The most noble
Of all the grapes of Germany, the most noble is the Riesling — a variety that can do well even in stony soil and can subsist on a minimum of moisture.
Kerner
Today, Kerner is the most widely planted new crossing in Germany, covering about 7% of the surface devoted to viticulture.
Bacchus
Bred in the Pfalz and given the Latin name for Dionysos, the Greek God of Wine, Bacchus is a crossing of (Silvaner x Riesling) x Müller-Thurgau.
Pinot Gris
These are synonyms for the grape known as Pinot Gris in France and Pinot Grigio in Italy.
Faberrebe
The prolific Rheinhessen grape breeder Georg Scheu crossed Weissburgunder with Müller-Thurgau in 1929 to produce this early-ripening white variety.
Huxelrebe
Huxelrebe, a crossing of Gutedel and Courtillier Musqué, was bred by Georg Scheu in Rheinhessen in 1927.
Ortega
This crossing of Müller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe is a very early-ripening white variety that achieves high must weights even in average years.
Gewürztraminer
Roter Traminer, and its better-known synonym, Gewürztraminer, or "spicy (aromatic) Traminer," is an old, traditional variety prized for the high quality of its wine.
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Wellknown
The Müller-Thurgau, or Rivaner, is the second most widely planted grape in Germany and accounts for about a fifth of the total vineyard area.
Silvaner
Silvaner is an old variety that once was the most important grape in Germany.
Scheurebe
Scheurebe (pronounced "shoy ray beh") is another new crossing that is well established in a number of regions.
Weißer Burgunder
Synonymous with the French Pinot Blanc, this ancient variety thrives in fertile or chalky soils and ripens fairly late.
Morio-Muskat
The name of this crossing of Silvaner and Weissburgunder derives from its breeder, Peter Morio, and its characteristically strong, rich bouquet that is reminiscent of Muscat grapes.
Gutedel
Known as Chasselas in France and Fendant in Switzerland, this ancient white variety is both a popular table grape and a wine grape.
Elbling
This ancient white variety (origin unknown) is an early-ripening, very prolific producer that makes light, piquant wines that often are used for sparkling wine, thanks to their high acidity.
Chardonnay
Like many other ancient grape varieties, Chardonnay stems from the Middle East.
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