Germany: Vineyard area & Wine production | Figures from Deutscher Wine Statistik (Deutsches Weininstitut) unless otherwise stated.

2016 Vineyards In 2016 Germany had 102,000 hectares (247,000 acres) of vineyards (DWS: 2017/2018, p.6).

2006-2000

2006 Vineyards In 2006 Germany had 99,172 hectares (244,955 acres) of vineyards (63.1% white, 36.9% red). The total yield was 9.06 million hl averaging 91.4hl/ha of which 4.4% was tafelwein, 52.3% was QbA and 43.3 % was QmP. The main white grapes were Riesling (20.8%), Müller-Thurgau (13.7%), Silvaner (5.2%), Grauburgunder (4.3%), Kerner (3.9%), Weissburgunder (3.4%), Bacchus (2.1%), Scheurebe (1.7%), Gutedel (1.1%), Chardonnay (1.1%), Traminer (0.8%), Faberrebe (0.7%), Sauvignon Blanc (0.3%). The main red grapes were Spatbürgunder (11.6%), Dornfelder (8.1%), Portugieser (4.6%), Trollinger (2.5%), Schwarzriesling (2.4%), Regent (2.1%), Lemberger (1.6%), Merlot (0.4%), Cabernet Sauvignon (0.3%). Wine production In 2006 Germany produced 9.063 million hl at an average yield of 91.4hl/ha of which 52.3% was QbA, 43.5% was QmP and 4.4% was tafelwein (DWS: 2007/2008, p.6-8 & 10).

2005 Vineyards In 2005 Germany had 98,875 hectares (244,221 acres) of vineyards (63.2% white/36.8% red). Wine production The total yield was 9.103 million hl averaging 92.3hl/ha of which 3.6% was tafelwein, 49.7% was QbA and 46.7% was QmP. The main white grapes were Riesling (20.4%), Müller-Thurgau (14.1%), Silvaner (5.3%), Grauburgunder (4.1%), Kerner (4.2%), Weissburgunder (3.3%), Bacchus (2.2%), Scheurebe (1.8%), Gutedel (1.1%), Chardonnay (1%), Traminer (0.8%), Faberrebe (0.7%), Sauvignon Blanc (0.3%). The main red grapes were Spatbürgunder (11.4%), Dornfelder (8.1%), Portugieser (4.7%), Trollinger (2.5%), Schwarzriesling (2.4%), Regent (2.1%), Lemberger (1.6%), Merlot (0.4%), Cabernet Sauvignon (0.3%) (DWS 2007/2008, p.6-8 & 10).

2004 Vineyards In 2004 Germany had 98,772 hectares (243,843 acres) of vineyards (64% white/36% red). Wine production The total yield was 10.14 million hl averaging 103.1hl/ha of which 6% was tafelwein, 56.4% was QbA and 37.6% was QmP. The main white grapes were Riesling (20.2%), Müller-Thurgau (14.7%), Silvaner (5.5%), Grauburgunder (3.7%), Kerner (4.5%), Weissburgunder (3.1%), Bacchus (2.3%), Scheurebe (1.9%), Gutedel (1.1%), Chardonnay (0.9%), Traminer (0.8%), Faberrebe (0.8%), Sauvignon Blanc (0.3%); the main red grapes were Spatbürgunder (11.1%), Dornfelder (8.0%), Portugieser (4.8%), Trollinger (2.5%), Schwarzriesling (2.4%), Regent (2%), Lemberger (1.5%), (DWS 2007/2008, p.6-8 & 10).

2003 Vineyards In 2003 Germany had 98,270 hectares (242,727 acres) of vineyards (66% white/34% red). Wine production The total yield was 8.29 million hl averaging 84.3hl/ha of which 3.3% was tafelwein, 32.5% was QbA and 64.2% was QmP. The main white grapes were Riesling (20.2%), Müller-Thurgau (15.6%), Silvaner (5.7%), Grauburgunder (3.3%), Kerner (4.9%), Weissburgunder (3.0%), Bacchus (2.4%), Scheurebe (2.1%), Gutedel (1.1%), Chardonnay (0.9%), Traminer (0.8%), Faberrebe (0.9%); the main red grapes were Spatbürgunder (10.7%), Dornfelder (7.5%), Portugieser (4.8%), Trollinger (2.5%), Schwarzriesling (2.4%), Regent (1.3%), Lemberger (1.4%), (DWS 2007/2008, p.6-8 & 10).

