Germany — wine

Rheinhessen

Germany's largest wine region south of Mainz, historically associated with Liebfraumilch but now producing world-class Riesling, Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), and Silvaner from the Rhine terraces and Roter Hang hillside. A quiet revolution in quality has made this Germany's most exciting emerging region.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Outstanding vintage; Riesling from the Roter Hang achieved exceptional mineral depth and Spatburgunder showed Burgundian elegance.
2021 Cool, classic vintage; Riesling of piercing acidity and Silvaner from Westhofen excelled.
2020 The finest Rheinhessen vintage in decades; Wittmann and Battenfeld-Spanier produced epochal Rieslings.
2019 Warm vintage producing concentrated, age-worthy Riesling from the best sites.
2018 Outstanding conditions; Spatburgunder from clay soils achieved extraordinary depth and color.