Germany has had a long tradition of wine making. Despite this, the wines don't get their due in the wine lists. That's a pity as German wines are generally very good value for money and are great as aperitif or dessert wines. "The German grape" is Riesling. It finds its best expression here. Other principal grape varieties are Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Muller-Thurgau. The red you are most likely to encounter is Pinot Noir (Spatburgunder in German).

Map of German wine producing regions