The Rhine Valley beyond Bingen is the embodiment of the German soul. The Rhine has now completed more than half its journey to the North Sea. It has become a proud river, one that has provided the basis for legends, operas, and for wars. The Middle Rhine Valley features castles everywhere, and winemaking that was brought north by the Romans 2,000 years ago.

Excerpt from the documentary series "The Rhine From Above". Click here to watch all episodes: [ Ссылка ]

The mineral-rich slate soil in the Rhine Valley is well-suited for winemaking; the town of Bacharach
owes its wealth to its grapes. Cecilia Jost is the seventh generation to manage her family's traditional winery, with its terraced vineyards.

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