What percentage of the world's Riesling is grown in Germany?

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April 16, 2026

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March 7, 2025

What percentage of the world’s Riesling is grown in Germany? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. 75%

B. 56%

C. 40%

D. 93%

40% of all the Riesling in the world is grown in Germany, and virtually all of Germany’s best wines are made from it. Percentagewise, Germany makes the most Riesling, followed by Alsace, Washington State and Austria. There are approximately 56,000 acres of vineyards in Germany dedicated to the grape. March 13^th is International Riesling Day.

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