Gau-Algesheimer Steinert

Stony, sandy and warm - for red and late-ripening white wines

To the left and right of the town: the single vineyard Steinert flanks Gau-Algesheim towards the northern foothills of Westerberg and Ockenheim. The site was first mentioned in a document in 1303 with the name "amme Steynwingarten" and refers to the quality of the soil. The limestone weathered soil with a high sand content warms up quickly. This is ideal for red wines and late-ripening white wine varieties. Hikers can easily discover the vineyard on the Bismarck Tower Hiking Tour.

> Continue to the other single vineyard sites of Gau-Agesheim: Goldberg, Johannisberg, St. Laurentikapelle
> Discover the single vineyard via Hiwweltor Bismarck Tower https://www.rheinhessen.de/hiwweltouren/hiwweltour-bismarckturm
> Rheinhessen blog: https://rheinhessenblog.de/wanderbericht-hiwweltour-bismarckturm/

facts and figures

sub-region:: Bingen
collective vineyard site:: Abtey
single vineyard site:: Steinert
village:: Gau-Algesheim

soil types

Limestone / Rendzina

Teritarian marine deposits from a calcareous algae reef

Shallow to medium-sized, very lime-rich, very stony, sandy loam soil, low storage capacity for soil water available to plants, rich in nutrients, rich in lime, good aeration, good heatability, limited rootability

Expressive, lively, aromatic, initially citrus, apple and gooseberry notes, with increasing ripe mango and passion fruit. Balanced acidity, mineral, chalky, elegant, multi-faceted, profound, closed in the youth, great development potential

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Sand / rigosol

Wind deposits of calcareous dust-sand mixture during the ice ages (majority dust)

Fertile, deep, silty sandy soil, nutrient-rich, calcareous, good storage capacity for plant-available soil water, good ventilation, good rooting, moderate to good heatability, high growth pontencial.

Strong, lush, buffered acidity, fruity aromas, uncomplicated complexity, medium-bodied structure, charming finish. Yellow fruit flavours in white wines. Refreshing red fruit notes, strawberry ad raspberry in red wines.

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