MAIN Wine Europe Germany Mittelrhein, Middle Rhein

This region begins just below Bonn and reaches south for about 60 miles.

Both banks of the Rhine River contribute grapes to the wines from this region. The Mittlerhein below Goarshausen is one of the few areas in the world where the dreaded phylloxera infestation is unknown.

The Mittelrhein is a scenic region known for its steep, terraced vineyards covered with Riesling, Müller-Thurgau and Kerners grape vines. Like many other sections of the Rhine valley, the hills that are covered with vines are crowned with medieval castles and ruins of forts from medieval warfare.

The village of Bacharach has been the heart of this region since the Middle Ages and a visit there provides a glimpse back through the centuries. The wines from the clayish slate soil of the steep hills are fragrant with fruity overtones and high acidity which tends to produce wines that age well...

More information about Mittelrhein wineries around the Web:

Mittelrhein Region - A nice description of the area is followed by the vital statistics... geography, climate, grapes varieties, wine types and more. The standout section of this site is the list of villages, Wein Orts, and the wineries you'll find in each.

Welcome to the Upper Middle Rhine World Heritage Site - Although this site does not deal specifically with the wines of the region, it does provide a beautiful view of the area. Be sure to click on the highlights to see the photos.

The Vineyards on the Middle Rhine River - Winery Stahl is a commercial site that offers a good background on the wines, vineyards and Reisling grapes popular in the region of the Middle Rhine as well as plenty of information on their tours. The pictures here give a good idea of exactly how steep the hills really are.

The Middle Rhine Valley - This section of the Rüdesheim official site focuses on the Middle Rhine as a World Heritage spot. Along with a discussion of the wines and the history of the region, there are pictures and coverage of the area from a tourism perspective. There is also a listing of wine growers in the area with information on when they are open for public wine tastings.

Tal der Loreley - A clickable map takes you on a tour from Bingen to Bacharach and on to Koblenz with stops at the villages in between. Each page provides a link to the local tourist agency for even more colorful pictures and details on the attraction in the area.

also see -> Ahr | Baden | Franken | Hessisiche Bergstrasse

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer | Nahe | Pfalz | Rhinegau

Rhinehessen | Saale-Unstrut | Sachsen | Württemberg