Rheingau GG with eisbein
A powerful Rheingau dry Grosses Gewachs has the mineral structure and racy acidity to cut through the gelatinous richness of eisbein with sauerkraut.
What to eat with the wines of Rheingau, and where the region food and wine meet.
Pairings to know in Rheingau
Rheingau Kabinett with currywurst
Curry-ketchup spice and the snap of grilled sausage meet their match in a low-alcohol Rheingau Kabinett whose sweetness cools the heat and acidity slices the fat.
Rheingau Spaetlese with Konigsberger Klopse
The Spaetlese's sweetness and acidity balance the tangy caper-and-cream sauce, while its stone fruit lifts the delicate veal meatballs.
Rheingau Kabinett with weisswurst
A morning-friendly low-alcohol Kabinett echoes the sweet mustard and refreshes the palate against the delicate veal-and-parsley sausage.
Dry Rheingau Riesling with schweinshaxe
Dry Rheingau Riesling's racy acidity cuts the fat of a roast pork knuckle while ripe stone fruit flatters the crackling and apple-sauce side.
Rheingau Auslese with obatzda
Honeyed Auslese sweetness tames the paprika and ripe-cheese funk of obatzda, while piercing Rheingau acidity keeps the pairing fresh.
Rheingau Riesling Trocken with Spargel
High-acid dry Rheingau Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus and lifts the buttery hollandaise, a German springtime fixture.
Assmannshausen Spaetburgunder with sauerbraten
Smoky red slate, sour cherry and fine tannin in a Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder meet the marinated raisin-and-vinegar pot-roast of the Rhineland sauerbraten.
Rheingau Spaetburgunder with halve Hahn
Friendly Rheingau Spaetburgunder with red cherry and fine tannin lifts the aged Gouda and mustard inside the rye-roll Cologne lunch staple.
Rheingau Riesling Trocken with labskaus
Racy dry Riesling slices the corned-beef-and-herring richness of the sailor's hash while citrus drive refreshes against beetroot earthiness.
Rheingau Kabinett with matjes
Crisp low-alcohol Riesling Kabinett slices through oily salt-cured herring while gentle residual sweetness softens the onion garnish.
Rheingau Riesling Sekt as Berlin aperitif
Bone-dry Rheingau traditional-method Sekt with toasty lees autolysis and bright acid is the German celebration sparkling on Berlin natural-wine lists.
Rheingau Riesling Sekt for Munich aperitivo
A bottle-fermented Rheingau Riesling Sekt cleanses the palate before a Munich dinner with bubbles and brisk acid, German alternative to Italian Franciacorta.
Rheingau GG with pike-perch (Zander)
Dry Rheingau GG with citrus drive, smoky slate and broad mineral palate matches pan-fried pike-perch and brown butter, the classic Rhine river-fish course.
Rheingau TBA with Stilton
Liqueur-like TBA candied stone fruit and saffron tie together salty Stilton funk and the wine's racy slate acidity.
Rheingau Eiswein with tarte Tatin
Eiswein from frozen Riesling berries meets caramelised apple in the tart with crystalline acidity and candied yellow-fruit concentration.
Taste it with the wine: food and wine experiences in Rheingau
Food and wine tastings, wine and cheese tastings and cellar visits you can book in Rheingau, best reviewed first.
Mainz: History & Wines of the Romantic Rhine inc wine tapas
Embark on a wine tour along the Riesling route of the Rheingau region in the Rhein Valley. Learn about the king of white wines, Riesling, and try unique German Pinot N...
Rüdesheim - Guided wine hikes with 4 wines and cable car ride
Winemaker Martin Störzel will guide you on this fascinating tour, which lasts around three hours and takes place on Saturdays from April to October, through the beauti...
Rüdesheim: Walk, Drink, Repeat, The Slightly Different Wine Tour
Extraordinary wine tour in Rüdesheim For young people For parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, clubs As much culture as necessary, as much wine as possible
Rüdesheim am Rhein: wine hike and sights
Experience a special kind of wine tasting. High above the vines float with a expert guide that equips you with valuable information about viticulture and culture. Rhei...
Rüdesheim: Walking tour with music, wine, and Rüdesheim coffee
Rüdesheim is a must-see, and Riesling is a must-try! Experience a special city tour with great wines and, if you wish, a Rüdesheim coffee, let yourself be surprised!
Querfeldwein / Wine Hike with Cable Car Ride in Rüdesheim am Rhein
Discover wine like never before, with a guide, regional wines in tow, and breathtaking views during the tour.
What Rheingau's grapes pair with
From the pairings on our Rheingau bottle pages, the best match for each grape in a few kinds of food, with the bottle it comes from.
Riesling with fish
Hochheim Riesling-braised pike-perch
The Steinberger's depth and herbal spice ties to the river-fish flesh and Riesling reduction.
Steinberger Riesling GG, Hessische Staatsweinguter Kloster Eberbach →
Riesling with cheese
Aged Comte 36-month
Salty slate minerality plays against the long-aged alpine cheese.
Riesling with vegetables and salads
Asparagus with hollandaise
High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus.
Pinot Noir with game
Roast venison loin
Smoky slate and dark fruit echo the gamey flesh and forest notes.
Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder GG, Weingut August Kesseler →
Pinot Noir with duck and goose
Duck breast with cherry jus
The wine's red cherry core ties to the fruit sauce while fine tannin frames the duck.
Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder GG, Weingut Krone Assmannshausen →
Pinot Noir with mushrooms and truffle
Mushroom risotto
Earthy slate and red fruit play against parmesan and fungal umami in the rice.
Assmannshaeuser Hoellenberg Spaetburgunder GG, Hessische Staatsweinguter Kloster Eberbach →
Book wine experiences in Rheingau
Rüdesheim - Guided wine hikes with 4 wines and cable car ride
Winemaker Martin Störzel will guide you on this fascinating tour, which lasts around three hours and takes place on Saturdays from April to October, through the beauti...
Querfeldwein / Wine Hike with Cable Car Ride in Rüdesheim am Rhein
Discover wine like never before, with a guide, regional wines in tow, and breathtaking views during the tour.
Tour of the Rüdesheim Ohlig sparkling wine cellar with tasting
For the OHLIG sparkling wine cellar, sparkling wine is an expression of pure joie de vivre and therefore something very special.
Food Pairing in Rheingau, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Rheingau for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Rheingau is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Rheingau estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Rheingau cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Rheingau tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Rheingau?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Rheingau rewards trust.