Reb flower in Franconia: The countdown to the wine harvest has started!
Reb flower in Franconia: The countdown to the wine harvest has started!
Franken, Deutschland - The flower of vine in the Franconian wine -growing regions has started. This represents a significant step on the way to reading in autumn. Winemakers in the region can now give a rough assessment when the wine harvest is in 2025. According to Michael Bock, the spokesman for the Franconian winegrowing association, the development of the vines is promising. At around 6,400 hectares, of which 98% are used for wine growing, Franconia is the most important wine -growing region in Bavaria.
The wine -growing area in Franconia extends from Bamberg to Aschaffenburg and comprises about 2,900 winegrowers. Last year the harvest was particularly challenging due to unfavorable weather conditions; The amount of wine must fell by more than 26% to a total of 302,200 hectoliters compared to 2023, as the Federal Statistical Office reported.
The harvesting quantities at an overview of
The harvesting quantities of wine must in Germany are recorded regularly. Between 2014 and 2024 there was a variety of data based on a wide variety of grape varieties and are accessible on Statista. The average harvest in Germany amounts to around 8.4 million hectoliters per year, spread over numerous cultivation areas. The biggest are Rheinhessen, Palatinate and Baden.
A look at the history of viticulture
Viticulture in Germany has a long history that goes back to the time of the Celts. Archaeobotani evidence show that wild stone was already common in the Moselle area in the Neolithic. Roman legions then introduced viticulture during the conquest of Gaul, which led to the further spread of the vines.
In the Middle Ages, viticulture, especially through the role of the monasteries, experienced an upswing. The first documentary mention of viticulture in Old Bavaria dates from the 6th and 7th centuries. Today viticulture in Germany is strictly regulated by European and German wine law, which ensures the quality and marketing of the wines.The most important grape varieties in Germany are Riesling, Pinot Noir and Müller-Thurgau, which thrive in the various growing areas. The wine law regulates the division of the wines into different quality levels and ensures that consumers are well informed about origin, alcohol content and quality.
The innovative wine culture and the committed winemakers in Franconia and all over Germany are optimistic about the upcoming harvest and work every day to further increase the quality of German wine.
For more information about the wine harvest and the wine statistics in Germany, please visit PNP or the wikipedia.
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