Wine trail/board

An almost disappeared red wine variety that convinces as a rarity and specialty with a strong aroma.CultivationThe early budding of St. Laurent vines poses a risk of exposure to May frosts. Early budding results in early maturity. Calcareous or even deep soils are...

This vine represents the most cultivated grape variety in the world and produces powerful wines with great aging potential.CultivationCabernet Sauvignon comes from the French wine-growing region of Bordeaux. It is a cross naturally between the Cabernet Franc and the...

A vine that produces simple wines by the glass and rosé, as well as white herbs to expressive red wines.Place valueThe area under cultivation has declined sharply in Germany over the past 20 years. While it was 5,039 ha in 2001, it has decreased to 2,432 ha by 2021....

Pinot Noir is the king among red wines, but it is also winning more and more wine lovers as rosé wine and Weißherbst.CultivationIn the cooler wine-growing regions, Pinot Noir is the classic red wine variety from the Burgundy family. Pinot noir requires a lot of care...

The high flyer among the red wines in our region. By far the most commonly grown red wine variety in Rheinhessen.CultivationOriginally, because of their color intensity, Dornfelder wines were only intended as blending partners (Deckrotwein) for red wines that are...

The Scheurebe was bred in Alzey, Rheinhessen. Wines from this vine have finely composed fruit aromas.Place valueIn 1985, the Scheurebe had reached its zenith in terms of planted vineyard area. Since that time, its share in Rheinhessen has been steadily declining;...

The centuries-old grape variety is capable of producing fine wines even in difficult years due to low yields.Place valueIn Rheinhessen, 225 ha* (1%) are currently planted with Gewürztraminer. This figure has remained relatively constant in recent decades. This can be...

The aromatic wine with the name of the Roman god of wine was particularly popular in the 1970s and 1980s.Place valueIn Rheinhessen, 565 ha* (2%) are still planted with this grape variety. In Harxheim, too, the vineyards planted with Bacchus have decreased by about 25%...

Sauvignon Blanc, the second most popular white wine variety in the world, surprises wine lovers with a cocktail of aromas.CultivationSauvignon Blanc requires a fertile, not too dry, medium-heavy soil and, above all, a warm location. At the right maturity, the vine is...

Kerner is a successful new variety from the 20th century and produces fine aromatic and acidic wines. Place valueIn 1992, Kerner had its peak with about 7,800 ha of planted vineyards in Germany. In 2019, the figure was only 2,400 ha. In Rheinhessen, 642 ha* (2% of the...

The Chardonnay is grown worldwide, has high demands on the site and loves calcareous and deep soils.CultivationChardonnay, like Riesling or Pinot Blanc, makes high demands on the site. Calcareous, warm and deep soils are ideal for this grape variety. It is not very...

The elegant Pinot Gris, once marketed as sweet and heavy Ruländer, is now one of the favorites of wine lovers.Place valueIn Rheinhessen, 2. 147 ha*, 8% (2021) of the total cultivated area is planted with Pinot Gris, of which 5.4 ha* (corresponding to 6.9% of the total...

Lightness and elegance characterize the White Burgundy, which is becoming increasingly popular in Germany.Place valueThe cultivation of Chardonnay has been officially permitted in Germany since 1994. Since that time, a perfect differentiation between Chardonnay and...

Müller-Thurgau, the world's most successful new variety of a white grape, is represented in almost all German growing regions.CultivationMüller-Thurgau vines can be found in almost all German wine-growing regions. Approximately 3,950 hectares* are cultivated in...

Rheinhessen is the world's largest growing region for Silvaner. The wines go very well with the powerful regional cuisine.CultivationFranconia is the second largest growing region for the Silvaner grape variety after Rheinhessen in terms of area. Since the end of the...

Riesling, the flagship of German viticulture, best reflects the characteristics of the soil (terroir).CultivationRiesling is a grape variety that matures very slowly. This is also the reason for its fruity acidity. Its leisurely ripening makes it ideal for northern...