Just a five-hour drive from the Netherlands, we arrive in one of Germany's most prestigious wine regions: Rheinhessen. This region, located west of Frankfurt am Main and Mannheim, is the largest of Germany's thirteen wine regions. A staggering 26,500 hectares are planted with typical German grape varieties—the very ones that make German wines truly German. For a long time, Rheinhessen was known for its sweet, white wines—preferably bottled. Since the 1990s, its reputation has slowly but surely improved, and the quality is simply excellent.
One of the most important grapes in German wine is the Riesling. No other grape in the world offers the diversity of the Riesling. Like a true chameleon, it navigates the German vineyards. Bone-dry, uber-complex, intensely fruity, dessert wine, or deliciously sweet and sultry. It can truly do it all. Only it shines at its best. That's also why, at Klosterhof Mainzer Domherr Kabinett, the Riesling takes on both the leading and supporting roles.
The grapes are harvested early, allowing the spectacular fruit to truly shine. The aroma and flavor reveal abundant pineapple, passion fruit, fresh peach, and a healthy dose of citrus. The refined minerality, characteristic of Rheinhessen wines, truly shines on the tip of the tongue.
