Germany has a long and renowned wine-making tradition that goes back to the Roman era.
At court, the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie would drink German Riesling and it was observed that if you drank a bottle of ‘Hoch’ (Rheingau wine from Hochheim), you didn’t have to see the doctor.
And recently, at the English auction houses Sotheby’s and Christie’s, Liebfraumilch wine outperformed the Premier Cru Bordeaux.
Popular among connoisseurs
Since the 1960s, when the world reconciled with Germany after the two world wars, its wine has been handed another chance to play a significant role in the world markets.
Over the past 50 years, the quality of German wine has distinctly improved and the country’s wines are now considered among world’s best.
The demand for German wines has also increased dramatically and is enjoyed by connoisseurs in the best restaurants worldwide.
A perfect match for Asian
The recent culinary trends inspired by non-European cuisines have turned German Riesling into a hit.
Asian food complements a good Riesling so well you can almost hear its urging – the two are a perfect match on any dining table.
Whether it is the SouthEast Asian country’s spicy food or light vegetable meals, Riesling goes well with both.
And when it is produced by the best vintners, it is also one of the wines with the longest longetivity.
Schloss Vollrads (Rheingau)
Schloss Vollrads is one of the oldest wine estates in the world. It has over 800 years of unbroken tradition selling wine to connoisseurs. These days it sells to all the major wine markets worldwide.
Hermann Dönnhoff (Nahe)
The wine comes from a lesser-known wine region called Nahe. Over the past 25 years, Dönnhoff has established himself as one of the world’s top 20 producers. His wine is almost unbelievably balanced and nuanced.
Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken (Mosel-Saar-Ruver)
The Zilliken Family trace their winegrowing tradition back to 1742. It is an internationally renowned brand, producing delicious and long-lasting wines. The best of them are friends for life.
Selbach-Oster (Mosel-Saar-Ruver)
The Uintner produces juicy wines that reflect a family philosophy built on the mantra ‘‘Let the fruit and the soil do the talking.” They provoke enthusiasm especially among local chefs and connoisseurs.
Schloss Sommerhausen (Franken)
Under the leadership of Martin Steinmann, this emerging producer from the Franconia region has established itself at the forefront of the market. The wine is juicy, fruity and full – worth saving for later in your cellar.
