Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Ingelheimer Sonnenhang

Sun, Selz and super wines 

Not to be confused with the 1-hectare single vineyard "Ingelheimer Sonnenberg" in the middle of the city. The Sonnenhang is 88 hectares in size and is located in the extension of Ingelheim-Süd and on the Selz River. Sonnenhang and Sonnenberg are quasi-synonyms. This name comes from the generally favorable position towards the sun. Here, the Mainzer Berg slopes west-southwest toward the Selz Valley and allows optimal sun exposure. On limestone, loess and loam grow a variety of vines of rather strong style: Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. In the soil there are fossilized corals and snails.

> To the synonym single vineyard of Ingelheim: Sonnenberg
> Experience Ingelheim on the fruit route via bike: https://www.rheinhessen.de/radrouten-rheinhessen/obstroute

Ingelheimer Sonnenhang
Ingelheimer Sonnenhang
Ingelheimer Sonnenhang
Ingelheimer Sonnenhang
Ingelheimer Sonnenhang
Ingelheimer Sonnenhang
Ingelheimer Sonnenhang
Ingelheimer Sonnenhang
Ingelheimer Sonnenhang
Ingelheimer Sonnenhang

facts and figures

Vineyard: 88 hectare Community: Sea level: 93-212 m Exposure: West southwest
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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Hiking trail beside sunflowers, © Dominik Ketz

Hiwweltour Westerberg

The Hiwweltour Westerberg leads both at ground level through the Selztal and up to the Westerberg and captivates with great scenic variety and great views of the Rhinehessian places Ingelheim, Großwinternheim and Schwabenheim. Highlights of the hike are the imposing Westerhaus Castle - a traditional winery and stud farm on the Westerberg - as well as the historic and rare sunken paths near Ingelheim.

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