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 All5 to Try: German Wines From Co-ops and Big Bottlers
Each post in our 5 to Try series showcases five examples of stellar wines from varying wine styles, grapes, and Germany’s 13 winegrowing regions. This month, we’re showing off a selection of wines from some of the largest producers and cooperatives in Germany, whose […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Jürgen Hofmann and Guido Walter
Every month, ‘‘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 Jürgen Hofmann and Guido Walter of Fritz Müller. Based in Rheinhessen, Fritz Müller’s sparkling wines are known […]
The Terrible Flooding in Germany’s Ahr Wine Region and Help for its Wineries
July 20, 2021 Updated: July 29, 2021 The flooding in Germany last week has had a devastating impact on many in the German states of Rhineland-Pfalz and North Rhine-Westphalia, including and especially the wine producers of the Ahr Valley. Throughout Ahrweiler and the surrounding […]
