red rock

Formation

Tertiary marine deposit of achalky algae reef, weathered to red loam

Soil characteristics

Deep brick-red, calcareous, clayey loam soil, good water storage capacity, adequate ventilation, good nutrition supply, calcareous, sufficient rooting, medium heatability

  • Era: Tertiary
  • Rock: chalky red loam
  • Soil: Terra rossa
  • Share of total area in Rheinhessen: 1 %

young wines are reluctant, smoky, mineral, low in fruit, integrated acidity, full-bodied, require development time, balance comes with bottle aging, tension, tight mouthfeel, high potential

Contact details:

Rheinhessenwein e.V.

Otto-Lilienthal-Straße 4

55232 Alzey

Tel: (0049) 6731 9510740
E-Mail: info@rheinhessenwein.de

Contact details:

Rheinhessenwein e.V.

Otto-Lilienthal-Straße 4

55232 Alzey

Tel: (0049) 6731 9510740
E-Mail: info@rheinhessenwein.de