Germany, except for its fabulous cities, romantic castles and idyllic landscapes, is rightfully proud of its drinks .Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is the famous German beer, but now, strangely enough, it's not about it .Now we are talking about wine, which is produced in Germany for about 2000 years .And although for many German wines seem some sort of exotic, do not forget that the fault of this country has for many years withstand competition with its southern neighbors, and some exceptional to date grape varieties are derived in Germany .

White Wines

Germany is located to the north of its famous wine-growing neighbors (Italy, France, Spain) and accordingly, the climate here is more severe, which gives the local wine-making a share of certain specificity .For example, traditionally, white grape varieties are preferred here because of their viability in comparison with red grapes .However, and some red wines produced in Germany are well-deservedly popular in all countries of Europe and the world .Although, of course, the "crown" of local winemakers are white wines, in the production of which individual wineries have reached an inimitable level of .The main varieties of local wines are Riesling (in Germany and this grape variety was bred), Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Muller-Thurgau .

Riesling

The first vineyards on the territory of modern Germany appeared very long ago - back in the distant era of the Roman Empire. The business card of wine Germany is Riesling. This grape variety is grown in large quantities in the wine-growing area of ​​Rheingau, in the fertile Rhine valley. Local wine makers have achieved perfection in the manufacture of this fine drink with a noble taste. Here they produce magnificent, not at all similar dessert wines with exquisite aroma.

This area is buried in the greenery of vineyards, which were laid hundreds, and even thousands of years ago, among which now and then there are cozy villages and beautiful churches.
In the Rheingau area, they produce magnificent, nothing like dessert wines with an exquisite aroma.

Mainz and champagne wines

Some of the country's oldest vineyards are located in the city of Mainz. They were laid by the Romans, and after the local monks erected wine cellars, which eventually turned into the deepest in the world (50 meters and 7 floors). Mainz is famous for its champagne wines produced at the local factory.

Vineyards of Rhineland-Palatinate Guilt of Germany
Vineyards of Rhineland-Palatinate
Grape terraces near the palace of Sanssouci, Potsdam Guilt of Germany
Grape terraces at the Sanssouci Palace
Grape branch, Germany Guilt of Germany
Vineyards of Germany

Valley of the Middle Moselle

Another wine region - the Valley of the Middle Moselle, is rightfully proud of the varieties of fragrant wines with a slight fruit aftertaste. The special taste of local wine is due to the unique composition of the soil and mild climate. Among the cities of the region are popular Cochem and Bernakastel, small but very cozy and nice.

Würzburg

In the city of Würzburg and in its environs, many different varieties of grapes grow .This is due to the fact that the composition of the soil is very diverse in this region and even the climate conditions differ slightly .As in other winemaking regions of Germany, the culture of winemaking has been introduced here since ancient times, but to this day traditions are passed down from generation to generation, and the wonderful taste of a noble drink remains the same .In Würzburg are located some of the most beautiful in the whole of Europe, and perhaps in the whole world of wine cellars .

Almost all wine farms in Germany offer you to taste local wine, as well as to buy a bottle or two as a souvenir. They understand the sense in wine and in numerous cozy restaurants, where they will gladly advise on each grade - when it is better to drink, what dishes are ideal for when and where the grapes were harvested.