Germany's Pfalz region is located in the south-west of the country, along the Rhine River. It is one of the country's most important wine-producing regions. The history of winemaking in Pfalz dates back to the Roman Empire, when the region was known as the Palatinate. The region has been producing wine for centuries, and it is now the second largest wine-producing regions in Germany, in terms of size.
Pfalz is known for its white wines, which are made from a variety of grapes, including Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, and Gewürztraminer. The whites have long been the most successful, and the reds are becoming more popular. Other varieties planted include Dornfelder, Müller-Thurgau, Portugieser, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The style of wines produced in Pfalz are similar to those of neighbouring Alsace, and the region produces both dry and sparkling wines.
Pfalz is home to some of Germany's most renowned winemakers, including Weingut Dr. Loosen, Weingut von Winning, and Weingut Koehler-Ruprecht.
The largest event in Pfalz's wine calendar is September's Wurstmarkt which attracts more than 600,000 visitors to Bad Dürkheim each year.