Westhofener Morstein
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Westhofener Morstein

World famous and rich in stone

A bog (German: Moor) in Rheinhessen? Certainly not. The site was first mentioned in a document in 1282 with the name "in loco marstein" in a deed of donation to the Cistercian monastery of Otterberg (Pfalz) and can be interpreted as a "marker stone". In other words, it is a boundary stone or a landmark. It is indeed stony here: one stone found during clearing weighed up to 3.2 tons. In the upper soil layer, there are clay marl soils with limestone inclusions, and massive limestone rock underneath. Mineral Rieslings and Pinot Noirs bring world fame to the Westhofen winemakers. There are also plenty of vineyard cottages here, like the “Wingertshäusje Kommandozentrale".


> From Wingertshäuschen to Wingertshäuschen: https://www.rheinhessen.de/wingertsheisje-wanderweg
> To the other single vineyard sites of Westhofen: Aulerde, Brunnenhäuschen, Kirchspiel and Steingrube

Westhofener Morstein
Westhofener Morstein
Westhofener Morstein
Westhofener Morstein
Westhofener Morstein
Westhofener Morstein
Westhofener Morstein
Westhofener Morstein
Westhofener Morstein
Westhofener Morstein

facts and figures

Vineyard: 151 hectare Community: Westhofen Sea level: 150-240 m Exposure: south
Region:
Wonnegau
Region:
Bergkloster
simple vineyard side:
Morstein
Boundary:
Westhofen

soil types

Loess / Pararendzina

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 clay / terra fusca

chalky loam terra fusca

Tertiary marine deposits of a chalk algae reef, weathered brown clay

Medium to deep, rocky clay soil, moderate storage capacity for plant-available soil water, limited ventilation, nutrient-rich, calcareous, moderate heatability, limited root penetration

Fruity, full-bodied, pleasant opulence, large potential, maturity necessary, smoky notes, gentle acidity, mango and apricot, tension, rich complexity

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Gutzler, © Weingut Gutzler

Winery u. Distillery Gutzler

Winery u. Distillery Gutzler
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Mankel-3, © Weingut Mankel

Winery Mankel

Winery H. Mankel GmbH
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Michel, Cistercian winery Michel, © Cisterzienser Weingut Michel

Cistercian winery Michel

Cistercian winery Michel
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© Weingut Karl May

Winery Karl May - Liebenauer Hof

Winery Karl May - Liebenauer Hof
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weinkontor3, © Weinkontor Westhofen

Weinkontor Westhofen GmbH

Weinkontor Westhofen GmbH
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© Weingut Dreissigacker

Dreissigacker winery

Dreissigacker winery
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Michel 1, © Weingut Dieter Michel

Winery Dieter Michel

Winery Dieter Michel
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Michel Pfannebecker__Flomborn, © Weingut Michel-Pfannebecker

Winery Michel-Pfannebecker

Winery Michel-Pfannebecker
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Winery Alexander Flick

Winery Alexander Flick
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Winery and guesthouse Bernhard-Räder

Winery and guesthouse Bernhard-Räder
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Burgunderhof Merkel GbR
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Wine and Sektgut Keth

Wine and Sektgut Keth
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Weingut Helmut Geil

Weingut Helmut Geil
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