The best wines of Rheinhessen
Discover the best wines of Rheinhessen as well as the best winemakers of Rheinhessen and estates of Rheinhessen to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Rheinhessen and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Rheinhessen by region
Looking for a good wine of Rheinhessen among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Rheinhessen. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Rheinhessen with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Rheinhessen
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Rheinhessen
Red wines from the region of Rheinhessen go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef with balsamic sauce, marinated lamb chops or couscous from the sea.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Rheinhessen
On the nose the red wine of the region of Rheinhessen. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or earth. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Rheinhessen. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in red wine of Rheinhessen
- 2019With an average score of 4.22/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.01/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.99/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.99/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.97/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.94/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Rheinhessen
- Spätburgunder
- Dornfelder
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
- Cabernet Mitos
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Rheinhessen
A wine route planned in the region of Rheinhessen? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Rheinhessen.
- Winery Reinhard Seidel Dalsheim
- Winery Weingut Adams Ingelheim Ingelheim
- Winery Weingut Frey Bingen
- Winery Weingut Zimmer Westhofen
- Winery Weingut Michel Bingen
- Winery Weingut Zoller Worms
- Winery Göhring Flörsheim-Dalsheim
- Winery Heinstadt Bingen
- Winery Louis Guntrum Nierstein
- Winery Schätzel Nierstein
Discovering the wine region of Rheinhessen
Rheinhessen is Germany's largest region for producing the quality wines of the Qualitätswein bestimmter Anbaugebiete (QbA) and Prädikatswein designations, with roughly 26,500 hectares (65,000 acres) of Vineyard">Vineyards as of 2014. Many of its most significant viticultural areas are favorably influenced by the Rhine river, which runs aLong its North and eastern borders. The Rhine, along with the Nahe river to the west and the Haardt mountains to its South, form a natural border. Rheinhessen covers an area south of Rheingau, north of Pfalz and east of Nahe, and is located within the Rhineland-Palatinate federal state.
The region has been cultivating Grapes for wine production at least since ancient Roman occupation. It's also the home to the oldest surviving records of a German vineyard. Named Glöck, the vineyard was included in a deed for a church and vineyards gifted by Carloman – a duke of the Franks of the Carolingian family and the uncle of the first Holy Roman Emperor, Charlemagne – to the diocese of Würzburg in 742. Within a century, dozens of villages were cultivating grapes throughout Rheinhessen.
An early documentation of Riesling as a distinct grape variety, identified as Rüssling, was also found in records from the city Worms dating back to 1402. The Size of the region, and its location on the Rhine, has given it a significant role in Germany's wine industry history. Its largest city, Mainz, has been an unofficial Center for wine trade, being home to several national wine organizations including the German Wine Institute and the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (Verband Deutscher Prädikats-und Qualitätsweingüter e. V.
Great white wines of Rheinhessen
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Rheinhessen
White wines from the region of Rheinhessen go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of pork stew with bacon and cream, phad thai (thai style fried noodles) or lamb kebab.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Rheinhessen
On the nose the white wine of the region of Rheinhessen. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, floral or straw and sometimes also flavors of passion fruit, mango or oil. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Rheinhessen. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Rheinhessen
- 2004With an average score of 4.80/5
- 2006With an average score of 4.58/5
- 2009With an average score of 4.49/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.46/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.45/5
- 2010With an average score of 4.44/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Rheinhessen
- Riesling
- Weissburgunder
- Chardonnay
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Rheinhessen
A wine route planned in the region of Rheinhessen? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Rheinhessen.
- Winery Louis Guntrum Nierstein
- Winery Puravida Siefersheim
- Winery Göhring Flörsheim-Dalsheim
- Winery Weingut Gruber Bodenheim
- Winery Weingut Zoller Worms
- Winery Sommer Siefersheim
- Winery Weingut Zimmermann Siefersheim
- Winery Schätzel Nierstein
- Winery Weingut Frey Bingen
- Winery Weingut Michel Bingen
- Winery Reinhard Seidel Dalsheim
- Winery Weingut Zimmer Westhofen
- Winery Weingut Adams Ingelheim Ingelheim
- Winery Heinstadt Bingen
- Winery Alte Schmiede - Seyberth Siefersheim
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Great sparkling wines of Rheinhessen
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Rheinhessen
Sparkling wines from the region of Rheinhessen go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of boeuf en daube, sun wheat or cream and tuna quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Rheinhessen
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Rheinhessen. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, non oak or floral and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Rheinhessen. is a .
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Rheinhessen
- 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2010With an average score of 4.26/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.09/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.06/5
- 2009With an average score of 4.04/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.94/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Rheinhessen
- Pinot Noir
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Müller-Thurgau
- Spätburgunder
- Schwarzriesling
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Rheinhessen
A wine route planned in the region of Rheinhessen? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Rheinhessen.
