Sand and clay marl Pararendzina

Formation

Lime-rich loams and sands; Tertiary sea deposits

Soil characteristics

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

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Wine characteristics
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Era: Tertiary
Rock: Sand and clay marl
Soil: Pararendzina
Share of total area in Rheinhessen: 19 %

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