Pfalz Wine Region
Second largest wine region, known for powerful, full-bodied dry Rieslings.
Region Details
- Climate: Warm and dry, almost Mediterranean
- Soil Types: Sandstone, Limestone, Basalt, Loess
- Annual Production: Approximately 24 million cases
- Percentage of Riesling: 25%
Riesling Characteristics
- Peach
- Apricot
- Tropical fruit
- Powerful
Notable Areas
Deidesheim
Forst
Bad Dürkheim
Famous Vineyards
- Forster Kirchenstück
- Deidesheimer Hohenmorgen
Notable Producers
- von Winning
- Bürklin-Wolf
- Reichsrat von Buhl
Wine Styles
Dry (Trocken)Grosses GewächsSpätlese
Best Vintages
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