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What is Rheinhessen
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A previlged wine growing area in the Rhine producing very good quality rieslings but also producing bulk wines of dubious quality
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Where do the most famous vineyards lie?
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In the red Permian shale soils
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Oppneheim
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A district south of Nierstein.
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Is the region well protrcted?
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The region as a whole is protected from winds and excessive rain by the hills on its western border, which rise to over 600 m
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Macroclimate?
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The temperature in the vineyards nearest the river rhine is warmer throughout the year than that of the rolling country away from the river, and in severe winters they avoid the worst effects of frost.
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Describe the wines of the Rheinterasse.
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Aromas of peach, citrus, and a distinctive smoked meat pungency characterize wines grown on the red soils of the Rheinterrasse.
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Apart from Permian red shales what other soils are found here?
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Loess, sand, and calcareous soils in each of these villages can also yield distinctive wines from the traditional varieties Riesling and Silvaner.
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Are grosslages important here?
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Over half of the region's wine is sold as brands or under the name of a Grosslage, most notorious of which is Niersteiner Gutes Domtal (a designation virtually guaranteeing that the wine does not originate in Nierstein vineyards).
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Which grape is the most planted?
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Muller Thurgau most planted with Sylvnar and Riesling 10% each. Red varieties account for one third.
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How much of the wine is sold in bulk?
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75%
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What is Niersteiner Gutes Domtal
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A grosslage which can be some of the cheapest wines available.
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