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 Grape Harvest Promises Outstanding Quality
This year, German winegrowers are beginning their grape harvest much earlier than usual, according to The German Wine Institute (DWI). Healthy grapes ripened exceptionally quickly in recent weeks, prompting an early start to the main harvest in the first week of September across many […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Anne Gebert
‘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 Anne Gebert and her team at Weingut Gebert, a historic family-run winery in Germany’s Rheinhessen region embracing innovation and […]
Remembering Rudi Wiest, Legendary German Wine Importer
Appointed as a U.S. Riesling Fellow by DWI in 2017, Wiest founded Rudi Wiest Selections and is credited for rebuilding Germany’s wine reputation in the United States market. Renowned German wine importer Rudi Wiest passed away on March 9, 2025, at 88 years old. […]
