Albiger Schloss Hammerstein
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Albiger Schloss Hammerstein (Albig Hammerstein Castle)

Castle, villa, house? Hammerstein remains nebulous, its wines do not

When even name researchers are unsure and old stories from the village are mixed in this often leads to the wildest interpretations. There is talk of a castle, a fortress on the mountain. Name researchers disagree, as a castle would have been mentioned in the documents. But there is a grain of truth in it: Remains of a Roman "villa rustica" were discovered in the neighbouring "Im Sumborn" area. These ruins were probably interpreted as a medieval castle and coined the name. So much for the castle. But why the name Hammerstein? There are indications that the Imperial Counts of Hammerstein did have a say here in the early Middle Ages. Vines of all colours grow on limestone and marl on the single vineyard site, producing magnificent wines. And this is not an assumption, but a fact.

Albiger Schloss Hammerstein
Albiger Schloss Hammerstein
Albiger Schloss Hammerstein
Albiger Schloss Hammerstein
Albiger Schloss Hammerstein
Albiger Schloss Hammerstein
Albiger Schloss Hammerstein
Albiger Schloss Hammerstein
Albiger Schloss Hammerstein
Albiger Schloss Hammerstein

facts and figures

Vineyard: 160 hectare Community: Sea level: 180-250 m Exposure: turning from east, north, west to south
Region:
Nierstein

soil types

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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Marl / pararendzina

Lime-rich loams and sands; Tertiary sea deposits

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

Dense, powerful, full-bodied, expressive, balanced acidity, sustainability and intensity through fruit, melting and opulence. Juicy, exotic aromas in white wines, mango, honeydew melon, apricot. Dark fruit aromas, smoky spiciness in red wines

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