Germany's largest region — reinvented by a young generation of growers.
Once known for sweet bulk wine, Rheinhessen is now one of Germany's most dynamic regions. Ambitious growers make top dry Riesling on the red slate of the Roter Hang and the limestone hills around Westhofen, plus excellent Silvaner and Pinot Noir.
Country
Germany
Climate
Mild and dry
Key grapes
Riesling, Silvaner
Areas to know
4
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Roter Hang
Red slate slope at Nierstein
Wonnegau
Limestone hills around Westhofen
Bingen
Quartzite slopes where the Nahe meets the Rhine
Hügelland
Rolling hills, value wines
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Rheinhessen used to be about cheap sweet wine — today it's full of young growers making seriously good dry Riesling.”
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