2002 Vineyards In 2002 Germany had 98,772 hectares (243,967 acres) of vineyards (68.5% white/31.5% red). Wine production The total yield was 10.13 million hl averaging 102.6hl/ha of which 0.5% was tafelwein, 43.3% was QbA and 56.2% was QmP. The main white grapes were Riesling (20.4%), Müller-Thurgau (16.8%), Silvaner (5.9%), Grauburgunder (3.1%), Kerner (5.4%), Weissburgunder (2.9%), Bacchus (2.7%), Scheurebe (2.4%), Gutedel (1.1%), Chardonnay (0.8%), Traminer (0.8%), Faberrebe (1.1%); the main red grapes were Spatbürgunder (10.3%), Dornfelder (6.5%), Portugieser (4.8%), Trollinger (2.5%), Schwarzriesling (2.4%), Regent (0.9%), Lemberger (1.3%), (DWS 2007/2008), p.6-8 & 10).

2001 Vineyards In 2001 Germany had 99,714 hectares (246,294 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 9.08 million hl averaging 91.1hl/ha of which 0.4% was tafelwein, 45.4% was QbA and 54.1% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

2000 Vineyards In 2000 Germany had 101,546 hectares (250,820 acres) of vineyards (74% white/26% red). Wine production The total yield was 10.08 million hl averaging 99.3hl/ha of which 1.9% was tafelwein, 54% was QbA and 44.1% was QmP. The main white grapes were Riesling (21.1%), Müller-Thurgau (19.1%), Silvaner (6.4%), Grauburgunder (2.6%), Kerner (6.2%), Weissburgunder (2.5%), Bacchus (3.1%), Scheurebe (2.8%), Gutedel (1.1%), Chardonnay (0.6%), Traminer (0.8%), Faberrebe (1.4%); the main red grapes were Spatbürgunder (8.8%), Dornfelder (4.2%), Portugieser (4.8%), Trollinger (2.5%), Schwarzriesling (2.3%), Regent (0.4%), Lemberger (1.1%) (DWS 2007/2008, p.6-8 & 10).

1999-1995

1999 Vineyards In 1999 Germany had 101,330 hectares (250,285 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 12.29million hl averaging 121.2hl/ha of which 0.4% was tafelwein, 44.5% was QbA and 55.1% was QmP (DWS 2007/2008), p.8 & 11. 1998 Vineyards In 1998 Germany had 101,665 hectares (251,112 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 10.83 million hl averaging 106.6hl/ha of which 1.1% was tafelwein, 57.4% was QbA and 41.5% was QmP (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1997 Vineyards In 1997 Germany had 102,475 hectares (253,113 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 8.5 million hl averaging 82.9 hl/ha of which 0.1% was tafelwein, 29.9% was QbA and 70% was QmP (DWS 2007/2008), p.8 & 11).

1996 Vineyards In 1996 Germany had 102,428 hectares (252,997 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 8.64 million hl averaging84.4 hl/ha of which 0.4% was tafelwein, 61.9% was QbA and 37.7% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1995 Vineyards In 1995 Germany had 103,266 hectares (255,000 acres) of vineyards vineyards (80.9% white/19.1% red). Wine production The total yield was 8.5 million hl averaging 82.4 hl/ha of which 1.6% was tafelwein, 74.3% was QbA and 24.1% was QmP. The main white grapes were Riesling (21.9%), Müller-Thurgau (22.2%), Silvaner (7.1%), Grauburgunder (2.4%), Kerner (7.2%), Weissburgunder (1.7%), Bacchus (3.3%), Scheurebe (3.4%), Gutedel (1.2%), Chardonnay (0.2%), Traminer (0.8%), Faberrebe (1.8%); the main red grapes were Spatbürgunder (6.8%), Dornfelder (1.8%), Portugieser (4.2%), Trollinger (2.4%), Schwarzriesling (2.0%), Regent (0.0%), Lemberger (0.9%), (DWS 2007/2008, p.6-8 & 10).

