Grape Varieties
| Variety | Area 2008 (proportion) |
|---|---|
| Riesling | 21.7% |
| Gewürztraminer | 18.6% |
| Pinot Gris | 15.2% |
| Auxerrois Blanc | 14.2% |
| Pinot Noir | 9.6% |
| Sylvaner | 8.9% |
| Pinot Blanc | 7.0% |
| Muscat varieties | 2.3% |
| Chasselas | 0.6% |
| Other, including Chardonnay and Savagnin | 1.3% |
| Mixed vineyards | 0.6% |
| Sum | 15 535 ha |
Over the last decades, plantings of Riesling, Pinot Noir and in particular Pinot Gris have increased, while Sylvaner (once the most grown variety) and Chasselas have been on the decrease.
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