Dry German Wines

The German law concerning wines has been changed. You'll find the type-name "Classic" on bottles as well. Those wines will nearly all be dry wines.

When you are looking for dry wines, or wines with a high acidity (which is not the same) you should look on the labels for "trocken". Referring to the posting of RobertsonChai, depending on the classification they may be richer in taste, but "trocken" will always be dry. This classification (based on sugarcontent) is defined by that same German law. So: an "Auslese trocken" will definitely be a dry wine, but most probably very fruity and rich.

Dry wines "par excellence" come from the Rheingau region (near Rüdesheim)

Quality wines start (!) at about 6 Euro's. If you pay less, better taste before you buy!

Success, and enjoy your stay!

Hillebrand.