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German Grape Varieties

 
In Germany, there are almost 100 different varieties of grapes that are used for wines. However, only about 20 grapes have a significant market share. Among the white, Riesling and Müller-Thurgau top the list as the most popular; among the red, Spätburgender and Dornfelder are the most significant.
 
The grape varieties are identified below. German wines imported into the USA are made primarily of the grapes identified with .
   
   
   
 
Bacchus
 
Chardonnay
 
Gewürztraminer 
 
Gutedel
 
Grauburgunder (Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris)
 
Kerner
 
Müller-Thurgau (Rivaner) 
 
Riesling 
 
Scheurebe 
 
Silvaner
 
Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)
 
Domina
 
Dornfelder
 
Lemberger (Blaufränkisch)
 
Portugieser
 
Regent
 
Schwarzriesling (Müllerrebe)
 
Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
 
Trollinger
 
 
 
 
 
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