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 AllFrosty Temperatures Usher in Not One but Two Ice Wine Harvests
Not long after many German wine regions closed the 2023 vintage with an early Eiswein (ice wine) harvest, frosty night-time temperatures reached -11 degrees Celsius (about 12 degrees Fahrenheit) on January 8 – enabling more individual wine producers to harvest the coveted frozen grapes. […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Karsten Peter
Every other 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 Karsten Peter! Located in the Nahe, Karsten Peter joined Gut Hermannsberg in 2009 as Winemaker and […]
5 To Try: Orange Wines from Germany
Every other month, our 5 to Try series showcases five examples of stellar wines from varying styles, grapes, and Germany’s 13 wine-growing regions. This month, we’re highlighting orange wines! In addition to producing more traditional wines, German vintners widely experiment with winemaking techniques to […]