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- Origin
- Germany
- Baden
This Rivaner is a pale lemon yellow colour with medium acidity and medium bodied. Aromas of nutmeg, yellow stone fruit, apricots, nectarines and subtl... Read More- Origin
- Germany
- Baden
This Rivaner is a pale lemon yellow colour with medium acidity and medium bodied. Aromas of nutmeg, yellow stone fruit, apricots, nectarines and subtl... Read More
Styles of Wine
Owing to the relatively southern position of Baden, its wines are naturally drier, less acidic and more alcoholic than those from the famous northern regions. Experimentation with oak, for both red and white wines, is leading to the structure and depth required to complement a wide range of foods. In the south of the region, even the workhorse Müller-Thurgau is producing light whites of distinction.
Key Vines
Unusually for Germany, because it is red, Spätburgunder is the most planted vine in the region. All the others of importance are white: Müller-Thurgau, Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Riesling, Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris), Gutedel (known as Chasselas in Switzerland) and Chardonnay.
Climate and Conditions
Being the most southerly wine region in Germany, there is plenty of sunshine to aid the ripening of the grapes. Climate and conditions are conducive to viticulture and a self-disciplined restriction of yields is probably the most important factor in achieving quality.