Which varieties are Germany's current most planted white and red?

• A. Silvaner and Dornfelder
• B. Müller-Thurgau and Lemberger
• C. Grauburgunder and Schwarzriesling
• D. Riesling and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)

Answer: (D)

Germany’s most planted white grape is Riesling, valued for its high acidity and ability to express terroir on cool, slate-rich sites across regions like Mosel and Rheingau. The most planted red grape is Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), which has gained prominence due to its elegance and adaptability to Germany’s cooler climes, thriving in areas such as Baden, Pfalz, and Ahr. Together, these two varieties represent the top white and red by vineyard area in Germany today. The other options include varieties that are common but not the leading white or red, so they don’t match the current top pair.