Eltville
A picturesque town in the Rheingau region, known as the 'City of Wine, Sekt and Roses', famous for its Rieslings.
City Information
- Region: Rheingau
- Best time to visit: May to October for wine tasting and rose blooming season
- Language: German
- Currency: Euro (€)
- Population: 17,000
- Annual Wine Production: 2,500,000 liters
Wine Information
Local Wine Styles: Dry Riesling, Spätlese Riesling, Sekt (sparkling wine)
Average Wine Tasting Price: €22
Terroir: Slate and loess soils, Rhine river influence
Wine Festivals: Eltville Sekt Festival in May, Rheingauer Weinwoche in August
Transportation Options: Regional trains, River cruises, Bicycle routes