Saxonia

The cultural and historical centres of Dresden and Meissen attract many visitors to the small wine growing region of Sachsen each year. The tourists, combined with the special regional character of the wines produced here, such as the Elbtal-Sekt, serve to make the wine prices here rather high.

Most of the wine is consumed locally by the residents and visitors alike. The Sachsen specialties are wines made from the Rivaner (Müller-Thurgau), Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder), and Traminer grapes which are made into dry wines, full of character with a fruity acidity. 

Size and Main Grape Varieties

300 ha (ca. 660 acres) under vine

  38% Müller-Thurgau

  15% Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)