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 AllGermany’s Main Grape Harvest Advances Rapidly After An Early Start
Following the very early start to the grape harvest for Federweißer (new wine), the main grape harvest has also begun extremely early this year – earlier than ever before for the vast majority of estates. Another notable characteristic of the 2026 vintage is the […]
Germany’s 2026 Grape Harvest Begins Early with Promising Quality
Germany’s 2026 grape harvest is officially underway, with sunny summer weather accelerating ripening across the country’s 13 wine-growing regions. The first grapes are currently being harvested in the Pfalz and Baden for Federweißer, a young, partially fermented wine traditionally enjoyed during harvest season, and […]
Pinot Noir Day – A Celebration for Germany’s Spätburgunder
On August 18, wine lovers around the world celebrate Pinot Noir Day. Word is getting out about the enormous leap in quality that wines of this variety – known as Spätburgunder in German wine regions – have experienced in recent years. In the country […]
