In many Ingelheim wine cellars there are some rarities., © Rainer Oppenheimer© Rainer Oppenheimer

Charlemagne ordered the cultivation of Burgundy vines

The red wine town on the Rhine

Tradition suggests that Charlemagne ordered the cultivation of Burgundy vines in Ingelheim while visiting his imperial palace. With his Capitulare de villis vel curtis imperii, he also adopted a land and economic system for the royal courts of the emperor, which laid the foundation for the wine law. Karl's priority was cleanliness and hygiene - the basic requirements for today's quality wines.

The view of Ingelheim and the Rhine Valley gives an atmospheric picture at sunset. © Rainer Oppenheimer

Ingelheim vineyards

The red wine town of Ingelheim am Rhein is known nationwide for its excellent red wines. But the white wines are also very excellent and award-winning. © Rainer Oppenheimer

Grape varieties

The red wine town of Ingelheim am Rhein owes its name to the Pinot Noir. © Rainer Oppenheimer

Rheinhessisches Weinlexikon

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