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Rheinhessen
Rheinhessen is Germany's largest wine region. Its primary red grape is dornfelder, and its whites are made from müller-thurgau, riesling and silvaner grapes. Wines made here are often medium-bodied and mild in acidity, making them easy to enjoy.