The winegrowers' association in the German winegrowing region of Rheingau was founded in 1984 by Bernhard Breuer (1947-2004) with the aim of promoting the classic Rheingau Riesling. At last count, around 50 winegrowing businesses were members. Subsequently, there were increasing overlaps in membership and objectives with the VDP Rheingau, into which the Charta Rheingau was integrated in March 1999.
The Charta wines continue to be produced by some Rheingau wineries according to almost the same specifications. The dry to semi-dry wines must be made from 100% Riesling from the best Rheingau vineyards. Within the four-level VDP quality pyramid, this corresponds to Erste Lage or Grosse Lage. However, the site may not be stated on the front label, but only on the back label. Compared to the legal requirements, the wines must have a must weight that is eight °Oe higher.
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