limestone rendzina

Formation

Teritarian marine deposits from a calcareous algae reef

Soil characteristics

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

Generally
Wine characteristics
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Era: Tertiary
Rock: limestone
Soil: rendzina
Share of total area in Rheinhessen: 2 %

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