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Baden is the southernmost of Germany's wine regions. It is primarily a long, slim strip of
vineyards nestled between the hills of the Black Forest and the Rhine River, extending some
400 km/240 miles from north to south. Comprised of nine districts, Baden has many soil types
and grape varieties. Nearly half of the vineyards are planted with Burgunder (Pinot)
varieties: Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), yielding velvety to fiery red wine and refreshing
Weissherbst (rosé), ranging in style from dry to slightly sweet; Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris),
a dry, food-compatible wine, or marketed under the synonym Ruländer to denote a richer,
fuller-bodied (and sweeter) style; and Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), food friendly variety with
attractive floral aromas. Spicy Gewürztraminer and the noble Riesling are specialties of the
Ortenau district near Baden-Baden, where they are known as Clevner and Klingelberger,
respectively. Light, mild Gutedel (synonymous with the Chasselas of France and Fendant of
Switzerland) is a specialty of the Markgräflerland district between Freiburg and the Swiss
border.
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