In the far south-west of Germany, spring often begins three weeks earlier than in the rest of the country. But this is not the only reason why the Markgräflerland is to be envied. The region, located between Freiburg and Basel, the southern Black Forest and the French border, not only regularly sets records for hours of sunshine, but is also picture-perfect. Between charming wine-growing villages such as Auggen, Schliengen, Efringen-Kirchen and the wine town of Müllheim, the vineyards gently sweep through the landscape. Chasselas, one of the oldest wines in the world, grows here - it is said that the ancient Egyptians already cultivated this grape variety. Today, however, it is nowhere more at home than here, which is why many people simply call this wine "Markgräfler".
