The Baden wine region of western Germany, located south and east of the Pfalz region, follows the Rhine River south from Heidelberg down to the city of Haltingen; in terms of production, it is the third largest in the country, behind the Rheinhessen and Pfalz. Some vineyards are planted at Lake Constance, making them the southernmost vines in all of Germany.

This is the sunniest and warmest region in Germany, making it one of the best areas in the country for Spatbürgunder (Pinot Noir); indeed 40% of the Baden's vines are planted to red varieties. The soils are quite varied, from granitic, to chalk, limestone and volcanic; this makes for an ideal home for numerous varieties, so while Riesling leads the plantings here among white varieties, others such as Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder), Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder)and Müller-Thurgau, are also planted in good numbers. As Baden wines are not as well known as many other regions of Germany, values can be found. (Wine/Appellations)