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Saxony

A very small region along the Elbe near Dresden, among the most easterly in Germany.

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Where it is

Sachsen is Germany's smallest wine region after the Hessische Bergstraße and the easternmost. Vineyards run along the Elbe from Pillnitz near Dresden through Radebeul and Meissen.

Land and climate

The climate is cool and continental, with late spring frosts, so yields are low and vineyards are sited on warm, steep slopes. Granite, loess and clay soils dominate.

Grapes and wines

Müller-Thurgau, Weissburgunder, Riesling, Grauburgunder and Traminer are the main grapes, and the wines are mostly dry whites, usually sold locally.