German wine is primarily produced in the west of Germany, along the river Rhine and its tributaries, with the oldest plantations going back to the Roman era. Approximately 60 percent of German wine is produced in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, where 6 of the 13 regions (Anbaugebiete) for quality wine are situated.

Jun 7, 2021 · A Rhine wine is any wine produced along the Rhine River, which runs through Germany and Alsace, France. The wines of the Rhine valley are often medium dry white wines, which has led to the term “Rhine wine” being used for white blends and Rhine-inspired wine.

Mar 10, 2022 · Germany's Rhine River valley wines are well worth taking the time to explore. Whether sampling a blend or searching out a single varietal, they all express their micro-climate well. When trying Rhine wines, sample different grapes, …

Like all bodies of water, the Rhine has a positive effect on viticulture or creates the conditions for it by forming valley slopes. The river, which is 1,233 km long in total, 857 km of which are in Germany, is formed from two headwaters in the canton of Graubünden in the Swiss Alps.

Sep 2, 2016 · The Rhine Valley is Germany’s most famous wine region, and the home of Riesling and Eiswein. A visit for a summer vacation is an absolute must for any Euro-tripping wine-lover, and it’s a lovely getaway for nature lovers and keen travellers alike.

The vineyards that line the steep hillsides along the Rhine and Mosel rivers in Germany make some of the world’s finest, and longest-living white wines. Let’s take a quick look into the history, geography and grape varieties that make Germany one of …

Nov 5, 2021 · Our wines grow in the most romantic part of the entire Rhine river – the Middle Rhine Valley. It stretches 120 kilometers from Bingen in the south to Bonn in the north. Over thousands of years the river carved its way deep into the rocks. Steep vineyards, majestic castles and the world famous Loreley line the stream.

I recently had the pleasure of taking the AmaWaterways’ Enchanting Rhine River cruise, which winds its way through several countries and 2 important wine regions: Alsace and Rheingau in the Middle Rhine Valley.

Mar 18, 2024 · The Rhine River Valley is one of those places that make you feel like you've walked straight into a fairytale with the most adorable half-timbered houses, ancient hilltop castles, and vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see.