Rheinhessen · Sub-regions
Bingen/Ingelheim
Bingen/Ingelheim lies on the northern Rhine bank where Rheinhessen meets the Rheingau. Ingelheim has been known for red wine since Roman times — Pinot Noir thrives on the sunny slate slopes here.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Dornfelder
Most Famous Site
Ingelheimer Roter Berg
Vineyard Area
1.400 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Rheinhessen
Bingen/Ingelheim Pinot Noir focus on the Rhine
Bingen/Ingelheim is Rheinhessen's Pinot island — red wine culture since Charlemagne.
SOILS
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Slatemineral, smoky
Slate stores heat and releases it at night — wines show wet stone, smoke and a delicate structure.
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
Gravel / Sandlight, approachable
Gravel and sand drain heavily — vines struggle for water, wines turn fine, light and elegant.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Mild thanks to Rhine climate buffer, good sun exposure.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Hilly Rhine flank, south-facing slopes.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedDornfelder
RedRegion aroma cloud
Rheinhessen overview
This sub-region is part of Rheinhessen. The map shows all 6 sub-regions — Bingen/Ingelheim is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Bingen and Ingelheim mark the northern reaches of Rheinhessen, where the region meets the Rheingau and Nahe. Ingelheim is one of Germany's oldest wine towns – Charlemagne ordered vines planted here in the 8th century. The sunny slate slopes favour robust Pinot Noir and elegant Riesling. Bingen on the Rhine, known as the home of Hildegard von Bingen, lies at the confluence of the Nahe and Rhine and has one of Germany's most picturesque vineyard sites: the Scharlachberger. The region is historically rich and of particular interest to wine travellers.
Soil Type
Slate, quartzite, loess loam; heat-loving red varieties favour the slate slopes
Climate
Mild Rhine bank climate; good heat retention in slate sites; minimal late frosts
Top profiles
10 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowWeingut Bischel
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Appenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Arndt F. Werner
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Ingelheim am Rhein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Knewitz
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Appenheim
Riesling, Weißburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Reis & Luff
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Aspisheim
Weingut Gres
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Appenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Bernhart
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Stadecken-Elsheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
All Wineries
49 resultsWeingut Bischel
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Appenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Arndt F. Werner
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Ingelheim am Rhein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Knewitz
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Appenheim
Riesling, Weißburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Gres
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Appenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Reis & Luff
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Aspisheim
Bernhart
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Stadecken-Elsheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut J. Neus
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Ingelheim am Rhein
Jäger
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Ockenheim
Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Schäfer-Zimmermann
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Ockenheim
Weingut Teschke
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Gau-Algesheim
Junghof
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Bingen am Rhein
Kaiser-Weine
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Gau-Algesheim
Öko-Weingut A.F. Werner
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Ingelheim/Rhein
St. Marienhof Weingut
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Gau-Algesheim
VDP.Die Prädikatsweingüter
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Gau-Algesheim
Weingut ADAMS
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Ingelheim am Rhein
Weingut am Rothes
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Aspisheim
Weingut Annenhof
Rheinhessen · Bingen/Ingelheim · Bingen
Events in Rheinhessen
All events in Rheinhessen →25 Sept – Sun, 4 October 2026
Rotweinfest Ingelheim
Wine festival · Ingelheim am Rhein
25 Sept – Sun, 27 September 2026
Federweißenfest Nierstein
Wine festival · Nierstein
6 Mar – Sun, 7 March 2027
Mainzer Weinsalon
Tasting · Mainz
25 Apr – Mon, 26 April 2027
VDP.Weinbörse Mainz
Tasting · Mainz
Sun, 6 June 2027
Rheinhessen-Weinwanderung Roter Hang
Wine walk · Nierstein / Nackenheim
13 Aug – Mon, 16 August 2027
Oppenheimer Weinfest
Wine festival · Oppenheim
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Ingelheim known for red wine?
Ingelheim has a millennia-old red wine tradition stretching back to Charlemagne. The slate soils and south-facing steep slopes store warmth optimally for Pinot Noir. 'Rotes Ingelheim' is a classic Rheinhessen red wine type.
Which grape varieties define Bingen/Ingelheim?
The key grape varieties in Bingen/Ingelheim are Riesling, Spätburgunder and Dornfelder. The best-known vineyard is Ingelheimer Roter Berg.
When is the best time to visit Bingen/Ingelheim for wine?
The harvest in Bingen/Ingelheim takes place September – October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
What does the terroir of Bingen/Ingelheim taste like?
Soils: Slate, quartzite, loess loam; heat-loving red varieties favour the slate slopes. Climate: Mild Rhine bank climate; good heat retention in slate sites; minimal late frosts. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Bingen/Ingelheim?
Cellarmap lists 49 wineries in Bingen/Ingelheim across roughly 1,400 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Bingen/Ingelheim?
Ingelheimer Roter Berg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Bingen/Ingelheim. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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