It has incredibly steep slopes and perfect soil for growing grapes. With the exceptions of saxony and saaleunstrut, most of germanys major wine regions are located in the western part of the country. Purchasing maps from wine folly was easy and i received the download. Germanys first touristic wine route 85 kilometers of enjoyment shaped by vines and wines. Click on the icon above to return to the main website. Wine country maps plan your wine country vacation to napa valley and sonoma county with our easytouse winery maps.
Germany wine tasting tours german winery tours wine. Germany wine country interactive map of wineries and. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Alsace, bordeaux, burgundy, champagne, languedoc, loire valley, provence and rhone valley. See more ideas about wine country, germany and wine. While the mosel is home to some of the countrys best rieslings, the rheingau is where germanys reputation for fine white wine first began. Two thirds of germanys wine production is white wine.
See why experts throughout the world have enjoyed all types of wonderful german wine at wine express. The german wine industry is alive and thriving after a few decades of wallowing under the lake of cheap sweet white wines destroyed its reputation. The main wine producing climate lies below the 50th parallel, which runs. Wine country maps can be a most attractive and useful addition to any wine cellar, tasting room, wine store room or home. This highly detailed map shows all of the main regions including the top vineyard areas, top wine villages and grape varieties. Following are the principal western wine regions in germany, listed from north to south click on the region below the map for a list of recommended wineries in that region. As the fourth largest wine producer in europe after france, italy and spain, in contrast to its more mediterranean neighbors, germany produces about as much as it consumesand is also the largest importer of wine in the e. Germany is known for growing a white grape variety known as riesling that is used to make several types of white wine.
Weve been to berlin, munich, stuttgart, hanover, frankfurt, as well as much time in austria and switzerland well be returning to germany in september, and had planned to. A highly detailed map showing all of germany s main wine regions as well as the top vineyard areas and villages. The german wine is the countrys oldest scenic drive. German wine differs from wines of other countries its light, lively and fruity. Wine germany germany is a country in east central europe. The road runs through the rhineland palatinate, germanys second largest wine growing region, and starts in the town of bockenheim in southwest germany then snakes through 50 miles of gorgeous wine country all the way to the french border. How to germany digital edition click here for download information. Plan your wine country vacation to napa valley and sonoma county with our easytouse winery maps. This map quiz game will help you explore the northern regions like trentino altoadige and the sicilian region in the extreme. We usually have only the vaguest idea about just where a particular wine region is, and its relation to neighbouring regions.
With amy poehler, rachel dratch, ana gasteyer, maya rudolph. The country boasts around 100,000 acres of grapes, many of which are at extreme slopes, making it one of the steepest wine countries in the world. Germanys best vineyards are as far north as grapes can grow. Inside franconia, germanys fairy tale wine country vogue. Its sweet, fruity, seemingly designed for sipping on a sunny dayor, really, all day. Vineyards and wineries in germany discover interesting vineyards and wineries in germany various wine regions. This map quiz game will help you locate mosel on a map of germany and memorize the location of 12. Youll find it easy and entertaining to learn about both topics when you spend your days gazing at a wine map or poster. Wine maps highlight several of the worlds finest wine regions, including italy, france, spain, and portugal.
Germanys official wine regions boast some of the countrys most beautiful scenery. The website of the german wine institute can tell you everything you want to know. It traverses the heart of the palatinate pfalz a region of vinecovered hillsides, rambling forests, ruined castles, picturesque hamlets and, of course, exceptional wine estates. The main wineproducing climate lies below the 50th parallel, which runs. Explore this great wine country and its variety of wine regions and vineyards. Wine maps can help identify famous regions as well as point out.
A compelling blend of dynamic cities, gorgeous scenery and sights straight out of a brothers grimm fairytale, germany has never been a more rewarding travel destination. Wine country this week magazine wineries, wine tasting. I was hosting a wine tasting event and needed wine region maps last minute. Palatinate pfalz, rheinhessen rhenish hesse, baden, wurttemberg, mosel. German wine is produced in the west of germany, along the river rhine and its tributaries. There are about 350 official italian wine varieties. Our german wine tours will take you to the best regions in the country for wine. But truth be told, there seems to be one big common misconception about san diego s wine industry. Wine map of germany australian wine from alternative. Recommended 23 day trip in the german wine country. It makes sense, because italy is such a geographically diverse country. It also includes vineyard maps of the mosel and rheingau regions. Whether youre traveling in a luxury car rental and taking advantage of the thrills of a worldclass automobile, or youve opted for a more comfortable, roomier family vehicle, a trip through the country alongside the german wine route promises to be a memorable one.
Whether you want to tour the vineyards of the rhine or mosel, discover berlins brilliant club culture, or hike your way through the barvarian alps, use our map of germany to explore one of europes most fascinating countries. Welcome to german wine route one of germanys oldest touring routes, the deutsche weinstrasse was inaugurated in 1935. During a vacation to napa valley, a group of long time friends reunite and revisit past choices in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy from director amy poehler. With the exceptions of saxony and saaleunstrut, most of germany s major wine regions are located in the western part of the country. A serene wine country, rich fruit plantations, the palatinate forest with its idyllic valleys and murmuring brooks and a mediterranean climate this is the german wine route. Its the obvious top thing to do in wine country, and for good reasondespite the fact that every u.
