries, the Saar and Ruwer Rivers. This region produces wine that is light in body, crisp and with a high acidity. There is also a high minerality because of slate in the soil.
7. Nahe
8. Palatinate is the second largest producing region in Germany. This southern region produces wines that are more fruity and low in minerality.
9. Rheingau is small, but known for producing the best German wines. These wines have less acidity and more floral and spicy fruit flavors. The wines have less minerality and a higher alcohol content.
10. Rheinhessen is the largest production area in Germany.
11. Saale-Unstrut
12. Sächsische Weinstrasse
13. Württemberg
These 13 regions are broken down into 39 districts which are further broken down into collective vineyards of which there are 165. The individual vineyard sites number over 2,600.