Rheinhessen Flashcards
What is the main variety of the Rheinhessen
Riesling
What are the secondary varieties of the rheinhessen
Muller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Grauburgunder, Spatburgunder, Portugeiser, Dornfelder
What is Grauburgunder
Pinot Gris
Which major body of water flows through the Rheinhessen
The Rhine River
What styles are produced in the Rheinhessen
sweet to dry Whites and Reds. Rose and Sekt
What is the climate of the Rheinhessen
True Continental. Warmer in summer but prone to deep freezes in Winter
What is the soil make up of the Rheinhessen
Its a patchwork. Sandstone, Clay, Loess, Loam and Gravel
Where is the Rheinhessen
South of the Rheingau across the Rhine, east of Nahe
What is the Rheinterrasse
A stretch of Vineyards eastern facing plots along the Rhine. Historically where the best wine of the region has come from.
What is the soil makeup of the Rheinterrase
Iron rich sandstone and clay making a deep red soil
When was the first cultivation of Riesling in the region
1435
When was liebefraumilch first made
1744
What is liebefraumilch
A notoriously bad very sweet blended wine meaning Church of our Lady
What is Message in a Bottle and when was it formed
An organization focused on creating terroir driven, high quality wines formed 1992
What is G-max and when was it first released
A very expensive Riesling from Keller, first released 2006
