Tradition
The Rheingau is one of Germany's premier wine-producing regions. This area with its progressively steep slopes is rich in tradition. Early aristocratic wine-growers associated with the Riesling grape are credited with discovering the value of harvesting the crop at various stages of ripeness, thus producing wines of various quality. The attributes that denote superior wines are said to have evolved from this system.
Varieties
The main varieties of wine produced in the region today are Riesling and Spätburgunder. The reputation of the regional capital, Rüdesheim, as a wine-tasting mecca has made it one of the most popular stops along the Rhine. A wide variety of restaurants and taverns occupy the half-timbered houses that line the town's main street. |
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