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.
Zwei Zimmer, Küche
Christopher Barth
Tart Citrus Vs Bready Richness
Riesling
Christopher Barth
Green apples, grass, gasoline
Hibiskus Pet Nat (0% alcohol)
Bouche
Delightful Proxy Fizz
Juniper Pet Nat (0% alcohol)
Bouche
From Berlin with No Alcohol
Pinot Noir 2022
PIRI Naturel
Hot demand for her wines!
Grauburgunder Kalkstein 2022
Seckinger
German Pinot Gris
Blanc de Noir 2022
Seckinger
Direct Press Pinot Noir (White)
Nero Bianco 2023
Seckinger
Gewürztraminer from the Pfalz!
Nero Rosso 2022
Seckinger
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot & Frühburgunder
Blanc de Fuck
Marto Wines
EXCLUSIVE crrrrazy wine, 600 bottles made
Pet Nat Purellus Schieferstern 2023
Rudolf Trossen
Premium Mosel Riesling Fizz!
Riesling Schieferblume 2023
Rudolf Trossen
Entry Level Trossen! Little Sweet
Still Frauenpower (EXCLUSIVE COLLAB!)
Vin de Lagamba
STILL Frauenpower with Chardonnay we chose from the barrel!
MORE Marto Orange (Exclusive Collab!)
Marto Wines
Tangy Orange Silvaner with EPIC Sediment!
Hauswein 003
Glow Glow Wines
Fresh German White Blend
Traubensaft (0% Alcohol)
Glow Glow
Grape Juice, unfermented and 0%
Pink Fizzy Glow Glow
Glow Glow Wines
Brand New Pet-Nat!
Halbstark 2022
Banquet of Gods
Pinot Menier + Pinot Blanc = Red/White Blend!
Riesling Trocken
Der GlücksJäger
Dry Pfalz Riesling
Weissburgunder 2023
Glow Glow Wines
10% Pinot Blanc
Orange Utan
Staffelter Hof
1st Orange Wine from here
Riesling 2022
Lelle Ihr Wein!
Exceptional Orange Riesling!
Aurora 2023
Piri Naturel
Aromatic. Fruity. Savoury. Herbal
Pétillant Natural Weiss
PIRI Naturel
In demand Female producer
Rays of Red 2024
Glow Glow
Big red blend from tiny Nahe region
Alte Reben Riesling 2022
Glow Glow
40 year old vines, longer elevage
Riesling 2023
Kleines Gut
From Württemberg with love
Spätburgunder 2023
Kleines Gut
German Pinot from Wüttermberg
Götzen Riesling 2022
Kleines Gut
60 year old vines. 2 years on the lees
Kapelle Chardonnay 2022
Kleines Gut
Orange Chardonnay... from Germany!
Pinot Blanc "1954"
PIRI Naturel
Guess the vine age are from the title?
Brand Nouveau 2023
Brand
Watch Out.. Dangerously Drinkable!
Shake & Wait White
Brand
Citrus, yeasty & fun Pet-Nat
Pet Nat Rosé 2023
Brand
Open carefully - explosive ;)
Null Ohm Weiss 2022 MAGNUM
Moritz Kissinger
Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc
Melone Szechuan Pet Nat (0% alcohol)
Bouche
Scrumptious Alcohol Free
Ancestral Orange 2022
Brand Bros
Orange Pet Nat with a tannic sensation!
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.