Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Wöllsteiner Ölberg

The location was mentioned in 1727 with the name "auff der öhlbach". The name is based on the location of an old oil mill.

facts and figures

wine-growing area: 38 hectares Community: Wöllstein Sea level: 160-213 m Exposure: Southeast, East, North
sub-region:
Bingen
collective vineyard site:
Rheingrafenstein
single vineyard site:
Ölberg
village:
Wöllstein

soil types

Loess / Pararendzina

Loess Pararedzina

Wind deposition of calcareous dust in the ice ages

fertile, deep, light loam soil, clayey silt, very good storage capacity for plant-available soil water, adequate aeration, nutrient-rich, calcareous, moderate warmability, good rootability, high growth potential

Yellow-fruity aromas, apple, peach, pear, citrus, delicately fruity, slim, refreshing, gentle acidity, medium-strong structure, juicy elegant, drinkable early, tasty charm, uncomplicated complexity, fruity, cheerful expression

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Volcanic soil / rigosol

volcanic rigosol

Bright, magmatic rock of the red soil

Low to medium depth, stony, sandy loam soil, moderate storage capacity for plant-available soil water, good ventilation, poor in nutriets, acid soil reaction, good heatability, moderately root-breaking

Pronounced mineral notes, stony, smokey, flint, apple and peach flavors, stimulating citrus notes. Lively freshness, racy acidity, elegant, multi-layered structure, maturity necessary, tension and high potential

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Winegrower of Rheinhessen Switzerland eG

Winegrower of Rheinhessen Switzerland eG
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