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Best wine destinations in Europe

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Moselle Valley
Steep vineyards and riverside wine towns
8.2
Moselle Valley in Germany has some of the steepest vineyards in the world. The Calmont slope rises at up to 65 degrees above the river. Riesling grows on slate soil that warms in the sun. Visitors can taste wines at family estates and walk narrow paths between the vines.
Highlights:
  • 🌿 Hike the scenic trails along the riverbanks
  • 🍷 Enjoy wine tasting at local Moselle vineyards
  • 🏰 Visit the stunning Eltz Castle nestled in the hills
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Riesling slopes and Taunus woods
8.1
The Rheingau in Germany has grown Riesling since the Middle Ages. Kloster Eberbach is a Cistercian abbey with a huge medieval wine cellar. The vineyards face south along the Rhine River. Visitors can taste wines in Eltville and Rudesheim and walk between vines beside the river.
Highlights:
  • 🛥️ Cruise the Rhine River and admire castle views
  • 🏰 Visit the historic Eberbach Monastery and its grounds
  • 🍇 Tour vineyards along the scenic Rheingau Wine Route
Pfalz
Wine villages and a vast sandstone forest
9.3
The Pfalz in Germany has a wine road about 85 kilometers long. It starts at a stone gate near the French border. The Durkheim Giant Barrel is a huge wooden barrel that holds a restaurant. Riesling and Pinot Noir grow on the sunny plain and almond trees bloom in spring.
Highlights:
  • 🏰 Explore medieval Heidelberg Castle ruins
  • 🍷 Sample Riesling at a local winery tasting room
  • 🚶‍♂️ Trek vineyards along the Moselle River
Trier
Roman gates, baths and Moselle wine
8.6
Trier is one of the oldest cities in Germany and has Roman wine ties. Nearby villages hold ancient stone wine presses from the 4th century. Riesling grows on steep slate slopes above the Moselle River. Visitors can taste wines in family estates after seeing the Roman Porta Nigra.
Highlights:
  • 🛍️ Wander around Hauptmarkt, vibrant historic market square
  • ⛪ Visit Trier Cathedral, Germany’s oldest church
  • 🏰 Explore the ancient Roman Porta Nigra city gate
Franconia
Beer cellars, vineyards and Baroque palaces
8.4
Franconia in Bavaria is known for dry Silvaner wine in flat green bottles called Bocksbeutel. Vineyards line the Main River near Wurzburg. The soil is rich in limestone and shell. Visitors can taste the wine in cellars beneath the baroque Residenz and in village taverns.
Highlights:
  • 🌄 Climb Marienberg Fortress for views of Würzburg and vineyards
  • 🏘️ Explore medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber’s preserved old town
  • 🏰 Tour the Würzburg Residence, a Baroque architectural masterpiece
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