Explore Germany's Ahr valley: a hidden gem for pinot noir lovers

Why Ahr you not yet drinking Spätburgunder? … Well you will be after this wine tour .

Germany’s Ahr Valley is a unique hidden valley close to Cologne full of steep slopes containing Spätburgunder ...aka..German Pinot Noir! And unless your a hardcore Pinot prince or princess you may not have ever heard of the Ahr Valley.  

Maybe it’s because the Germans don’t want to share and drink it all themselves, or maybe it’s because Burgundy doesn’t like the competition.  Either way, if you love Pinot Noir or just love discovering & collecting wines that you can show off to your wine geek friends…then the Ahr River Valley is must wine region for you.  

Fun Fact! Germany is the actually 3rd largest producer of Pinot Noir in the world. . And while you can find stunning, high quality - price friendly, juicy examples all over Germany... ( check out wine tour options to the Rhein valley or Pfalz)

There is a high concentration and special Spätburgunder focus growing on special slate soils in the Ahr.

Situated about 45 mins from Cologne (Köln) Airport or from the very charming and once capital of Germany Bonn this region can be reached for a grape day out.

On tour we will visit 3 acclaimed and boutique winer makers who dedicate their heart, soul and soil to Pinot . We will stop for some stunning vineyard views through the valley and also find a regional lunch stop to soak up all that wine.

Wines to try: Mainly Spätburgunder. Some unique Früburgunder, Blanc de Noir (white pinot) Pinot Gris and Riesling... Pinot Sparkling!

Included: Pick up and drop off, tasting fees, refreshments, lunch. Service shipping wine (postage not included)

About the experience

Local Guide

Local Guide:

Cracking Carl

Experience duration

Experience duration

7 Hours 30 Minutes

Number of wineries visited

Number of wineries visited

3

Style of wines served

Style of wines served

    Red Wine
    White Wine
    Rose Wine
    Amber Wine
    Sparkling Wine
Things to see

Things to see

  • Vineyards
  • Winery
  • Cellar
  • Tasting Room
Transport included?

Transport included?

Yes, all transport included

Accommodation included?

Accommodation included?

Not included

Food included?

Food included?

Restaurant

Languages spoken

Languages spoken:

Location

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Experience starting point

Pick up from Cologne airport & Bonn area

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