Niersteiner Pettenthal
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Niersteiner Pettenthal

Boy's name? Toad migration? Rieslings of world fame!

A vineyard of world fame! As the name "Thal" (old German word for valley) suggests, this single vineyard site begins in the valley, directly by the river Rhein, and then climbs steeply up the "Roter Hang". This single vineyard site is the steepest section on "Roter Hang" - very valuable and extremely sought after by winegrowers. The cadastral name has existed since 1753. Where does the name come from? There are several interpretations. The most common variant would be the boy or family name Peter. It could also be derived from Pater, meaning monk. The vineyards were owned by the church for a long time. Or - as they say in Nierstein: "Petten" refers to toads that migrate to the springs and sump holes that emerge above. An indication of this is that an adjacent area is called "Stumpe Loch", which is probably derived from Sumpfloch. Whether ordinary boy's name or ordinary toad: the Rieslings, on the other hand, are not ordinary at all. They are mineral, expressive and capable of ageing. They grow on bare red clay sandstone and get plenty of sun all day long.

> Discover the single vineyard site by bike: https://www.rheinhessen.de/amiche-radweg
> More information about the vineyards of the "Roter Hang": https://roter-hang.de/roter-hang/weinlagen/

Niersteiner Pettenthal
Niersteiner Pettenthal
Niersteiner Pettenthal
Niersteiner Pettenthal
Niersteiner Pettenthal
Niersteiner Pettenthal
Niersteiner Pettenthal
Niersteiner Pettenthal
Niersteiner Pettenthal
Niersteiner Pettenthal

facts and figures

wine-growing area: 30 hectares Community: Nierstein Sea level: 90-170 m Exposure: East to southeast
sub-region:
Nierstein
collective vineyard site:
Rehbach
single vineyard site:
Pettenthal
village:
Nierstein

soil types

Rotliegend / Rigosol

Red clay rigosol

Calcareous clay and fine sand deposits in the desert landscape of the top layer of red soil

Shallow to medium depth, lime-rich, stony, clayey loam soil, low storage capacity for soil water available to plants, calcareous, good heatability, moderate rootability

Herbal, delicately spicy, almost floral notes, mineral components, pronounced fruit aromas: peach, apricot, honeydew melon. Lively acidity, multifaceted, often very closed in youth, longevity

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Eva Vollmer wines

Eva Vollmer wines
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Winery Geschwister Schuch

Winery Geschwister Schuch
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Winery Carolin Spanier-Gillot & HO Spanier

Winery Carolin Spanier-Gillot & HO Spanier
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Winery Fritz Ekkehard Huff

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Winery Strub

Winery J. & H.-A. Strub
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Louis Konstantin Guntrum

Weingut Louis Guntrum

The name Guntrum has stood for exceptional wines since 1648. Today Konstantin Guntrum and his wife Stephanie continue the tradition in the 11th generation and set new trends. In 1923 Louis Jean George Guntrum built the manor house in Nierstein. Located directly on the proud Rhine, it has since created a home and identity for family and wines. In the middle of Rheinhessen, Louis Guntrum produces authentic wines typical of the variety.

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Weingut Raddeck Nierstein

Weingut Raddeck

In the midst of the vineyards, on the edge of the Nierstein, with a magnificent view of Nierstein, the Red Slope and the Rhine, lies the winery of the Raddeck family. The winery has been residing on the edge of the Galgenberg since August 2009 and allows wine enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of the landscape around Nierstein with their eyes and palate alike. The vineyard manages about 20 ha according to the guidelines of organic viticulture, about half of the vineyards are planted with red grapes and are semi-dry and dry.
In the modern designed, light-flooded rooms of the wine shop and the tasting room, which is used for wine tasting, culinary events but also for meetings, you can enjoy relaxed wine. In the lounge area of the vinotheque (space for about 15 people), the estate and premium wines can be tasted extensively with expert advice.
Diverse events enrich the offer: During the three-towers hike, which takes place every year on the 1st of May, the guests of the municipality of Nierstein can enjoy wine, light meals, coffee and cake on the large sun terrace in good weather. Culinary delights offer topics such as asparagus & wine, cheese & wine or suitable for autumn wild & wine. Guided group hikes through the vineyards complete the offer.
The tasting room and the outdoor terrace can each accommodate 100 people.

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Weingut Julianenhof

Weingut Julianenhof

Weingut Julianenhof
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Winery St. Antony

Winery St. Antony
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© Weingut Georg Gustav Huff

Winery Georg Gustav Huff

Winery Georg Gustav Huff
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Winery Eimermann - Domtalhof

Winery Eimermann - Domtalhof
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Winery Eckehart Gröhl

Winery Eckehart Gröhl
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Wein- und Sektkellerei Jakob Gerhardt Niersteiner Schloßkellereien GmbH

Wein- und Sektkellerei Jakob Gerhardt Niersteiner Schloßkellereien GmbH
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Louis Konstantin Guntrum

Weingut Louis Guntrum

The name Guntrum has stood for exceptional wines since 1648. Today Konstantin Guntrum and his wife Stephanie continue the tradition in the 11th generation and set new trends. In 1923 Louis Jean George Guntrum built the manor house in Nierstein. Located directly on the proud Rhine, it has since created a home and identity for family and wines. In the middle of Rheinhessen, Louis Guntrum produces authentic wines typical of the variety.

