Germany’s flagship grape, Riesling is prized for its vibrant acidity and expressive aromatics. It comes in a wide range of styles—from bone dry to lusciously sweet—and often shows notes of citrus, stone fruit and florals. Its balance of freshness and complexity makes it one of the world’s greatest white wines.

Germany’s answer to Pinot Noir, Spätburgunder produces elegant reds with soft tannins and flavours of red berries, cherry and subtle spice. It thrives in regions like the Ahr and Baden and is increasingly recognised for its finesse and ageing potential.

Often found in Franken, Silvaner makes delicate, earthy wines with gentle acidity. It’s a great match for food, offering subtle flavours of apple, herbs and sometimes a touch of smokiness. When grown on top vineyard sites, it can produce deliciously complex wines.

Known for its fuller body and ripe fruit character, Grauburgunder offers flavours of pear, melon and almond. It’s a versatile white that appeals to those who enjoy richer, more textured wines, and is often made in a dry style in Germany.

Elegant and subtle, Weißburgunder produces clean, crisp wines with notes of citrus, apple and white flowers. It’s typically dry, with a gentle acidity that makes it refreshing and easy to pair with food.

An easy-drinking white that was once Germany’s most planted grape, Müller-Thurgau is a crossing of Riesling and Madeleine Royale. It offers soft, floral wines with low acidity and notes of peach and nutmeg, often enjoyed young and fresh.

Known for its aromatic intensity and exotic character, Gewürztraminer offers flavours of lychee, rose petal and spice. It’s a distinctive white that appeals to those who enjoy perfumed, flavourful wines.

Lively and expressive, Scheurebe is a crossing of Riesling and an unknown grape. It’s known for its bold aromatics – think blackcurrant, grapefruit and exotic fruit—often made as a slightly off-dry or sweet wine with a zippy backbone.

A relatively modern red grape, Dornfelder is deeply coloured and juicy, offering notes of dark berries, cherry and soft tannins. It’s approachable and fruit-forward, often enjoyed young but capable of more serious, oak-aged expressions.

A bold and spicy red, Lemberger (also known as Blaufränkisch) produces structured wines with dark fruit, pepper and earthy undertones. It thrives in Württemberg and is gaining attention for its depth and ageing potential.

Primarily grown in Württemberg, Trollinger is a pale, light-bodied red with vibrant acidity and flavours of strawberry, red cherry and almond. It’s often served slightly chilled and pairs beautifully with lighter dishes.

Light and fruity, Portugieser is one of Germany’s easier-drinking red grapes. It produces soft, low-tannin wines with fresh red berry flavours and is often made in a style perfect for chilling and casual sipping.

A mutation of Pinot Noir that ripens earlier, Frühburgunder makes velvety, aromatic reds with lower yields and concentrated flavours. Expect notes of blackberry, forest floor and spice – it’s a rare but increasingly sought-after variety.