1994-1900

1994 Vineyards In 1994 Germany had 103,727 hectares (256,206 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 10.35 million hl averaging 99.8hl/ha of which 1.6% was tafelwein, 55.6% was QbA and 42.8% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1993 Vineyards In 1993 Germany had 102,898 hectares (254,158 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 9.72 million hl averaging 94.4 hl/ha of which 0.3% was tafelwein, 33.6% was QbA and 66.1% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1992 Vineyards In 1992 Germany had 100,365 hectares (247,901 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 13.37 million hl averaging 133.3 hl/ha of which 2.1% was tafelwein, 50.1% was QbA and 47.8% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1991 Vineyards In 1991 Germany had 99,404 hectares (245,528 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 10.16 million hl averaging 102.3 hl/ha of which 2.5% was tafelwein, 73.5% was QbA and 24% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1990 Vineyards In 1990 Germany had 94,852 hectares (234,284 acres) of vineyards (83.8% white/16.2% red). Wine production The total yield was 94.8 million hl averaging 89.8 hl/ha of which 0.2% was tafelwein, 39.3% was QbA and 60.5% was QmP. The main white grapes were Riesling (20.8%), Müller-Thurgau (24.2%), Silvaner (7.7%), Grauburgunder (2.5%), Kerner (7.5%), Weissburgunder (1.0%), Bacchus (3.5%), Scheurebe (3.9%), Gutedel (1.3%), Chardonnay (0.0%), Traminer (0.8%), Faberrebe (2.0%); the main red grapes were Spatbürgunder (5.5%), Dornfelder (1.2%), Portugieser (4.0%), Trollinger (2.3%), Schwarzriesling (1.8%), Regent (0.0%), Lemberger (0.7%), (DWS 2007/2008, p.6-8 & 10).

1989-1985

1989 Vineyards In 1989 Germany had 93,945 hectares (acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 13.2million hl averaging 140.8 hl/ha of which 0.6% was tafelwein, 51.5% was QbA and 47.9% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1988 Vineyards In 1988 Germany had 93,475 hectares (acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 9.3 million hl averaging 99.6 hl/ha of which 0.2% was tafelwein, 46.4% was QbA and 53.4% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1987 Vineyards In 1987 Germany had 93,276 hectares (acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 8.94 million hl averaging 95.9 hl/ha of which 1.9% was tafelwein, 77.1% was QbA and 21% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1986 Vineyards In 1986 Germany had 93,059 hectares (acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 10 million hl averaging 108.1 hl/ha of which 4.4% was tafelwein, 78.5% was QbA and 17.1% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1985 Vineyards In 1985 Germany had 93,020 hectares (222,350 acres) of vineyards (86.8% white/13.2% red). Wine production The total yield was 5.4 million hl averaging 58.1 hl/ha of which 0.1% was tafelwein, 40.3% was QbA and 59.6% was QmP. Source: Deutscher Wine Statistik 2007/2008), p.8 &11. The main white grapes were Riesling (19.7%), Müller-Thurgau (25.3%), Silvaner (8.1%), Grauburgunder (3.1%), Kerner (7.0%), Weissburgunder (0.9%), Bacchus (3.6%), Scheurebe (4.4%), Gutedel (1.3%), Chardonnay (0.0%), Traminer (0.9%), Faberrebe (2.3%); the main red grapes were Spatbürgunder (5.5%), Dornfelder (0.6%), Portugieser (3.2%), Trollinger (2.2%), Schwarzriesling (1.5%), Regent (0.0%), Lemberger (0.5%), (DWS 2007/2008, p.6-8 & 10).

1984-1980

1984 Vineyards In 1984 Germany had 92,195 hectares (227,721 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 7.99 million hl averaging 86.7 hl/ha of which 13% was tafelwein, 80% was QbA and 7% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008), p.8 & 11).

