Bordered by Rheinhessen on the north and
France on the south and west, the Pfalz
's vineyards sweep across this pretty, peaceful
land for nearly 50 uninterrupted miles and produce more
wine than any other region in Germany. The northern
half of this region is home to some of the best vineyard
sites.
Pleasant, mild wines rich in bouquet
and full of body from Müller-Thurgau,
Kerner, Silvaner
and Morio-Muskat grapes
are also grown in the clay and marl soils of this district.
Chalk, clay and loess soils yield mild, fresh, often
intense wines in the southern half of the Pfalz. In
addition to its white wine, the Pfalz is also known
for smooth, fruity
red wine made primarily from the Portugieser
grape.
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