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Johannisberg
[yoh-HAHN-ihss-berk]

Esteemed name in wine circles that is one of Germany's best and most famous estates, Schloss Johannisberg, as well as the famous town where that vineyard is located and the BEREICH covering the entire RHEINGAU region. The town is located in the heart of the Rheingau southwest of the city of Wiesbaden. It's part of a series of towns and villages that are situated in some of Germany's best vineyards. In addition to Schloss Johannisberg, other top EINZELLAGEN include Goldatzel, Hasenberg, Hölle, Klaus, and Vogelsang. The prestige of the name Johannisberg has crossed the sea where in the United States, the term "Johannisberg Riesling" is often used for RIESLING wine.
Related Links: Bereich, Rheingau, Einzellage, Riesling
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc.
1995 based on THE WINE LOVER'S COMPANION,
by Ron Herbst and Sharon Tyler Herbst.

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