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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