The predecessor of the German Winery Alliance was founded in 1910. At present, there are about 200 wineries in the alliance. These wineries represent the outstanding German wineries and produce excellent wines.
The VDP divides vineyards into the following four grades based on their terroir conditions: 1. VDP. Gutswein: The entry level in the VDP system, the wines of this grade meet the minimum standards set by the VDP and the quality is guaranteed.
2. VDP. Ortswein: Village level The wine grapes used in this grade are from the excellent vineyards in the village and must be the local classic variety.
This grade of wine can show the terroir of a particular village.
3. VDP. Erste Lage: First Class vineyards require excellent terroir conditions and are planted with traditional grape varieties that are best suited to the terroir of the region, such as Riesling.
The wines of this grade are expressive and show the terroir of a particular vineyard, with a distinct personality.
4. VDP. Grosse Lage: The Premium vineyard is carefully determined and divided by VDP, and only the best quality plots can be selected.
Only traditional varieties are allowed to be used to produce wines from the Grand vineyards, which fully demonstrate the terroir of the vineyard.
Note that dry wines from this grade are often labelled “Grosses gew? CHS” (GG), which are generally considered the best dry wines in Germany.
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