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Baden
The famed "Black Forest" region of Baden is Germany's third largest wine region and home to the Spätburgunder Weissherbst, a popular rosé wine. The varied soil ranging from gravel, limestone, and clay, to volcanic stone and shell lime, gives rise to a multitude of flavours. Combined with the warm climate of Baden, the soil provides the wines made here with more of an international flavour than is found anywhere else in German wine producing regions. The volcanic stone in particular gives the Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), more of a full-bodied, fiery taste than can be experienced elsewhere.
An interesting note; Germany's per capita consumption of wine is 32 bottles per year whereas each citizen of Baden consumes an average of 53 bottles per year. A definite tribute to their winemakers.
Size and Main Grape Varieties
16,371 ha (ca. 36,000 acres) under vine
33% Müller-Thurgau
26% Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
9% Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)
9% Gutedel
8% Riesling (Klingelberger)