The Pfalz, located in southwestern Germany along the Haardt Mountains, is one of the country’s warmest and driest wine regions, with a climate more akin to Alsace than the cooler Mosel. This sun-soaked region produces some of Germany’s most generous and fruit-forward Rieslings, alongside an impressive array of other varieties including Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris), and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). Viticulture in the Pfalz dates back to Roman times, and today it is one of Germany’s largest winegrowing areas by volume. Its soils vary widely—from sandstone and loess to limestone and volcanic rock—allowing for a diverse range of wine styles. The region is also known for its progressive, quality-driven producers and a new generation of winemakers revitalising traditional practices. Leading estates such as Müller-Catoir, Bürklin-Wolf, and Koehler-Ruprecht have helped cement the Pfalz’s reputation as a source of powerful, expressive wines with both charm and structure.
