Rheinhessen Wine Region
Germany's largest wine region, producing a wide range of Riesling styles from dry to sweet.
Region Details
- Climate: Warm and dry, one of the sunniest regions in Germany
- Soil Types: Red slate, Limestone, Loess, Clay
- Annual Production: Approximately 26 million cases
- Percentage of Riesling: 18%
Riesling Characteristics
- Stone fruit
- Tropical fruit
- Spicy
- Full-bodied
Notable Areas
Nierstein
Nackenheim
Westhofen
Famous Vineyards
- Niersteiner Pettenthal
- Westhofener Morstein
Notable Producers
- Keller
- Wittmann
- Wagner-Stempel
Wine Styles
Dry (Trocken)Off-dry (Feinherb)Prädikat wines
Best Vintages
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