Category Archives: Germany

Wine regions of Germany: Rheingau

Location The Rheingau is a region for quality wine in Germany, situated around Wiesbaden, between Rüdesheim and Lorch along the Rhine river. The region has been connected with wine since the Middle Ages, but only in recent years has it been globally recognized as a high-quality wine location. The reason for this was in part due to the area’s long history of winemaking and viticulture, which can be traced back at least 1,000 years. Location: Rheingau Rheingau is located in the state of Hesse, in between Rheinhessen and Rheingau. The area stretches from Wiesbaden in the north to Lorchhausen in… Read more

Wine regions of Germany: Hessische Bergstraße

Hessische Bergstraße We’ve visited many wine regions in Germany, and our favorite has to be the Hessische Bergstraße. This region is located in the northern part of Germany, nestled between Hessen (Hesse) and Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony). It’s home to a variety of different areas with outstanding grape varieties and wines. The villages are connected through a network of hiking trails, which can make for great scenic drives. The gentle rivers that wind through the wine regions provide excellent water for irrigation as well as recreation. Location: The Hessische Bergstraße wine region is in the state of Hesse, with a small… Read more

Wine regions of Germany: Ahr

The Ahr is one of 13 official wine regions (Weinbauregionen) in Germany. It is situated in the north of the country, and is primarily known for its red wines, made from mainly the Spätburgunder, Portugal and Frühburgunder grape varieties. Its best-known town is Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler. The Ahr River flows through the region. Geography and climate Ahr is a little known region, mostly for its surrounding area of the Rhine River. Its wine regions are focused on the red variety, and it’s known for growing not only red grapes, but also white wines. Ahr was once home to the Ahrenburg Castle… Read more