Pfalz
The Pfalz is Germany's warmest region, producing rich off-dry Riesling, fine Spätburgunder and full-bodied whites along the sunny German Wine Road.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Germany's warmest, driest wine region |
| Geography | Long east-west ridge shorts of the Haardt (palatinate forest) |
| Key appellations | Pfalz · Mittelhaardt · Südliche Weinstraße |
| Main grapes | Riesling, Spätburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, Grauer Burgunder |
| Famous for | German Wine Road, Rich Riesling, Spätburgunder |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Pfalz
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Riesling
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Pinot Noir
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Grüner Veltliner
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Nearby
Related regions
Explore neighbouring wine areas.
Wine travel
Visiting Pfalz
The Deutsche Weinstraße (German Wine Road), vineyards woven with castles and chestnut-shaded taverns, makes a charming, easy-driving holiday.
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