Appenheimer Eselspfad
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Appenheimer Eselspfad

Heee-Haaw: Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Silvaner from the Donkey Trail

So called donkey trails often led to a mill and were only wide enough for a donkey carrying a bag to walk on. There are still mill buildings in Appenheim today, some of them with restaurants. This single vineyard was first mentioned in 1375. Donkeys are rarely seen there today, but ambitious winegrowers with tractors or jeeps. The subsoil is a limestone base with a light loess-loam soil on top. Rieslings, Pinot Blanc and Silvaner/Sylvaner grow on the southern slope. They stand for fruitiness and minerality, volume and creaminess. These wines have depth and power.

> Discover the single vineyard via Hiwweltour Bismarckturm
> To the further single vineyard site of Appenheim: Hundertgulden

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facts and figures

Vineyard: 32 hectare Community: Sea level: 180-230 m Exposure: southeast
Region:
Bingen

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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Limestone / Rendzina

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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Straußwirtschaft Eberle-Runkel

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

The winery Eberle-Runkel is a traditional family business, which is known in the region for its down-to-earth and honest hospitality. Anyone who sits in summer in the old Hofreite between blooming oleanders, fuchsias and hydrangeas, feels cosiness. The open, off
nationwide authoritative wine guides excellent wines can be tasted carefree to the local fresh cuisine. The short break in between is by a hike on one of the excellent hiking trails such as the Hiwweltour Bismarck tower or a walk through the vineyards in the Hundertgulden and Honigberg for a short break from everyday life.

Hot food: see opening times
Main courses: 2,60 - 7,50 Euro
Open Rheinhessen wines: 31
Seats: inside 50 | outside 80 | closed society possible | sep. room 45

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