The German wine must harvest for 2025 is estimated at about 7.3 million hectoliters. This was announced by the German Wine Institute (DWI). The amount corresponds to a decrease of seven percent compared to the previous year and is 16 percent below the ten-year average of 8.7 million hectoliters. Thus, it would be the smallest wine must quantity since 2010.
The main cause is significantly lower yields in the largest wine-growing regions Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Baden, and Württemberg, due to smaller grape berries, below-average must yields, and selective harvesting after heavy rainfall in September. Rheinhessen is particularly affected with a decrease of 23 percent compared to the ten-year average.
A significant decline is also expected in Pfalz (-18%), Baden (-15%), Württemberg (-22%), as well as in Nahe (-22%), Rheingau (-18%), and Hessische Bergstraße (-11%). In contrast, regions that suffered from frost damage the previous year, including Saxony, Saale-Unstrut, Ahr, Mosel, and Franconia, are seeing increases.
Despite the lower quantities, the wine quality is assessed as very good nationwide. The high grape ripeness and concentrated flavor suggest aromatic and fruity wines, according to DWI.
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