Welcome to Wines of Germany
Wines of Germany is the exclusive U.S. office of the Deutsches Weininstitut (German Wine Institute). Consider us your primary source for information on German wine regions, statistics, and fun facts, plus promotions and events here in the U.S.! Explore this site to discover the distinctive quality and pairing versatility of German Riesling, Pinots, Silvaner, and many more.
Wine Types
Germany’s contemporary wine scene is rich with both red and white, indigenous and “foreign” wine grapes. Taste the top varietals!
Wine Regions
Visit some of the most northerly wine-growing regions in the world. The diversity of Germany’s wines starts in the vineyards of its 13 regions.
Wine Pairing
German wines are wonderful on their own, but the fruity acidity makes them especially suited to food pairing.
Latest Articles
View AllEarly Ice Wine Harvest In Germany
On a starry night with temperatures as low as about 15 degrees Fahrenheit, winegrowers in the Rheinhessen, Franken, Sachsen, Pfalz, Hessische Bergstraße, Württemberg and Mosel regions succeeded in harvesting the valuable frozen grapes, according to the German Wine Institute (DWI). In addition to Riesling […]
Smallest Vintage in Germany Since 2010
According to the German Wine Institute (DWI), after receiving the final harvest estimates from all 13 wine-growing regions, only 7.3 million hectoliters of wine are expected to have been produced in Germany this year. This corresponds to a drop of 7% compared to last […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Matthias Knebel
‘Whose Wine is it Anyway?’ profiles a German winemaker to give you a behind-the-vines look at the world of German wine. This month, we’re highlighting Matthias Knebel! Located in the in the picturesque Terrassen-Mosel, Weingut Knebel is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of […]
