Middle Rhine
Main grape variety: Riesling
Grape varieties: Riesling, Pinot Noir
Cultivation area: Approx. 460 hectares
Climate: Mild, regulated by the Rhine
Number of winemakers: Approx. 150
International wine quality: Recognized Rieslings, limited export volume
Geography: Steep slate slopes along the Rhine, UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Special feature: Outstanding steep slopes
Tourism: Over 1 million visitors annually, strongly influenced by Rhine tourism
Activities: Rhine cruises, wine hikes, visits to the Loreley and medieval castles
Export volume/turnover: Approx. 10% export share, turnover approx. 35 million euros annually
Region & people: The Middle Rhine Valley is known for its romance, historic castles and the world-famous Loreley. The people are proud of their region and their wine culture, which is strongly influenced by river tourism.
Rheingau
Main grape variety: Riesling
Grape varieties: Riesling, Pinot Noir
Cultivation area: Approx. 3,200 hectares
Climate: Mild, protected by the Taunus and the Rhine
Number of winemakers: Approx. 1,200
International wine quality: Famous top-quality Rieslings
Geography: Steep slopes along the Rhine, slate and loess soils
Special feature: Region of origin of the late harvest
Tourism : Over 1.5 million visitors annually, strongly influenced by wine tourism
Activities: Rheingau Music Festival, hikes along the vineyards, visits to Eberbach Monastery and Johannisberg Castle
Export volume/turnover: High export volume, especially to North America and Asia, approx. 250 million euros turnover annually
Region & people: The Rheingau is a wine-growing region rich in tradition. The people are considered cosmopolitan and proud of their top wines.
Rheinhessen
Main grape variety: Riesling
Grape varieties: Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Dornfelder
Cultivated area: Approx. 26,800 hectares
Climate: Warm, very sunny and dry
Number of winemakers: Approx. 3,400
International wine quality: Important for modern wine styles, high export share
Geography: Hilly landscape with clay and loess soils
Special feature: Largest wine-growing region in Germany
Tourism: Approx. 1.5 million visitors annually, particularly known for the “Rheinhessen Route” and winery visits
Activities: Cycling through the vineyards, visiting Mainz and Worms, wine festivals
Export volume/turnover: Strong export volume, especially to the European market, approx. 500 million euros turnover annually
Region & people: Rheinhessen is a dynamic region with innovative winemakers. The people are open and willing to experiment, which is reflected in the wine production.
