Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

The location was mentioned in a document in 1501 with the name "an dem oleyberge". It is believed that there was an oil mill at the foot of the mountain or that the property was encumbered with an oil interest.

facts and figures

Vineyard: 104 hectare Community: Sea level: 150-188 m Exposure: predominantly southwest to southeast
Region:
Nierstein

soil types

Marl / pelosol

Clay marl pelosol

Lime-rich clayey deposits of the teritary sea

Deep, calcareous clay soil with a high proportion of swellable clay, lower storage capacity for soil water available to plants, limited water permeability and ventilation, nutrient-rich, very calcareous, moderate warmability, difficult to root through

Full-bodied, dense, rich, moderate acidity, creamy enamel. Expressive, ripe, mango, apricot, honeydew melon, apricot. Less minerality, more fruity, full-bodied sustainability

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