Germany | German Natural Wines
Thanks largely to a new generation of young winemakers, Germany is becoming a hot spot for both fine and fun natural wines.
The Rheinhessen region is a hotspot of youthful producers, many of whom have inherited vines and are working their vineyards more sustainably, with a focus on soil health and of course in the cellar, a minimalistic approach. Producers in the Rheinhessen who stand out in this way include Moritz Kissinger, Max Dexheimer, Marto Wines, Bianka and Daniel Schmit and the Brand Bros, amongst many others.
Handwerk Rosé 2021
Christopher Barth
Strawberry cordial, pepper, cream
Huburtus Purus 2020
Rudolf Trossen
Mosel Slate Plots. Aged in Foudre
Der Bauer
Philip Lardot
70 year old, steep Riesling Vines
Black Betty 2021
2naturkinder
Zero Zero Domina & Dornfelder
Pinot Noir Muschelkalk 2020
Enderle & Moll
55-70 year old vines
Spätburgunder Natúr 2021
B.D Schmitt
Fruity with soft tannins
Weisser Burgunder 2020
Der GlücksJäger
Classic Pinot Blanc
Heimat Silvaner 2019
2naturkinder
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Skin 2021
Andi Weigand
Amphora Orange from 45 year old vines
Pinot Noir Liaison 2022
Enderle & Moll
Taken from 60+ year old vines
Rosé Natúr 2021
B.D Schmitt
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Silbermond Feinherb 2022 (Sweet)
Rudolf Trossen
Sweet Riesling, with sulphur
Müller Thurgau Natúr 2021
B.D Schmitt
Popular German White
Riesling M
B.D Schmitt
Orange Riesling from Germany
Frei.Körper.Kultur ROT (1 litre)
B.D Schmitt
5 Grapes grown in Rheinhessen
Pinot Noir "IDA" Buntsandstein
Enderle & Moll
Premium German Pinot
Weissburgunder Muschelkalk
Enderle & Moll
Pinot Blanc from Baden
R Rosé Pure 2021
Seckinger
Savoury. Sour Cherries. Herbs.
Chardonnay Kapellenberg 2020
Seckinger
Classic style Chardonnay
Riesling Kieselberg Wurzelecht 2020
Seckinger
Classic Riesling from Pfalz
DD Sauvignon Blanc Pure 2021
Seckinger
Tastes like from New Zealand!
Chardonnay Linse 2020
Seckinger
Classic style Chardonnay
R Blanc Pure 2021
Seckinger
Gewürztraminer & Pinot Blanc
Riesling Petershöhle 2020
Seckinger
Classic Riesling from Pfalz
Weissburgunder Paradiesgarten 2020
Seckinger
Classic Pinot Blanc
Riesling Langenmorgen 2020
Seckinger
Classic Riesling from Pfalz
Grauburgunder
Konni & Evi
Pinot Gris from Saale Unstrut
Lemberger "Endschleife"
Roterfaden
Similar soil to Jura
Popular German grapes & producers
Whether red or white, German wines tend to be more acidic than their French or Italian counterparts - this comes back to the cooler climate which means less ripeness, as well as the grape varieties themselves, like Riesling, which retain more acidity when ripe.
The southwest of Germany has an ideal climate for winemaking, and of the 20+ prominent natural wine producers in the country, most can be found in Rheinhessen. On the other hamd, While not the largest, Mosel might be Germany’s most well-known wine region, famous for its lower-alcohol white wines and especially Riesling. The most popular grape varieties in Germany include Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Dornfelder, Silvaner, Lemberger (Blaufränkisch), Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris), and Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc).
A new generation is focusing on natural wines
Perhaps the driving force of the natural wine movement in Germany is the “junge winzer” (young winemakers). Many of these young winemakers have taken over generations-old family vineyards, have often gathered knowledge while studying or working abroad, favour a collaborative approach, and aim to make wines that truly express the unique terroir. With passion and commitment, they have transformed the vineyards into producing only natural wines for the first time.
Popular young producers include (but are definitely not limited to!) Weingut Freitag, Marto Wines, Brand Bros, Vin de Lagamba, Glow Glow, BD Schmitt, and Andi Weigand.
