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.
Frauenpower Rosé 2022
Vin De LaGamba
Best vintage Yet!
Fizzy Glow Glow 2022
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Refreshing Pet Nat
Cosmonat (RARE, 450 bottles)
JPB Winemaking
10.5% Light Pinot Pet Nat
Bacchus Pet Nat
2Naturkinder
Baccus is the grape :)
Cremant de Pinot
Krauss
WONDERFUL German Sparkling!
Fizzy Glow Glow Cider
Glow Glow Wines
Brand New German Cider
FKK Rosé Fizz 2021
B.D Schmitt
Portugieser & Dornfelder Pet Nat
Unicorn Knight Chardonnay Pet Nat (120 bottles made)
Grandbois Wines
Quirky & Nicely Rounded
Bad Behaviour Bacchus Pet Nat
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Chalky, Citrus and Quince
Sternhageln Pet Nat Rosé
Hoffmann Simon
Rosé Pet Nat from the Mosel??!
Frauenpower 2023
Vin De Lagamba
Awesome red fizz, like a dry German Lambrusco
Shake & Wait White*
Brand
Citrus, yeasty & fun Pet-Nat
Shake & Wait Orange
Brand
Explosive orange pet nat
Pet Nat Rosé 2022
Brand
Open carefully - explosive ;)
Deutscher Winzersekt Nr. 2
Moritz Kissinger
A truly exceptional Sekt
Schmuck Pet Nat Rosé
Max Dexheimer
Pinot Noir from Rheinhessen
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.