Germany, Rheinhessen

Question 1

Where in Germany is located the region of Rheinhessen?

Answer 1

South of Rheingau, bordered by the Rhine river to the north and east, Nahe to the west, and Pfalz to the south.

Question 2

List the most planted grape variety within Rheinhessen?

Answer 2

Muller-Thurgau

Question 3

Explain the “Rheinterrasse” within Rheinhessen?

Answer 3

Extended reach of eastern exposures, protected from winds and frosts.

Question 4

Which grape variety is consider a regional specialty within Rheinhessen?

Answer 4

Sylvaner

Question 5

List the “white and red” grape varieties of Rheinhessen?

Answer 5

Riesling
Muller-Thurgau
Sylvaner
Grauburgunder

Donfelder
Portogieser
Spatburgunder

Question 6

Name 1 major village within Rheinhessen?

Answer 6

Nierstein

Question 7

List the allowable VDP. Grosse Lage grape varieties within Rheinhessen?

Answer 7

Riesling
Spatburgunder