Germany - Principal Wine Regions - Pfalz
6 important questions on Germany - Principal Wine Regions - Pfalz
The Pfalz wine region in Germany has an unusual location. Where is it and what is unusual?
- In the south of Germany between the Haardt Mountains to the west and the Rhine plain to the east.
- It is NOT centred along a river
- Haardt (continuation of the Vosges) provides a rain shadow and protects from winds, therefore Pfalz is the driest German wine producing region.
- The south- or east-facing steeply slopes gain maximum sunshine.
- Drought can be a concern!
Describe the growing environment of the Pfalz in Germany. And what is known about the plantings?
- Slightly smaller than Rheinhessen in production
- 65% of plantings is white
- Riesling around 25% of plantings. Rest MT, Graub and Weissb.
- Dornfelder most planted black, 2nd Spätburgunder.
Which style of wines are produced in Pfalz Germany and what are the two main reasons?
- Due to the warmer climate it produces wines with a fuller body and riper fruit flavours.
- Pinot grapes are common since it had periods of both French and German rule, like Alsace.
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Where is the Mittelhaardt located in Germany?
- Mittelhaardt is a renowned vineyard area within Pfalz.
- It is located around Bad Dürkheim, Wachenheim, Forst, Deidesheim and Ruppertsberg in the northern part of Pfalz.
Describe the soils of the Pfalz region in Germany
- A wide variety; limestone, sandstone, basalt and clay
- giving wines with different characteristics
- Südliche Weinstrasse (south); more fertile sandstone soils, good for inexpensive wine production.
Name two significant producers from the Pfalz, Germany
- Dr Bürklin-Wolf
- Cooperative Winzerverein Deidesheim
- (Weingut Stern)
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