Mittelrhein

Country: 
Germany
Vineyard area (ha): 
458
Riesling (ha): 
306
Riesling (%): 
66.8
Source: Statistisches Bundesamt, Grunderhebung der Rebflächen 2009
As the name implies, the vineyards are situated along the river Rhine. They are also often very steep. The soils consist primarily of clay and slate, with occasional stretches of loess and volcanic soils.

Official Mittelrhein wine website: www.mittelrhein-wein.com