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Weingut Raddeck Nierstein

Weingut Raddeck

In the midst of the vineyards, on the edge of the Nierstein, with a magnificent view of Nierstein, the Red Slope and the Rhine, lies the winery of the Raddeck family. The winery has been residing on the edge of the Galgenberg since August 2009 and allows wine enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of the landscape around Nierstein with their eyes and palate alike. The vineyard manages about 20 ha according to the guidelines of organic viticulture, about half of the vineyards are planted with red grapes and are semi-dry and dry.
In the modern designed, light-flooded rooms of the wine shop and the tasting room, which is used for wine tasting, culinary events but also for meetings, you can enjoy relaxed wine. In the lounge area of the vinotheque (space for about 15 people), the estate and premium wines can be tasted extensively with expert advice.
Diverse events enrich the offer: During the three-towers hike, which takes place every year on the 1st of May, the guests of the municipality of Nierstein can enjoy wine, light meals, coffee and cake on the large sun terrace in good weather. Culinary delights offer topics such as asparagus & wine, cheese & wine or suitable for autumn wild & wine. Guided group hikes through the vineyards complete the offer.
The tasting room and the outdoor terrace can each accommodate 100 people.

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Weingut Buhl

Operating mode: Gutsschänke
Cuisine: seasonal, regional, vegetarian, vegan, allergy friendly

Winegrowing has been a tradition of the Buhl family since 1775. In the large and seasonally decorated courtyard, 40 of the total of 100 seats are covered. The large vine, the pavilion and the beautiful view of trees and vine leaves invite you to linger. Petra Buhl, holistic nutritionist and organic wholefood chef, brings the finest food and house wines to the bar. Family Buhl are also sponsors and member of "Slow Food" Germany and Rheinhessen. Apartments are available.

Hot food: Opening times depend on order / reservation (possible at any time)
Main courses: 4,80 - 17,80 Euro
Open Rheinhessian wines: 13
Seats: inside 40 | outside 100 | closed society possible | separate room 40

Dates: see website

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Straußwirtschaft „Gustav Strub“

Straußwirtschaft „Gustav Strub“

 

Operating mode: ostrich management
Cuisine: seasonal, regional, vegetarian

Just let your mind wander! The idyllic Winzerhof in the old center invites you to do so. The ostrich industry is located at the bottom of the former Lutheran Church of St. Sophia. Visitors can enjoy the Rheinhessen lifestyle in a family atmosphere with their own wines and lovingly prepared, fresh food. Seasonally adjusted, weekly changing dishes, except de Reih 'offered. Whether in the shade of the walnut tree, in the former small horse stable or in the dining room - everyone will find their favorite spot here.

Hot food: see opening times
Main courses: 3,80 - 8,50 Euro
Open Rheinhessian wines: 17
Seats: inside 35 | outside 60 | sep. room 10

Dates: Winzerfest with live music 3. - 6. Aug, further see website

 

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Roter Hang Blick Richtung Nierstein

Roter Hang

The red hillside is a wine growing area with special optics between Nierstein and Nackenheim. The former formation emerged over 280 million years ago because of a collapse of the rhine ditch between the basin of Mainz and the upper rhine ditch. Another special feature is the red ground which was also determining for the name. The colouring happened because of embedded iron compounds which emerged under the subtropic climate of another era. The substance of the ground is consists of clay and sandstone and in combination with the climate today the red hillside gives its grapes an extraordinary taste. Moreover the red stone is the youngest deposit of the Rotliegend period in the Saar- Nahe basin which is still preserved until today. The area is divided into seven individual layers: Orbel, Heiligenbaum, Ölberg, Hipping, Brudersberg, Pettenthal and Rothenberg. Mainly Riesling with really good quality is grown here. Furthermore diverse events are taking place at the red hillside because of its special qualities.


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Nierstein Martinskirche außen

Evangelische Martinskirche Nierstein

Evangelische Martinskirche Nierstein
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Aussichtspunkt Brudersberg "Schönste Weinsicht"

In 2012, the view from the Brudersberg in Nierstein was voted "Most Beautiful Wine View 2012" in Rheinhessen. In 2012, for the first time, the German Wine Institute (DWI) and the regional wine promotions awarded a "Most Beautiful Wine View 2012" in each of the 13 German wine-growing regions. These are vantage points that offer particularly spectacular views of the wine landscapes. From the Brudersberg, in good weather, you have an optimal distant view into the Hessian Ried all the way to Frankfurt (view direction east), further to the Taunus with the Großer Feldberg (view direction northeast) and in view direction southeast to the Rhine bend near Oppenheim to the Odenwald with the Melibokus. The Brudersberg itself is a popular port of call for hikers, cyclists and the countless guests who get to know Nierstein on a vineyard tour. The RheinTerrassenWeg between Worms and Mainz passes by here. In the midst of the vineyards "Oelberg", "Kranzberg", "Pettenthal", "Hipping" and "Spiegelberg", the "Brudersberg" is the prime piece on Nierstein's Red Slope. Its Rieslings are among the best in the world.

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