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Achieve pairing perfection with German wines! Germany is home to some of the world’s most versatile grapes, renowned for their trademark acidity and delicate fruitiness.

An ideal complement to many dishes, German Riesling is widely considered to be the most food-friendly white wine in the world. Not to be forgotten, German Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) and Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder) offer the perfect balance of acidity, low alcohol, and fruit to match a variety of dishes. Rounding out the Pinot ‘trio,’ slightly tannic German Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) pairs well with grilled fish, smoked meats, and more.

Check out our tasting notes and pairing recommendations for Germany’s hallmark grapes below.

Riesling

Tasting Notes

Light to medium-bodied with pronounced acidity and aromas reminiscent of apple, peach, and apricot. A versatile grape, Riesling can express a range of styles from dry to off-dry and sweet, and can therefore pair with diverse cuisines. Germany produces more than 50% of the world’s Riesling supply.

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Pair German Riesling with Pork Chops Pair German Riesling with Curry Dishes Pair German Riesling with Ramen Bowls Pair German Riesling with Sushi

Pinot Noir
(Spätburgunder)

Tasting Notes

Dry, slightly tannic, and mild in acidity, full-bodied with flavors and aromas of red berries, subtle earthy notes, and a long finish. Especially in cold climate regions like Germany, Pinot Noir has the ability to be delightfully lighter and lower in tannin than other red wines.

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Pair German Pinot Noir with Glazed Ham Pair German Pinot Noir with Grilled Mushrooms Pair German Pinot Noir with Peking Duck Pair German Pinot Noir with Grilled Salmon

Pinot Gris
(Grauburgunder)

Tasting Notes

Dry, medium to full-bodied white wines reminiscent of white peach, mango, almonds, and pear, with floral aromas. Germany ranks second worldwide in Pinot Gris vineyard area, after Italy.

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Pair German Pinot Gris with Halibut Pair German Pinot Blanc with Mussels Pair German Pinot Blanc with Gruyere Cheese Pair German Pinot Blanc with Lamb Meatballs

Pinot Blanc
(Weissburgunder)

Tasting Notes

Subtle on the nose with fresh acidity and delicate fruitiniess, medium to full-bodied with notes of apple, pear, white peach, mango, and nuts. Germany is the world’s largest producer of Pinot Blanc. The grape has shown a steady upswing for several decades; its vineyard area in Germany has doubled within the past ten years.

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Pair German Pinot Blanc with Shrimp Pad Thai Pair German Pinot Blanc with White Pizza with Mushrooms Pair German Pinot Blanc with Quiche Lorraine Pair German Pinot Blanc with Crab and Avocado Salad

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