- Winery Louis Guntrum Nierstein
- Winery Alte Schmiede - Seyberth Siefersheim
- Winery Villa Nau Bingen
The word of the wine: Foxé
An animal odor found in certain reduced or old wines, which are also said to fox, in reference to the fox.
Great pink wines of Rheinhessen
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Rheinhessen
Pink wines from the region of Rheinhessen go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of american style beef marinade, escalope cordon bleu or roast pork with milk.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Rheinhessen
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Rheinhessen. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, strawberries or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Rheinhessen
- 2020With an average score of 4.17/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.02/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.85/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.84/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.83/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.77/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Rheinhessen
- Blauer Portugieser
- Dornfelder
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
- Spätburgunder
- St. Laurent
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Rheinhessen
A wine route planned in the region of Rheinhessen? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Rheinhessen.
- Winery Weingut Michel Bingen
- Winery Louis Guntrum Nierstein
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Great sweet wines of Rheinhessen
See the top 100 best sweet wines of RheinhessenWant to buy a sweet wine of Rheinhessen cheap or sell a sweet wine of Rheinhessen at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Rheinhessen
Sweet wines from the region of Rheinhessen go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of north welsch, mussels with white wine and tomato or chicken in sauce.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Rheinhessen
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Rheinhessen. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, apricot jam or tropical fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Rheinhessen. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Rheinhessen
- 2001With an average score of 4.80/5
- 2004With an average score of 4.60/5
- 2002With an average score of 4.37/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
- 1998With an average score of 4.20/5
- 1997With an average score of 4.20/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Rheinhessen
- Riesling
- Huxelrebe
- Rieslaner
- Scheurebe
- Bacchus
- Dornfelder
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Rheinhessen
A wine route planned in the region of Rheinhessen? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Rheinhessen.
- Winery Louis Guntrum Nierstein
- Winery Schätzel Nierstein
The word of the wine: Physiological maturity
The stage of ripeness of the grape berry when it has reached an optimal weight and when the sugar and acidity levels have stabilized.
News from the vineyard of Rheinhessen
Andrew Jefford: ‘Can wine help us make sense of tragedy?’
The dark days began when I learned from a visiting Canadian friend about the death of one of the kindest, most gentle and most skilful Pinot winemakers I’ve known, Paul Pender of Tawse Winery. He died in a senseless and tragic act of violence on the evening of 3 February, outside his Lake Erie cottage. A stranger, subsequently charged with his murder, had (it seems) knocked on his door, asking for help. Paul’s sudden, untimely loss has left his family, and the broader Canadian wine community, di ...
Plan for major English winery development in Kent blocked
Medway councillors in Kent have voted against plans to build the ‘Kentish Wine Vault’ English winery on ‘green belt’ land located in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), surrounding the small village of Cuxton. Plans for the major winery development were submitted by Vineyard Farms Ltd, sister group of MDCV UK Ltd, which is controlled by Mark Dixon, the billionaire British businessman resident of Monaco. Designed by leading architecture group Foster &am ...
Gérard Basset Foundation launches wine scholarships for victims of war
The Gérard Basset Foundation has partnered with Artémis Domaines to offer The Golden Vines Victims of Conflict Scholarships. Artémis Domaines is the owner of famed estates Château Latour (Bordeaux), Clos de Tart (Burgundy), Domaine d’Eugénie (Burgundy), Château Grillet (Rhône) and Eisele Vineyard (California). The scholarships will ‘support qualified wine industry professionals who are victims of war and geopolitical conflict’, said the group. Successful scholars will be offered six months of vi ...
Discover other regions and appellation of Rheinhessen
A wine route in the region of Rheinhessen ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Albig
- Alzey-heimersheim
- Aspisheim bei bingen
- Badenheim
- Bechtheim
- Beethovenstraße
- Berlin
- Bermersheim
- Bernkastel-kues
- Bingen
- Bingen am rhein
- Bingen-dromersheim
- Bodenheim
- Bodenheim am rhein
- Boppard
- Bornheim
- Dittelsheim
- Dittelsheim-hessloch
- Dorn-dürkheim
- Eckelsheim
- Eimsheim
- Endingen-königschaffhausen
- Engelstadt
- Eppelsheim
- Flomborn
- Flonheim
- Flörsheim-dalsheim
- Framersheim
- Frei-laubersheim
- Freimersheim
- Gau-algesheim
- Gau-odernheim
- Gerbrunn
- Gundersheim
- Guntersblum
- Hangen-weisheim
- Hochstadt
- Ingelheim
- Ingelheim am rhein
- Jugenheim in rheinhessen