Rheingau Region
The wine-growing region of the Rheingau and its thousand-year history of winemaking, along with its striking scenery and landscape is a veritable paradise which evokes deeply felt emotions from visitors.
What makes this area so unique is that right here is where the natural flow of the Rhine changes, imparting its effect on everything.Meandering slightly from the south, it suddenly takes a sharp westerly turn and proceeds for 35 km, creating gentle, southerly slopes cradled to the north by the Taunus Mountains, which protect them from the onslaught of cold air masses and deflect rainfall, creating an ideal climate for growing premium wines.
Even though it is located at 50° N latitude the microclimate approaches Mediterranean conditions, which combined with the particular soil properties and other climatic characteristics, supports the optimal growth of Riesling and Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) grapes.
