Osthofener Leckzapfen
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Osthofener Leckzapfen (Licking tap of Osthofen)

Pour me another tasty little glass of wine, dear cellar master!

Tasty or licking or both? And which tap? The tap or a tapping? The site is named after the miniature castle "Leckzapfen", built in 1891 by the Osthofen-based estate and mill owner Gustav Friedrich Weißheimer. The brick-and-clinker castle with a round tower on the side is a real gem - and bears a resemblance to the famous fairytale castle of Lichtenstein. After years of decay, it was lovingly renovated and in 2011 was named the "Most Beautiful Vineyard Cottage in Rheinhessen". On fertile loess grow Riesling, Silvaner and burgundy varieties. Legend has it that the wines were already so good in the Middle Ages that the cellar master would lick the spigot of the wine cask to get hold of the last drop.

> The castle was first called "Gustavsburg" after its builder, later it was called "Leckzapfen". All information about the landmark and its rescue by a young architect and other active people: https://kulturnetzwerk-osthofen.de/2018/01/10/rettung-des-leckzapfen/.
> The builder was the brother of the Rheinhessen composer Wendelin Weißheimer: https://www.osthofen.de/leben-in-osthofen/stadtportrait/wichtige-persoenlichkeiten

> Hike (2.5 h / 8.3 km) to the miniature castles: https://www.osthofen.de/osthofen-erleben/aktiv-natur/wandern/miniaturburgen-im-wonnegau
> The miniature castle is owned by the Kratz Winery, Schönauer Hof. Events and wine tastings are held there.  The small "hall" on the upper floor with floral-ornamental decorated wooden ceiling offers a wonderful panorama. https://www.weingut-kratz.de/
> Cf. the namesake Dittelsheimer Leckerberg

Osthofener Leckzapfen
Osthofener Leckzapfen
Osthofener Leckzapfen
Osthofener Leckzapfen
Osthofener Leckzapfen
Osthofener Leckzapfen
Osthofener Leckzapfen
Osthofener Leckzapfen
Osthofener Leckzapfen
Osthofener Leckzapfen

facts and figures

Vineyard: 50 hectare Community: Sea level: 92-133 m Exposure: Turning south to east
Region:
Wonnegau

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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Castle Park in Worms, © Michael Zellmer

RheinTerrassenWeg-stage Worms - Osthofen

The access to the RheinTerrassenWeg starts at Wormser Bahnhof. He follows the river Pfrimm, like a green band through Worms. On an old railway line you reach the beginning of the RheinTerrassenWeges at the imposing castle of Herrnsheim. Its English-style castle park is an exciting counterpoint to the almost endless appearing vineyards that characterize the path around the Abenheim Sculpture Trail to Osthofen with its mountain church and the historic Weinbergshäuschen.

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