Rheinhessen · Sub-regions
Rheinterrasse
The Rhine front from Mainz-Laubenheim via Bodenheim, Nackenheim and Guntersblum to Alsheim: loess and limestone terraces overlooking the river, Riesling and Silvaner from Mainz's urban wineries and the terrace estates. The Roter Hang is this zone's pinnacle.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Silvaner
Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Most Famous Site
Bodenheimer Burgweg, Laubenheimer Edelmann
Vineyard Area
2.200 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Rheinhessen
Rheinterrasse Loess and limestone terraces on the Rhine
Rheinhessen's Rhine front: warm loess-limestone terraces, Mainz's urban wineries and the Roter Hang at the top.
SOILS
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Rotliegendes (red slate)warm, spicy, exotic
Permian Rotliegendes — iron-rich, heat-storing. Yields characterful, spicy Rieslings with unusual depth.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
The Rhine stores warmth, fog is rare — one of Germany's driest zones.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Terraces from Laubenheim to Alsheim, steep only at the Roter Hang.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedSilvaner
WhiteWeißburgunder
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Rheinhessen overview
This sub-region is part of Rheinhessen. The map shows all 6 sub-regions — Rheinterrasse is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Loess, limestone, red slate at the Roter Hang
Climate
Mild, river-moderated, dry
Top profiles
15 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowWeingut Braunewell
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Essenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Brüder Dr. Becker
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Ludwigshöhe
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Dietz
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Oppenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Schneider
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Mainz
Weingut Stenner
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Mainz
Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Weingut Lamberth
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Ludwigshöhe
Riesling, Weißburgunder
All Wineries
36 resultsWeingut Braunewell
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Essenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Brüder Dr. Becker
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Ludwigshöhe
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Dietz
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Oppenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Schneider
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Mainz
Weingut Stenner
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Mainz
Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Weingut Lamberth
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Ludwigshöhe
Riesling, Weißburgunder
Weingut Doktor Heyden
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Oppenheim
Weingut Heinz Lemb
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Mainz
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Silvaner
Weingut am Honigberg
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Ludwigshöhe
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Gewürztraminer
Weingut Martinshof
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Dienheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Weingut Villa Silius
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Dienheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Zimmermann
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Ludwigshöhe
Weingut Frank Kühn
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Dienheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Hubertus Duttenhöfer
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Dienheim
Weingut Bischmann
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Mainz
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer
Richard Hünerkopf GmbH
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Mainz-Laubenheim
Weingut Adam Darmstadt & Sohn
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Bodenheim
Weingut Bachhof
Rheinhessen · Rheinterrasse · Mainz
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
Which grape varieties define Rheinterrasse?
The key grape varieties in Rheinterrasse are Riesling, Silvaner, Spätburgunder and Weißburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Bodenheimer Burgweg, Laubenheimer Edelmann.
When is the best time to visit Rheinterrasse for wine?
The harvest in Rheinterrasse 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 Rheinterrasse taste like?
Soils: Loess, limestone, red slate at the Roter Hang. Climate: Mild, river-moderated, dry. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Rheinterrasse?
Cellarmap lists 36 wineries in Rheinterrasse across roughly 2,200 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 Rheinterrasse?
Bodenheimer Burgweg, Laubenheimer Edelmann is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Rheinterrasse. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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