Regions
Ahr Mittelrhein Rhiengau Rheinhessen Mosel Nahe Pfalz Baden Wurtemburg Franken Hessische bergstrasse Saale-unstrut Sachsen
Soil types
Most are heat retaining soil’s such as sleet and Ballsat
Rheingau
This is south of the Mozel river, it is slightly warmer in the sun from the river reflects on to the vines causing more ripening.
Rheinhessen
This is the largest area for producing wine in Germany
Riesling
Muller thurgau
silvaner
Pfalz
Limestone Riesling Weissburgunder grauburgunder Spatzburgunder
German terms Region Village name Vineyard name Ripeness at harvest
Angaubegeit
Gemiende
Einzallage
Pradikat
Mosel
It is the largest producer for Riesling