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Rheinhessen
Deep within a valley of gently rolling hills, bordered by the Nahe River and the Rhine rivers, lies the region of Rheinhessen. The largest of Germany's wine growing regions, its production is second only to that of the Pfalz.
Here in this land of varying climates and geography, many different types of grapes, both red and white varieties, are planted, producing wine that is delicately fragrant, and medium bodied. The Rheinfront or Rheinterrasse are names given to the vineyards on gentle slopes directly facing the Rhein near the town of Nierstein. Here some of the finest wines in Germany are produced, especially from the Riesling grape.
Size and Main Grape Varieties
26,372 ha (ca. 58,000 acres) under vine
23% Müller-Thurgau
13% Silvaner
9% Riesling
9% Scheurebe
8% Kerner
8% Bacchus