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.
Pinot Noir
Der Glücksjäger
Classic Style from Pfalz
Weisser Burgunder 2020
Der GlücksJäger
Classic Pinot Blanc
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
Muskat Love
Sven Leiner
Delicate Gelber Muskateller
Müller Thurgau Pur
Brand
Easy Drinking Deliciousness
Riesling Erstes Spiel
Isegrim
Classic style Riesling
Cremant de Pinot
Krauss
WONDERFUL German Sparkling!
Lemberger #3
Krauss
This is a Blaufränkish, from Germany!
Bitches Brew Petnat
Sven Leiner
Apples, pears, vanilla, herbs.
Orange Rotling 2022
Nature's Calling
Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewürztraminer
Foxy Lady rosé
Sven Leiner
German Pinot Noir, a Hybrid and... Tempranillo?!?!
Riesling "Junge Hunde"
Der GlücksJäger
Classic Style
KnochenTrocken 2022
Der GlücksJäger
Classic, clean Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2022
Der GlücksJäger
What is Fumé you ask?
Riesling Trocken
Der GlücksJäger
Dry Pfalz Riesling
Cabernet Sauvignon
Der Glücksjäger
Cabernet Sauvignon from Pfalz
Riesling Delight
Sven Leiner
Quince, Walnuts, Salted Lemons
Shake & Wait White*
Brand
Citrus, yeasty & fun Pet-Nat
Brand Nouveau 2022
Brand
Watch Out.. Dangerously Drinkable!
Shake & Wait Orange
Brand
Explosive orange pet nat
Pet Nat Rosé 2022
Brand
Open carefully - explosive ;)
Lemberger #2
Krauss
This is a Blaufränkish, from Germany!
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.