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Rheinhessen

Rheinhessen is Germany's largest wine region by volume, located in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate on the western bank of the Rhine River. The region is characterized by a warm, dry climate with varied soils including loess, clay, limestone, and sandstone, which contributes to diverse wine styles. Rheinhessen is known for producing Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Dornfelder, and Pinot varieties (Grauburgunder/Pinot Gris and Spätburgunder/Pinot Noir), with a modern focus on high-quality dry wines and a historical reputation for mass-produced sweet wines like Liebfraumilch.

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wine
Wines
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Wines from Rheinhessen

Rheinhessen (1)

Westhofen (2)

Seckinger Zugellos

Seckinger Zugellos

Weingut Seckinger

White

Seckinger Zügellos (meaning 'Unbridled' in German) is a natural white wine made by the Seckinger family in Westhofen, Rheinhessen. This low-intervention Riesling typically displays vibrant acidity with a pure expression of fruit and terroir characteristics.

Seehof Pinot Noir Rosé

Seehof Pinot Noir Rosé

Seehof

Rosé

Seehof's Pinot Noir Rosé comes from Germany's Rheinhessen region, where the Fauth family has been making wine for generations. This isn't the deeper colored, fruit-forward style of rosé found in warmer regions – instead, it showcases the elegant, mineral-driven character that makes German rosés (or 'Rosewein') so compelling. Pinot Noir (known locally as Spätburgunder) thrives in Germany's cool climate, producing wines with remarkable delicacy and nuance. This rosé is made with intention – not as an afterthought or byproduct of red wine production – resulting in perfect balance between fruit expression and refreshing acidity. It's the ideal bottle for those looking to explore beyond Provence and discover the diversity of quality rosé being produced around the world. German wine is about much more than just Riesling, and this bottle is delicious proof of that fact.