Pfalz Region
The Mediterranean like climate and geographic advantages of this sun drenched region makes the Pfalz a favored climate for ripening grapes, fruits and vegetables. This "Tuscany of Germany" is a paradise for noble sweet wines. The powerful, distinctive character of Pfalz Riesling is derived from the stony sediment of the Rhine, with the colored sandstone (village of Deidesheim) of the forested Haardt Mountains and remnants of ancient volcanic eruptions (village of Forst). Subdivided into three parts, the Middlehaardt around Bad Dürkheim is the center for Riesling and quality wine production. A haven for Riesling enthusiasts, where village comparisons like Forst vs. Diedesheim, or vineyard comparisons like Ungsteiner Herrenberg vs. Weilberg provide fun and interest.
