Rheinhessen

American  

[rahyn-hes-uhn] / ˈraɪnˌhɛs ən /

Also Rhine-Hesse

noun

1. a former Prussian province, now part of Hesse, Germany.

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Example Sentences

It’s made in Germany from organic pinot noir, merlot and St. Laurent grapes in partnership with the Strauch Distillery in Rheinhessen.

From New York Times

Along with a new cast of grapes, looking at Germany’s diversity also requires a new look at its wine geography beyond the quintet of prime riesling regions: Mosel, Rheingau, Pfalz, Nahe and Rheinhessen.

From New York Times

The winery’s excellent higher-end rieslings come from several limestone sites in Rheinhessen.

From New York Times

Having sipped and sampled wine in Oregon’s Willamette Valley to Germany’s Rheinhessen region, through Santa Barbara, Sonoma and Bordeaux, I never dreamed I’d live in a wine town.

From Seattle Times

Klaus-Peter Keller is one of the leading producers who have helped to revive the Rheinhessen region.

From New York Times