Rheingau

Central Germany, on the north bank of the Rhine below the Taunus mountains, near Wiesbaden.

Cool but protected; the south-facing slopes of the Rhine create warm, dry conditions for Riesling.

The Rheingau, a strip of south-facing slate vineyard above the Rhine, is the spiritual home of German Riesling. It was here, according to legend, that a monk in 1435 first planted Riesling - making this region the parent of the world's obsession.

The Rheingau's Rieslings are more powerful and structured than the Mosel's, with slate minerality.

For the buyer, the Rheingau is Germany's classical choice - a Riesling deep in flavour and history.

Terroir & Soil

Slate and quartzite soils on steep slopes; the river reflects warmth and light.

What to Expect from the Wines

· The Rheingau is Germany's classical Riesling region - the birthplace of the Riesling style that became legendary at its famous Berg and Schloss estates.
· Its Rieslings are more powerful and structured than the Mosel's, with slate minerality.
· The Rhine's cataracts and the region's history make it a pilgrim site.

Remarkable Bottles from Rheingau

Rheingau Riesling

Rheingau · 2024 (representative vintage)

Rheingau Riesling is an white wine from Germany, in the Rheingau region (Central Germany, on the north bank of the Rhine below the Taunus mountains, near Wiesbaden.), made principally from Riesling. a house-style Rheingau riesling that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

Rheingau Pinot Noir

Rheingau · 2024 (representative vintage)

Rheingau Pinot Noir is an red wine from Germany, in the Rheingau region (Central Germany, on the north bank of the Rhine below the Taunus mountains, near Wiesbaden.), made principally from Pinot Noir. a house-style Rheingau pinot noir that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Rheingau Weissburgunder

Rheingau · 2024 (representative vintage)

Rheingau Weissburgunder is an white wine from Germany, in the Rheingau region (Central Germany, on the north bank of the Rhine below the Taunus mountains, near Wiesbaden.), made principally from Weissburgunder. a house-style Rheingau weissburgunder that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

Rheingau Pinot Grigio

Rheingau · 2024 (representative vintage)

Rheingau Pinot Grigio is an white wine from Germany, in the Rheingau region (Central Germany, on the north bank of the Rhine below the Taunus mountains, near Wiesbaden.), made principally from Pinot Grigio. a house-style Rheingau pinot grigio that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

Rheingau Scheurebe

Rheingau · 2024 (representative vintage)

Rheingau Scheurebe is an white wine from Germany, in the Rheingau region (Central Germany, on the north bank of the Rhine below the Taunus mountains, near Wiesbaden.), made principally from Scheurebe. a house-style Rheingau scheurebe that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

Rüdesheim Riesling Riserva

Rheingau · 2024 (representative vintage)

Rüdesheim Riesling Riserva is an white wine from Germany, in the Rheingau region (Central Germany, on the north bank of the Rhine below the Taunus mountains, near Wiesbaden.), made principally from Riesling. a reserve-tier Rüdesheim riesling that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$35–$65 est. retail

Food Pairing

· Rheingau Riesling pairs with roast pork, wiener, and Asian cuisine.
· Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) from the valley suits duck and game.
· The whites are superb with fish and creamy dishes.

Buying from Rheingau

› Look for dry estate Riesling from famous villages like Rüdesheim and Assmannshausen.
› The region's top estates - Schloss Vollrads, Weingut Robert Weil, Johannes Leitz - define modern Rheingau.
› Serve slightly warmer than Mosel to enjoy its structure.