Rheinhessen

Rheinhessen is the largest wine region of Germany.Rheinhessen has 26,000 acres between Alzey, Worms, Mainz and Bingen and is surrounded by the great Rhine Bight. No wonder, almost every village in Rheinhessen have a long tradition in wine. The Romans already made wine on the left bank of the Rhine. The oldest document of a German vineyard has been found in Rheinhessen, the Niersteiner Glöck. The climate is excellent for wine growing. Mountains in the west give shelter, there is little rain, summ... | more

Vineyard Highlighted

Weingut Braunewell |

Weingut Braunwell in Essenheim makes his wines in the far north of Rheinhessen (about 10 km south of Mainz). The slopes where the grapes grow are the highest and steepest in the region.The two brothers, Stefan and Christian has both been Winzer des Jahres (Wine maker of the year). They both gained a lot international experience as a "Winzer". In addition, they learned the art of father Axel and the top houses in Germany.TerroirThe wines are excellent. Fresh liter wine for every day. The Gutswein... | more