gravel Regosol

Formation

Coastal sands, gravel and pebbles; tertiary marine deposits

Soil characteristics

Deep, gravelly, loamy sandy soil, sufficient storage capacity for plant-available soil water, drought stress in dry years, very good aeration, often poor in nutrients, slightly calcareous, good heatability due to high gravel content, limited root space

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Wine characteristics
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Era: Tertiary
Rock: gravel
Soil: Regosol
Share of total area in Rheinhessen: 2 %

Opens up early, lively, fruity, slim, elegant. Vivid acidity, green apple, citrus, grapefruit. Drinkable early, more refreshing than mineral and profound.