Where is pfalz wine region?
Where is pfalz wine region?
western Germany
Pfalz is a key wine producing region in western Germany, located between the Rhein/Rhine river and the low-lying Haardt mountain range (a natural continuation of the Alsatian Vosges). It covers a rectangle of land 45 miles (75km) long and 15 miles (25km) wide.
What is German white wine called?
Riesling
Riesling is the most popular of the German white wines, and it’s most well-known wine export, accounting for 23 percent of all white wines produced in the country. Traditionally, Riesling has been a sweet, almost dessert-type wine, but new tastes have sprouted semi-sweet and dry varieties.
Where is the pfalz in Germany?
Rhineland-Palatinate, German Rheinland-Pfalz, Land (state) situated in southwestern Germany. It is bordered by the states of North Rhine–Westphalia to the north, Hessen to the east, Baden-Württemberg to the southeast, and Saarland to the southwest and by France, Luxembourg, and Belgium to the south and west.
How many grape varieties are permitted for cultivation in Rhineland Palatinate?
22 red grape varieties
Grapes and wine There are 45 white and 22 red grape varieties permitted to be cultivated in the Palatinate.
What is the meaning of Pfalz?
a native or inhabitant of the Palatinate.
What is the best German white wine?
Best German wines as rated by IWSC experts
- Nordheimer Vögelein Orange Silvaner 2014. Divino Nordheim Thüngersheim.
- Pinot Blanc 2019. Max Mann.
- Ungsteiner Weilberg GG Riesling 2017. Weingut Karl Schaefer.
- Charakter F.
- Charakter F.
- Spätlese Riesling.
- Library Release Wachenheimer Goldbächel Riesling 2012.
- Charakter F.
What is Pinot Noir called in Germany?
Spätburgunder
Spätburgunder is the German name for Pinot Noir. Spät means late in German, while Burgunder refers to Burgundy.
What kind of wine is Piesporter?
Piesporter is a wine made in and around the village of Piesport on the north bank of the Mosel wine region of Germany. A white, light body wine that ranges from dry to off-dry, it can be made from Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, or Elbling grapes.
