Wine regions of Germany: Mittelrhein
Mittelrhein (Middle Rhine)
The Middle Rhine Valley, the largest of Germany’s wine regions with its 1,800 hectares of vineyards and over 300 wineries. It is located in the Federal State of Rheinland-Pfalz and occupies a narrow strip between Bingen and Bonn on both sides of the river. The Upper Rhine runs through it for about 40 miles (65km). The Middle Rhine Valley is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because of its spectacular scenery, castles, palaces and vineyards.
The region offers diverse conditions for growing grapes: sunny slopes with many locations at an altitude of 200 to 450… Read more