A celebration of Riesling and the Rheingau wine region, one of Germany's most historically important wine-growing areas.
The Rheingau is one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious wine regions, particularly celebrated for Riesling, and this festival held in Wiesbaden's historic centre brings together producers from across the region for a full ten days of tastings each August.
With Rheingau wine estates dating back centuries — some tied to monasteries founded in the medieval period — the festival carries genuine historical weight beyond simply being a tasting event, reflecting one of Europe's most storied winemaking traditions.