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URL: Wines of Germany Japan Office Press release: November 8, 2024 German wine 2024 vintage The 2024 German wine vintage will be remembered as a harsh year that required a great deal of labor.
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(C) This year, in addition to late frosts and heavy rainfall, the weather conditions during the grape harvest season required a great deal of effort and flexibility from wineries. As a result, the efforts were rewarded with excellent quality grapes harvested throughout Germany. Large regional differences in yield As a result of extreme weather conditions, yields varied greatly depending on region, grape variety, and local climate conditions. In some areas, the yield was about the same as in previous years, while in others it was a total loss, but overall the yield was significantly lower than expected. 7.9 million hectoliters of wine must to be produced throughout Germany The German Wine Institute (DWI), the association of German wine producers, currently estimates that around 7.9 million hectoliters of wine must will be produced across Germany. This is 10% less than the 10-year average of 8.8 million hectoliters, and about 9% less than the previous year. This is the first time yields have fallen this much since 2017, when they fell to 7.5 million hectoliters. In particular, yields decreased in the eastern region The main reason for the regional differences in yield was the late frost in April, which caused severe damage to the young vines that had just begun to bud. The eastern regions of Saxony and Saale-Unstrut were particularly hard hit, with yields decreasing by 70-73% compared to the previous year. Wine producers in the Aare region are also seeing yields drop by about 64% due to the weather. Yields in the Mosel are expected to remain at around 510,000 hectolitres, the lowest in 50 years, due to a major hailstorm in May. Late frosts in April also affected slopes along the Rhine and Nahe rivers, as well as large parts of Franconia and Württemberg. Yields have therefore decreased by 19% in Franconia and by 25% in Württemberg. Yields in the two major producing areas are at the same level as usual Germany’s two largest wine regions, Rheinhessen and Pfalz, suffered little damage from the late frost. Yields in Pfalz are slightly lower at -4% compared to the previous year, while yields in Rheinhessen are slightly higher at 7% compared to the previous year. A fruity wine with a light mineral feel This year’s heavy rainfall has had a positive impact on grape growth. Because the grapes have absorbed a large amount of minerals from the richly moist soil, you can expect wines with a pronounced minerality. The longer it takes to ripen, the more fruity it tastes. The 2024 vintage will be a wine with a fresh and vivid taste with outstanding fruit flavors. Due to the lower alcohol content, this year’s wines are generally a little lighter, perfect for today’s demands. Wine production region name Estimated yield 2024 Yield 2023 Fluctuation 2023/2024 hl hl % Earl 15,000 42,000 -64 Baden 1,100,000 1,276,000 -14 Franken 341,000 419,000 -19 Hessishche ・Bergstrasse 31,000 33,000 -6 Mittelline 19,000 22,000 -14 Mauser 510,000 724,000 -30 Nae 265,000 312,000 -15 Falz 2,200,000 2,287,000 -4 Rheingau 222,000 224,000 -1 Rheinhesse 2,580,000 2,420,000 7 Saale Unstrut 13,000 48,000 -73 Saxony 9,000 30,000 -70 Württemberg 614,000 822,000 -25 Total 7,933,000 8,688,000 -9 Source: German Federal Statistical Office, DWV estimates
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