Rheingau

About this region

O Rheingau é uma das 13 regiões vinícolas alemãs designadas, situada no estado de Hesse. Tinha 3.125 hectares de vinha em 2016, com o Riesling a representar 77,7% das plantações, a maior proporção de qualquer região vinícola alemã, e a Spätburgunder (Pinot noir) a constituir a maior parte do restante, com 12,2%. A região é conhecida como o berço inicial do Riesling e inclui o Schloss Johannisberg.

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Country: Germany

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Frequently asked questions

How many Rheingau wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for Rheingau wines across Portuguese online retailers — 15 in the catalogue.

Which grape varieties are common in Rheingau?

Common grape varieties in Rheingau include Riesling.

What is the Rheingau wine region known for?

Rheingau is one of 13 designated German wine regions, situated in the state of Hesse. It had 3,125 hectares of vineyards in 2016, with Riesling making up 77.7% of plantings, the highest proportion of any German wine-growing region, and Spätburgunder (Pinot noir) accounting for most of the remainder at 12.2%. The…