Grolsheimer Ölberg
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Grolsheimer Ölberg (Mount of Olives of Grölsberg)

Former oil mill or Jesus under the olive tree?

Another popular name for single vineyards in Germany, the Ölberg. The site in Grolsheim was first mentioned in a document in 1727 with the name "auff der öhlbach". It is assumed that an old oil mill once stood here. But it could also have a biblical reference: Jesus is said to have stayed several times on the Mount of Olives to the east of Jerusalem. Olive trees grew there, hence its name. Olive trees do not (yet) grow in Grolsheim, but a variety of grapevines do. A shelter, a table of wine and a vineyard swing invite you to linger.

Grolsheimer Ölberg
Grolsheimer Ölberg
Grolsheimer Ölberg
Grolsheimer Ölberg
Grolsheimer Ölberg
Grolsheimer Ölberg
Grolsheimer Ölberg
Grolsheimer Ölberg
Grolsheimer Ölberg
Grolsheimer Ölberg

facts and figures

Vineyard: 24 hectare Community: Sea level: 100 m Exposure: west
Region:
Bingen

soil types

Gravel, sand, clay / Rigosol

River deposits from the ice ages

Medium-sized, stony, sandy loam soil, lower storage capacity for soil water available to plants, drought stress in dry years, good permeability and aeration, poor in nutrients, neutral to acidic soil reaction, good heatability, moderately to well rootable

Pinot affinity, majority red wine, herbal-spicy smell, firm, good balance between freshness and creaminess, juicy in the mouth, dense, good pressure, exciting length, good aging potential

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