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
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
Pinot Noir Liaison 2022
Enderle & Moll
Taken from 60+ year old vines
Pinot Noir "IDA" Buntsandstein
Enderle & Moll
Premium German Pinot
Lemberger "Endschleife"
Roterfaden
Similar soil to Jura
Frühburgunder "Herr Lüttmer"
Herr & Frau Lüttmer
A mutation of Pinot Noir?!?
Kekfrankos
B.D Schmitt
...click to see why is it called this?
Pinot Noir 2019
Andi Weigand
Two years in Barrel
Pinot Noir Muschelkalk 2017
Enderle & Moll
55-70 year old vines
Pinot Noir "SF" 2021
Holger Koch
WIld. Juicy. Excellent Value.
Kontakt Rot 2022
Philip Lardot
100% Pinot Noir
Lemberger #3
Krauss
This is a Blaufränkish, from Germany!
Foxy Lady rosé
Sven Leiner
German Pinot Noir, a Hybrid and... Tempranillo?!?!
Rouge
Kleines Gut
10.5% Merlot, Blaufränkisch & Zweigelt
Pinot Noir 2020
Max Dexheimer
Excellent expression & fruit
Pinot Noir 2022
Marto Wines
Earthy Pinot with smoke & herbs
Rot vom Grun 2022
Christopher Barth
Red White Blend from Germany
Cabernet Sauvignon
Der Glücksjäger
Cabernet Sauvignon from Pfalz
Lemberger "Großer Stein" 2022 (RARE
Kleines Gut - Lemberger "Großer Stein" 2022 (RARE
Lemberger = Blaufränkisch
Pinot Noir Keuper (Himmelberg) 2022
Sven Enderle
Premium Pinot
Pinot Noir Kalk (Römerberg) 2022
Sven Enderle
Premium Pinot
Lemberger Keuper 2022
Sven Enderle
Lemberger = Blaufränkisch
Halbstark 2022
Banquet of Gods
Pinot Menier + Pinot Blanc = Red/White Blend!
Spätburgunder Assmannshausen 'La Premiere' (ONE PER ORDER)
Carsten Saalwächter
Black Tea. Pine. Currants. Light Cherries.
Fledermaus Rot 2022
2Naturkinder
Vines fertilied with their Bat dung
Null Ohm Rot
Moritz Kissinger
Pinot Noir and Dornfelder.
Pinot Noir "SF" 2022
Holger Koch
WIld. Juicy. Excellent Value.
Brand Nouveau 2022
Brand
Watch Out.. Dangerously Drinkable!
Null Ohm Weiss (ONE PER ORDER)
Moritz Kissinger
One of the BEST German winemakers
Spätburgunder 2021
Carsten Saalwächter
Germany's most exciting winemaker?
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.