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![Vineyard site "Niersteiner Glöck" at sunset. Above the vineyard site lies the Kilianskirche, a landmark in Nierstein., © Torsten Silz](http://www.rheinhessen.de/images/8bl1nyytsuu-/wijngaard-niersteiner-gloeck-bij-zonsondergang-boven-de-wijngaard.jpg "Vineyard site "Niersteiner Glöck" at sunset. Above the vineyard site lies the Kilianskirche, a landmark in Nierstein., © Torsten Silz")
Viticulture and wine culture are essential parts of the Rheinhessen identity. In 132 of its 136 municipalities, wine is grown on local vineyards, making Rheinhessen Germany's largest wine-growing region. With 27,500 hectares of vineyards, 412 individual wine sites, around 2,000 wineries, and a wealth of outstanding wines, Rheinhessen is truly a region of superlatives.
Rheinhessen—formerly also known as the "Hessian Palatinate"—is the area on the left bank of the Rhine between Worms, Alzey, Bingen, and Mainz. Geologically, much of this region, bordered by a bend in the Rhine, lies in the so-called "Mainz Basin" and is characterized in many places by loess soils. Thanks to its sheltered location between neighboring mountainous regions, Rheinhessen is one of the warmest and driest areas in Germany—providing ideal conditions for viticulture.
What is happening in the vineyard? What tasks lie ahead for the winemakers? We report on individual steps of the work and explain what needs to be done throughout the year.
Each vintage is different. Weather influences, in combination with vineyard work, play an important role. Here is a look back at past wine vintages.
In the wine industry, there are many technical terms that a wine enthusiast may often not understand. What is a "Abstich" or a refractometer? Have you ever heard of the Rheinhessen dish "Backesgrumbeere"?
In our Rheinhessen Wine Lexicon, we explain various terms from our wine region.
