A popular single-location name in Germany which, in addition to those listed below, also occurs in the following municipalities: Aspisheim (Rheinhessen), Burg Layen (Nahe), Dreis, Franzenheim (Mosel), Gau-Algesheim, Laubenheim, Mainz (Rheinhessen), Mertesdorf (Mosel), Rück (Franconia) and Zotzenheim (Rheinhessen).
The name "Johannisberg" in the Rheingau wine-growing region has several meanings, which often leads to confusion. A district of the municipality of Geisenheim is called "Johannisberg". Behind it lies the famous Johannisberg Castle (pictured), which belongs to the wine-growing estate of the same name. This winery also owns the historic vineyard of the same name around the castle (single vineyard) "Schloss Johannisberg" around this mountain. And last but not least, "Johannisberg" is also the name of the only area in the Rheingau wine-growing region. The G.H. von Mumm winery also has a close connection to Johannisberg's history.
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