Work in the vineyard & cellar

Many stages of work are involved before a finished bottle of wine reaches a consumer.
 

Soil & Sites

Soil types: The soil nourishes the roots, and thus, the vines, with water and nutrients. Furthermore, the soil influences heat conservation and with it, the development of the vine and the ripening of the grapes.
 

Climate & Weather

The longer ripening period for grapes north of the Alps yields fresher, fruitier wines.
 

Sparkling wine (Sekt)

Sparkling wine (in German, Sekt or Schaumwein) is extremely popular in Germany. The annual per capita consumption of about five liters is the highest in the world.
 

Other products of grape

Grapes can be processed into a number of interesting products. Scarcely any other fruit can be marketed in so many ways - whether liquid, as wine, sparkling wine or grape juice - or solid, as table grapes, raisins or sultanas. There are virtually infinite possibilities for both red and white grapes. Thus, it comes as no surprise that many vintners have added "other products of the grape" to their portfolios as "specialties".
 

History

World's oldest bottle of wine, Historisches Museum der Pfalz in Speyer