Nahe Flashcards
What are the two major rivers of the Nahe
Nahe Tributaries
-Glan
-Alsenz (lesser stream)
What is the name of the best vineyard in Dorsheim?
Goldloch; situated on a steep, south-facing slope
Where is the Nahe location in regards to other regions?
Northwest of the Pfalz
West of the Rheinhessen
Southeast of the Mosel
Give a brief overview of the Nahe’s geological location
In the Hunstruck hills between the Rhine and Mosel Valley. Vineyards are on or near the banks of the Nahe river and it’s tributaries the Plan and the Alsenz, as well as the streams north and west of Bad Kreuznach
Major towns in Nahe
Bad Kreuznach
Bad Munster am Stein-ebernburg
Bad Sobernheim
List the 4 most planted grapes and percentages in the Nahe
Riesling -29%
Muller-Thurgau -12%
Dornfelder 9.7%
Pinot Gris -8.2%
Pinot Blanc -7.4%
Reds
Spatburgunder 6.7%
Where is Emrich-Schönleber based?
Monzingen
In the Nahe