Nahe

The Nahe river is relatively short (less than 80 miles in length), flowing from the South West before joining the mighty Rhine at Bingen.  The Nahe is characterised by two contrasting topographies.  The lower section is cliff like scenery with predominantly volcanic soils and the upper section comprises broad, gentle valleys where the underlying soil is soft sedimentary layers.  
Situated just 50 kilometres south of the more famous Mosel, the valley benefits from 20% less rainfall and in combination with its soil structures produces some of the world’s finest and purest Rieslings.