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Martin an der Weinstrasse
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. The villages of Wachenheim,
Forst, Deidesheim and Rupertsberg are well known
for Riesling wines which combine substance and
finesse. 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. The word Pfalz that
names the region is a derivation of Palast, or
palace, and comes from the Latin word "palatium".
The English equivalent, Palatinate, is often
used when speaking about the Pfalz. In this region
in the Town of St.Martin an der Weinstrasse lies
the Manfred Platz Vineyard which is run by Manfred
and his two son's Christian and Bernhard.
Established in 1759 is this one of the finest
Families run Vineyards of the region.
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