Aristocratic Riesling from the Rhine's south-facing slopes.
Where the Rhine briefly flows west, the Rheingau's vineyards face south towards the river. Historic estates such as Schloss Johannisberg shaped German wine, and the region's Rieslings are firm, elegant and long-lived.
Country
Germany
Climate
Cool, sheltered by the Taunus hills
Key grapes
Riesling, Pinot Noir
Areas to know
4
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Rüdesheim
Steep slopes above the Rhine bend
Johannisberg
Where late-harvest wine was 'discovered'
Hochheim
Gave 'Hock' its English name
Assmannshausen
Spätburgunder enclave
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Rheingau Riesling is the elegant classic — more structured than the Mosel, with citrus, peach and a firm, mineral finish.”
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