Rheinhessen

Question 1

Rheinhessen is Germany’s largest wine region. True or False?

Answer 1

With 26,617 ha under vine, true.

Question 2

The Rheinhessen Bereiche

Answer 2

• Nierstein
• Wonnegau
• Bingen

Question 3

Where does Keller’s G-Max fruit come from?

Answer 3

An undisclosed parcel in the Wonnegau bereiche

Question 4

What is Liebfraumilch?

Answer 4

“Our Lady’s Milk” was likely a real product from the Liebfrau monastery in Worms. The wines must contain at least 18 grams of residual sugar and varietal labeling is not allowed. They also must contain at least 70% of the varieties: Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, and Kerner

Question 5

What is Maxime Herfunkt Rheinhessen?

Answer 5

“Maximum Provenance Rheinhessen” is the current iteration of Message in a Bottle. Message in a Bottle was formed in 2001 as a group of winemakers focused on elevating Rheinhessen winemaking by focusing on stricter standards of dry, site-driven styles of wine. There are currently around 90 members.

Question 6

Where is Roter Hang located?

Answer 6

Question 7

What is Roter Hang?

Answer 7

The Red Slope. A 5 km (3.2 mile) escarpment of Permian Rotliegendes, a reddish sandstone. The vineyards are around 170 meters high and mainly east and southeast-facing.