A highly detailed map showing all of germanys main wine regions as well as the top vineyard areas and villages. Theyre fruity in style, low in alcohol, rarely oaked, and often offdry or sweet. The german wine regions are some of the most northerly in the world. It is not possible to have a thorough understanding of wine if you are not also knowledgeable about geography. Vivid high contrast color coded reference gis wine map. The united states is an increasingly important wine country on a. Germany s official wine regions boast some of the country s most beautiful scenery, finest food and besttouted tourist attractions that lucky expats living here can visit repeatedly without strain. High quality, detailed, and accurate map of major wine appellations in germany. The key to understanding what makes german wines so diverse and delicious is in the various microclimates, extensive soil types, and regional history. Finishing options choose an option unframed 12 x 16 16. Germany maps printable maps of germany for download. They are grown on terrain that is unfit for other crops, and on slopes that make them seemingly impossible to cultivate. Explore the map below, or click the image to view or download the printable pdf version. Riesling is the focus here, but there are many other amazing finds including german sekt ie sparkling wine.
Wine regions of germany is also printed on heirloom quality canvas and is a beautiful alternative to paper. Made using the latest mapping technology, current wine laws and regulations, as well as consultation with wine industry professionals. Thats because so many different varieties of grapes grow in italy. It doesnt matter if youre working in the wine business or love wine as a hobby and sidepassion, wine maps are an essential way to understand wine on a deeper level. The map of the wine regions and vineyards of germany. Castles in germanys wine country europe itineraries. The region of mosel is the most famous riesling region in the world. Our recently updated napa valley winery map will help you locate which napa valley wineries welcome walkins for tastings and which winereis require advance reservations. Wine country this week magazine wineries, wine tasting, wine.
Two thirds of germany s wine production is white wine. We provide wine tour maps for most of california wine growing regions. Browse wine growing regions maps, find local wine events, tastings, and plan your winery visit. Concentrated in the southwest part of the country, germanys vineyard area is divided into official wine regions. Maps are only as good as the information that goes into them, but most of the wine maps. Napa valley map napa valley offers many distinct wineries and beautiful scenery. California wine country wineries map constitutes of wineries located mostly on 128 wine trail, highway 101 wineries, highway 29 wineries and all other wine trails within california wine country. Typically, german wine maps have the main wine regions anbaugebiete as vague areas or blobs. Whether you want to tour the vineyards of the rhine or mosel, discover berlins brilliant club culture, or hike your way through the barvarian alps, use our map of germany to explore one of europes most fascinating countr.
The infographic and map below is your complete introductory guide to germanys wines, including the thirteen wine growing regions, the major grapes that grow in each of them, along with. Apr 20, 2016 germany wine map the most famous and pure expressions of riesling are found in germanys rugged river valley vineyards. Oct 08, 2015 the infographic and map below is your complete introductory guide to germanys wines, including the thirteen wine growing regions, the major grapes that grow in each of them, along with. The red, spatburgunder, grown in warmer pockets of the country can be both elegant and structured. California wine country wineries map golden horizon travel. Enthralled with the colorful growing areas maps photos of the worlds great. The major wine regions anbaugebiete are ahr, baden, franconia, hessische bergstra. Jan 6, 2012 a collection of photos from the moselsaarruwer wine region of germany. It starts in koblenzs festung ehrenbreitstein and moves through the three castles in the st. Includes germanys main wine region areas on a shaded relief background. Wine spectators maps of key wine regions wine spectator. Palatinate, rheinhessen, mosel, baden, wurttemberg, fanconia, saxe, nahe, wine map.
Germany has wine regions 11 regions in the west and 2 regions in the eastern part of the country. Today, there are more than 115 dynamic wineries in san diego county and the local industry is booming. Detailed germany wine regions map wine posters wine folly. The infographic and map below is your complete introductory guide to germany s wines, including the thirteen wine growing regions, the major grapes that grow in each of them, along with. Map print of napa valley and sonoma valley wine regions in california. Germany wineries, easy to use interactive map of curated list of wineries, vineyards and wine events.
A detailed look at the appellations top crus, broken out by town and the corresponding vineyard. Germanys official wine regions boast some of the countrys most beautiful scenery, finest food and besttouted tourist attractions that lucky expats living here can visit repeatedly without strain. Custom wine maps document the source vinmaps is proud to have our custom wine maps featured at worldrenowned vineyards that have been in families for generations. Here you can find wine spectator maps for major wineproducing areas around the world. Each of the thirteen regions aka anbaugebiete specialize in a different style of riesling and many, including the ahr and baden, have taken to making outstanding spatburgunder aka pinot noir that will rival their next. Our maps are preferred by wine educators and found in the finest tasting rooms, wineries and wine shops worldwide. An overview of the countrys major wine regions, including the mosel, nahe, pfalz, rheingau, rheinhessen. Hello, my fiance and i have spent a lot of time in germany over the past three years, but one thing weve never done is a western germany rhinemosel wine trip by western i dont mean the old westeast definition. The most comprehensive resource for wine tasting and touring in california since 1981.
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