Vineyards were established in the fertile river valleys, including the renowned Rhine and Mosel regions.
The story of German wines begins over two millennia ago. The Romans, known for their viticultural practices, are credited with bringing the art of winemaking to the region around the 1st century AD. Vineyards were established in the fertile river valleys, including the renowned Rhine and Mosel regions. This was the start of what would become an illustrious tradition of German viticulture.