With a vineyard surface area of around 3,000 hectares, Rheingau is recognized as one of the smallest yet most significant wine regions in Germany. The vineyards are situated on south-facing slopes, between the Rhine and the Taunus hills.
Climate
Continental, with a low rainfall regime for its latitude, below 700 mm annually.
Soil
A wide variety of soils floods the region, powerfully differentiating one wine from another.