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Germany’s 2025 Wine Harvest Falls to Smallest Since 2010, DWI Says

Weather-driven losses with intensive grape selection in major regions cut volumes.

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Die Weinernte in Deutschland wird in diesem Herbst so gering ausfallen wie seit Jahren nicht: Laut den endgültigen Schätzungen aus allen 13 Weinbaugebieten werden in diesem Jahr voraussichtlich nur 7,3 Millionen Hektoliter Weinmost erwartet.

Overview

  • The Deutsches Weininstitut’s final post‑harvest estimate puts 2025 output at 7.3 million hectoliters, the lowest since 2010.
  • Production is about 7% below 2024 and roughly 16% under the 10‑year average of 8.7 million hectoliters, while Destatis recently estimated roughly 8.2 million hectoliters.
  • Heavy mid‑September rain led to intensive selective picking, smaller berries, and low must yields, especially in the largest growing regions.
  • Estimated shortfalls versus the 10‑year mean include Rheinhessen –23% (~600,000 hL), Pfalz –18% (–400,000 hL), Baden –15% (–180,000 hL), and Württemberg –22% (–200,000 hL).
  • Some areas rebounded versus 2024, notably Sachsen, Saale‑Unstrut, and the Ahr, and all 13 regions rate quality as “ausgesprochen gut” with exceptionally ripe, aromatic grapes promising concentrated, fruity wines.