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Wine production in Germany slightly decreased in 2025. According to the Federal Statistical Office, winegrowing businesses produced a total of 7.55 million hectoliters of wine and must. This is 2.6 percent less than the previous year and about ten percent less than the average from 2019 to 2024.
The weather particularly influenced the wine year: High rainfall in September often increased the susceptibility of the grapes to rot and shortened the time for harvesting. This had a negative impact on the harvest quantities, especially in the major growing regions of Rheinhessen and Pfalz, where they decreased by around 14 percent each. The slightly declining vineyard area (-1.1%) had only a minor influence on the overall production.
Despite the significant declines, Rheinhessen and Pfalz maintain their central role: Together, they still provide nearly half of German wine. At the same time, other regions developed differently. Production noticeably increased in the Mosel region, and Baden, Württemberg, and Franconia also recorded gains. In smaller growing areas like Saxony and the Ahr, production increased particularly strongly in percentage terms, although from a low starting level.
In contrast, the quality structure has changed significantly. Winemakers produced significantly more quality wine than in the previous year; its share rose from 16.1 to 29.3 percent. Quality wine continues to dominate with around two-thirds of the total amount. Simpler categories remain of secondary importance.
White wines still dominate production, accounting for about two-thirds, while red wines, including rosé, reach just under a third. Overall, the wine year 2025 shows: The businesses had to accept weather-related quantity losses but simultaneously focused more on quality.
(ru – Image: 123rf)
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