1983 Vineyards In 1983 Germany had 90,372 hectares (223,219 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 13.04 million hl averaging 144.3 hl/ha of which 2% was tafelwein, 51% was QbA and 47% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1982 Vineyards In 1982 Germany had 89,022 hectares (219,884 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 15.4 million hl averaging 173 hl/ha of which 8% was tafelwein, 69% was QbA and 23% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1981 Vineyards In 1981 Germany had 89,007 hectares (219,847 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 7.1 million hl averaging 80.4 hl/ha of which 1% was tafelwein, 55% was QbA and 44% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1980 Vineyards In 1980 Germany had 89,485 hectares (221,028 acres) of vineyards vineyards (88.6% white/11.4% red). Wine production The total yield was 4.63 million hl averaging 51.8 hl/ha of which 3% was tafelwein, 65% was QbA and 32% was QmP. The main white grapes were Riesling (19.9%), Müller-Thurgau (26.2%), Silvaner (10.2%), Grauburgunder (3.6%), Kerner (5.7%), Weissburgunder (0.9%), Bacchus (3.1%), Scheurebe (4.1%), Gutedel (1.3%), Chardonnay (0.0%), Traminer (1.0%), Faberrebe (2.1%); the main red grapes were Spatbürgunder (3.8%), Dornfelder (0.0%), Portugieser (3.2%), Trollinger (2.2%), Schwarzriesling (1.1%), Regent (0.0%), Lemberger (0.4%), (DWS 2007/2008, p.6-8 & 10).

1979-1975

1979 Vineyards In 1979 Germany had 87,592 hectares (216,352 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 8.18 million hl averaging 93.4 hl/ha of which 1% was tafelwein, 49% was QbA and 50% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008), p.8 & 11.

1978 Vineyards In 1978 Germany had 88,917 hectares (219,625 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 7.3 million hl averaging 82.1 hl/ha of which 4% was tafelwein, 74% was QbA and 22% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1977 Vineyards In 1977 Germany had 87,730 hectares (216,693 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 10.34 million hl averaging 118.4 hl/ha of which 10% was tafelwein, 76% was QbA and 14% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1976 Vineyards In 1976 Germany had 86,296 hectares (213,151 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 8.65 million hl averaging 100.3hl/ha of which 0% was tafelwein, 17% was QbA and 83% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1975 Vineyards In 1975 Germany had 84,970 hectares (209,876 acres) of vineyards (87.6% white/12.4% red). Wine production The total yield was 9.2 million hl averaging 108.8hl/ha of which 2% was tafelwein, 47% was QbA and 51% was QmP. The main white grapes were Riesling (20.9%), Müller-Thurgau (27.5%), Silvaner (16.1%), Grauburgunder (3.7%), Kerner (2.4%), Weissburgunder (0.9%), Bacchus (1.3%), Scheurebe (2.9%), Gutedel (1.4%), Chardonnay (0.0%), Traminer (1.0%), Faberrebe (1.3%); the main red grapes were Spatbürgunder (3.5%), Dornfelder (0.0%), Portugieser (4.6%), Trollinger (2.1%), Schwarzriesling (1.0%), Regent (0.0%), Lemberger (0.4%), (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1974-1970

1974 Vineyards In 1974 Germany had 83,028 hectares (205,080 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 6.8 million hl averaging 82hl/ha of which 8% was tafelwein, 68% was QbA and 24% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1973 Vineyards In 1973 Germany had 80,622 hectares (199,136 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 10.7 million hl averaging 132.7hl/ha of which 5% was tafelwein, 61% was QbA and 34% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1972 Vineyards In 1972 Germany had 77,551 hectares (191,551 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 7.4 million hl averaging 96.1hl/ha of which 16% was tafelwein, 72% was QbA and 12% was QmP, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1971 Vineyards In 1971 Germany had 75,514 hectares (186,520 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 6 million hl averaging 79.8hl/ha, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1970 Vineyards In 1970 Germany had 73,700 hectares (182,000 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 9.9 million hl averaging 134.2hl/ha, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1969-1966

1969 Vineyards In 1969 Germany had 71,336 hectares (176,200 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). The total yield was 5.95 million hl averaging 83.4hl/ha, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1968 Vineyards In 1968 Germany had 70,214 hectares (173,430 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 6.047 million hl averaging 86.1hl/ha, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1967 Vineyards In 1967 Germany had 69,460 hectares (171,566 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 6.069 million hl averaging hl/ha, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

1966 Vineyards In 1966 Germany had 69,166 hectares (170,840 acres) of vineyards (% white/% red). Wine production The total yield was 4.8million hl averaging 69.5hl/ha, (DWS 2007/2008, p.8 & 11).

Bibliography

Deutscher Wine Statistik 2017/2018 (Deutsches Weininstitut).