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Winery J. Bettenheimer

Smokey, exotic, wild, but also classic - the wines of Jens Bettenheimer unmistakably resemble their creator. A winemaker, like a father or a mother, must educate and nurture the vine, so that it can flourish and bring its fruits to maturity, in order to find fulfillment in a great wine. Far away in far-away New Zealand, the young winemaker learned how to make individual wines and reinterpret classic grape varieties with cellar master Hätsch Kalberer. The journey is the goal: in meticulous and ambitious work, the numerous vineyards, over 30 years old, are nurtured before flowering, and every second shoot is removed from the branch. The interaction of the moon phases is taken into account in the vineyard work to guarantee an optimal leaf-fruit ratio. The grape harvest in small containers allows the grape processing without any pumping. Jens' heart is attached to the classic grape varieties, which are presented in a robe that you have never experieced before. Jens Bettenheimer consistently focuses on the slowest possible spontaneous fermentation and stores the wines gently until the bottling. Low temperatures on the yeast promote inner density and longevity. Without frills in the winemaking, he fills the wines on the bottle and tries to preserve the purist clarity. All red wines are stored on the mash after fermentation, exclusively in Rheinhessen oak wood barrel or in oak barrels. Smokey, powerful wines, far from the mainstream, are the result. The residual sweetness and the alcohol content should be as low as possible, depending on and specified for the vintage. Many of his wines are true time snails.

Bettenheimer_Portraet_3, © Weingut J. Bettenheimer
Bettenheimer_Portraet_3
© Weingut J. Bettenheimer
Logo Bettenheimer, © Weingut J. Bettenheimer
Logo Bettenheimer

About us

  • Winemaker Jens Bettenheimer
  • Vineyard-area 14 hectare
  • sparkling wine
  • Maxim origin Rheinhessen

Contact details:

Weingut J. Bettenheimer
Jens, Joachim und Birgit Bettenheimer
Stiegelgasse 32 55218 Ingelheim am Rhein

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Gutsausschank "Zum Kuhstall" at the J. Bettenheimer winery

Gastronomieführer_Zum Kuhstall

Type of busisness : Gutsschänke
Cuisine: seasonal, regional, vegetarian, allergy-friendly, Rheinhessen tapas

Family hospitality for 40 years in the Gutsausschank "Zum Kuhstall" with a sun terrace. The family, cohesion and health are particularly valuable here. A young spirit awaits you in our historic winery built in 1442. Take regional classics and refined creations from our kitchen with you on a culinary journey from specialties from Rheinhessen to dishes from all over the world. In many of our dishes you can also rediscover our wines - slightly flavored. With regular presentations, festivals, wine tastings and events we have realized our vision of wine hospitality. When the weather is nice, you can linger on our sun terrace. Planning a family celebration, wedding, baptism, etc. our "Heuspeicher" with panoramic balcony offers space for 65 people.

Closing days: Mon-Wed
Hot kitchen: Thurs - Sat from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Sun 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Main courses: 6.00 - 26.00 euros
Open Rheinhessische wines: 26
Seating: inside 52 | outside 65 | closed society possible | sep. room 65
Dates: asparagus weeks from mid-May to June 21st, yard festival with live music July 17th to 19th, Handkäs´-WE 16. -18. Oct, Martinsgansessen Nov 2 + 16, Lichtblicke Nov 7 + 8, Bettenheimer meets friends wine tasting Nov 20, see website for more

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Winery J. Bettenheimer

Bettenheimer_Portraet_3, © Weingut J. Bettenheimer

Winery J. Bettenheimer

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Processed vineyards

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Ingelheimer Sonnenhang

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

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Appenheimer Hundertgulden

Appenheimer Hundertgulden

Carbonate, Rich, Gold: Riesling from Hundertgulden 

It is Germany's most carbonate-rich vineyard. The lime- and salt-rich soil "Terra Fusca" was formed over 50 million years ago and was once a coral reef in the primordial sea. Today, it is mainly Rieslings that grow there, producing elegant wines with fine fruit aromas. Easily digestible top wines with a unique minerality. Carbones are salts. The current site name "Hundertgulden" probably dates back to the 14th century: At that time, the vineyard by the Westerberg changed hands several times. The new owners paid large sums in gold florins from the river Rhein. This vineyard is a real gold treasure!

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Alternativbild für Ingelheimer Täuscherspfad

Ingelheimer Täuscherspfad

This hall designation is probably formed with a personal name.

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Appenheimer Eselspfad

Appenheimer Eselspfad

Heee-Haaw: Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Silvaner from the Donkey Trail

So called donkey trails often led to a mill and were only wide enough for a donkey carrying a bag to walk on. There are still mill buildings in Appenheim today, some of them with restaurants. This single vineyard was first mentioned in 1375. Donkeys are rarely seen there today, but ambitious winegrowers with tractors or jeeps. The subsoil is a limestone base with a light loess-loam soil on top. Rieslings, Pinot Blanc and Silvaner/Sylvaner grow on the southern slope. They stand for fruitiness and minerality, volume and creaminess. These wines have depth and power.

> Discover the single vineyard via Hiwweltour Bismarckturm
> To the further single vineyard site of Appenheim: Hundertgulden

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