What is Rheingauer Flöte?

• A. A traditional flute-shaped brown bottle used to bottle Riesling in the Rheingau.
• B. A flute-shaped glass used for sparkling wines globally.
• C. A brand of Riesling from the Mosel.
• D. A type of wine closure made of wood.

Answer: (A)

Rheingauer Flöte refers to a bottle style tied to the Rheingau region. It is a long, flute-like bottle made of brown glass used to bottle Riesling from that area. The name “Flöte” (flute) points to the distinctive slender silhouette of the bottle, not to a glass or a cork or any other object. This regional bottle tradition is what defines Rheingauer Flöte, distinguishing it from other notions like a glass used for sparkling wines, a Mosel Riesling brand, or a wooden closure.