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Riesling

King of German wines

Germany ranks as the home of Riesling wine. Over 23,000 hectares of land are allotted for the production of the wine. Some 50% of all Rieslings are from Germany’s western wine region. Records show first mention of the wine in 1490 in Worms, Germany. But it is believed to date back to Roman times.

Cycling along the Moselle

Cycling along the Moselle 25.09.2020

Check-in presenter Lukas Stege cycles from Traben-Trarbach to Cochem. Along the way, a vintner explains why Riesling thrives so well on the Calmont, and he tastes a regional specialty: the red Moselle vineyard peach.
Sparkling wine and sunburn: German wine year 2019

Sparkling wine and sunburn: German wine year 2019 27.09.2019

It's fall, and the grape harvest has begun in many wine growing regions across Germany. Bavaria-based Master of Wine, Romana Echensperger, explains the latest trends in German wines, from chardonnay to sparkling wines.

Riesling wine, holding out between pesticides and climate change

Riesling wine, holding out between pesticides and climate change 27.05.2019

Climate change, new pests and diseases are threatening Riesling wine. Warmer temperatures are forcing winemakers to increase the use of plant protection methods, namely pesticides.
Thieves steal entire vineyard of grapes in Germany

Thieves steal entire vineyard of grapes in Germany 02.10.2018

Using professional harvesting equipment, the criminals stole €8,000 of grapes. Police are calling for witnesses to come forward after the crime was committed in broad daylight.
Germany’s wine regions

Germany’s wine regions 18.09.2018

Wine grape harvest is already in full swing in Germany. Take a trip into the world of Riesling, Müller Thurgau, Silvaner and co.
Where do you like to enjoy a glass of wine, and who with? 

Where do you like to enjoy a glass of wine, and who with?  14.09.2018

We wanted to know where you like to enjoy a nice glass of wine and who with. And we asked if you could send us in a photo. We have a prize to say thank you! Find out here if you were the lucky winner.

Where do China's best wines come from? 25.04.2018

The best Chinese wines come from the region at the edge of the Gobi Desert, where the climate is so harsh that the vines have to be covered with earth during the cold winters. The Kanaan winery’s whites are reminiscent of the Rhine Valley.
Bistro de Maufel prepares Coq au Riesling

Bistro de Maufel prepares Coq au Riesling 24.05.2017

Chicken soaked in white wine is a specialty of Luxembourgian cuisine, which is strongly influenced by its French neighbors. With his restaurant De Maufel, Luc Wolff brings the Luxembourgian lifestyle to Berlin.
A riesling fit for Donald Trump

A riesling fit for Donald Trump 18.11.2016

Worldwide demand for German white wine has seen strong growth. Connoisseurs from the US are paying ever higher prices for riesling from the Rhine and Mosel areas - thanks to a focus on quality and tradition.
Riesling: A white wine's comeback

Riesling: A white wine's comeback 23.10.2014

Riesling was once among the most expensive wines. Later, wineries focused on quantity, and quality suffered. But in recent years, the pendulum has been swinging back - a boon to Germany's Rheingau Region.
Berlin wine grows on local pride

Berlin wine grows on local pride 19.10.2012

Germany's Moselle Valley is famous for its Rieslings, but Berlin? DW's Leah McDonnell explains why Berliners are toiling away to make a mean Riesling - even though they can't even sell it.
German winemakers seek to win over the Chinese

German winemakers seek to win over the Chinese 02.10.2012

Not many Chinese people think of wine when it comes to Germany's finer exports. They think of cars, machines and possibly beer. German vinters and the German Wine Institute hope to change this.
Trier home to Roman relics, Riesling and romance

Trier home to Roman relics, Riesling and romance 28.07.2012

Two thousand years ago, Roman conquerors brought the people of the Moselle Valley grapes and the knowledge of how to cultivate them. The hub of this wine-growing region is Trier, Germany’s oldest city.
Romance and Riesling in the Moselle Valley

Romance and Riesling in the Moselle Valley 10.10.2011

The Moselle Valley has been known for its wines since Roman times. Take a closer at the highlights of the region and the wines that have made it famous.
Climate change poses challenges to winemakers worldwide

Climate change poses challenges to winemakers worldwide 17.05.2011

The European Union is still the world leader in winegrowing - some 60 percent of the world's wine comes from Europe. But competition is growing and climate change is adding to the pressure on winegrowers.
Poor weather creates small but tasty vintage of Riesling wines

Poor weather creates small but tasty vintage of Riesling wines 22.10.2010

The 2010 wine yield has suffered across Europe after a rainy and cold summer. But German winemakers hope a unique blend of sugar and acid will make this year's vintage an exceptional flavor - even if there is less of it.
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