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. |