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And then, of course, there’s the region’s vibrant wine culture, nurtured by some of Germany’s warmest temperatures. The vineyards of Baden, stretched along the River Rhine, mirror the climates of French regions like Alsace, Champagne, and the Loire Valley, producing French grape varieties including Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder), Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder), and Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder).