Wine journey · Germany

Rheinhessen

Rotliegend, Riesling, eight stops.

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Rheinhessen Intense

Germany's largest wine region long carried the reputation of sweet, mass-produced wine. Today, one of the country's most serious dry Rieslings grows on the Roter Hang near Nierstein.

1Region & HistoryFrom Liebfraumilch to Grosses Gewächs

2Grape VarietiesRiesling & Silvaner

3ClimateRain Shadow & Sunshine

4SoilsRotliegend & Limestone Marl

5GlasswareSlender for Riesling

6WinemakingHand over Mass

7TastingUsing Pettenthal as an Example

8Wine & FoodSpundekäs & Woi

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