🏷️ Deutscher Wein
The simplest German category, formerly Tafelwein.
Deutscher Wein is the most basic category of German wine, formerly called table wine. Deutscher Wein is the simplest category of German wine. It used to be called Tafelwein, meaning table wine. The grapes come from Germany, but the label gives no precise place, such as a region or village.
In the German system, Landwein stands above it and points to a narrower area. Higher still is the QbA category, quality wine from a specified region. The more precise the place on the label, the stricter the requirements for the grapes.
Deutscher Wein is wine without a geographical indication in the narrow sense. It is usually light and simple, often slightly sweet, and meant for everyday drinking.
If you see this wording, it is just a guide: the wine is German, and details must be sought elsewhere on the label, such as the producer, grape and year.
How it connects to Wine
🏷️ Deutscher Wein → kind of → 🏷️ Wine without geographical indication → kind of → 🏷️ Wine classifications → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Part of
- 🏷️ Wine without geographical indication
- Where it applies
- 🗺️ German wine
- Similar and different
- 🏷️ Landwein, 🏷️ Qualitätswein
Frequently asked questions
What is Deutscher Wein?
The simplest category of German wine, formerly Tafelwein.
How is Deutscher Wein different from Landwein?
Landwein points to a narrower area, while Deutscher Wein points only to Germany.
Is this wine good?
It is a simple everyday wine; Germany's higher categories are defined by other names.
Similar
🏷️ Vino (Italy) · 🏷️ Vin de France · 🏷️ Classic and Selection · 🏷️ Landwein · 🏷️ VDP classification · 🏷️ Qualitätswein
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.