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Enjoy the vineyards in Rheinhessen

Advertisement - The vineyards in Rheinhessen are known for the Riesling, which is mainly produced on Rhine The Riesling grape thrives in the region around Nackenheim, Nierstein, and Oppenheim. Mild temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and low rainfall create ideal growing conditions for this grape variety. The grape harvest in the Rhine Valley begins in September. The sunny days of recent weeks have been beneficial for the vines. The winemakers first harvest early white grape varieties such as Huxelrebe, Bacchus, and Müller-Thurgau. These are followed by the red grape varieties. The Riesling harvest doesn't begin until early October.

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Wineries in Rheinhessen

Numerous wineries in the region look back on centuries of viticulture. That Reichsgraf von Ingelheim winery is one of them. The dynasty of the Counts of Ingelheim goes back to the year 935. Anselm-Franz von Ingelheim was Prince-Bishop from 1679 MainzAs such, he promoted viticulture in the vineyards of Rheinhessen. He did this not only at his own winery, but also supported the region's winegrowers. The town of Geisenheim owes its wine market to him. The fact that the wines of this winery still taste good today is evidenced, among other things, by the Chamber of Agriculture awards they won for their 2020 wines.

Gold for 2020er Rheinhessen, Sauvignon blanc - Kerner - Riesling
Silver for 2020 Niersteiner Pfaffenkappe, Sauvignon blanc
Bronze for 2020 Niersteiner Ölberg, Riesling Spätlese
The dry 2020 Niersteiner Hipping Riesling from the Reichsgraf von Ingelheim winery also received a golden chamber prize coin. Its fruity aromas are reminiscent of pears, mirabelle plums, citrus fruits and green apples. A fruity wine that we like to drink. Reason enough to order these wines for a wine tasting at home, right? Gather your own experience with Reichsgraf von Ingelheim and order a few bottles.

Today, it is primarily young winemakers who ensure their wines meet high quality standards. They now cultivate ten percent of the vineyards in Rheinhessen according to organic guidelines. These young winemakers no longer sell their wines directly to consumers; they export their quality wines worldwide.

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Hiking through the vineyards in Rheinhessen

The vineyards of Rheinhessen are best enjoyed on a hike through the hills above the Rhine. The Roter Hang (Red Slope) near Nierstein is not only one of the region's finest wine-growing areas, but also boasts an eight-kilometer circular trail. Along the way, twelve stations offer fascinating insights into the world of wine. QR codes allow you to download the information to your phone, or you can listen to audio guides. There's hardly a better place to experience the vineyards of Rheinhessen. The Roter Hang produces Rieslings that are renowned worldwide.

Wine taverns in Rheinhessen

Good wine goes hand in hand with good food. In the traditional wine taverns of Rheinhessen, "Weck, Worscht un Woi" (bread roll, sausage, and wine) is often on the menu. This Rheinhessen specialty is also frequently found in wine bars. For young winemakers in particular, hand cheese, fried potatoes, and schnitzel served on an oak table are no longer enough to accompany a wine tasting. For them, the enjoyment of the Rheinhessen vineyards extends far beyond just sausage and potatoes. Instead, they serve Maultaschen (Swabian ravioli) with chard, Riesling olives, or prunes wrapped in bacon. And all this comes with a view of the vineyards.

Wine by the glass from the vineyards in Rheinhessen

Wine events in Rheinhessen

Another way to enjoy the vineyards in Rheinhessen is offered by the Wine eventsMany wine festivals take place in this wine region during the summer and autumn. One of the biggest is the wine market in Mainz, which we visited a few years ago. It showed us that the people in this region know how to celebrate. They enjoy life here with wine, music, and good company. So it's worth keeping an eye out for wine events if you're planning a visit to Rheinhessen.

The vineyards in Rheinhessen hold many surprises for connoisseurs that are worth discovering. Let yourself be invited to a visit to Germany's largest wine region.