red rock

Formation

Dark, volcanic lava of the red soil

Soil characteristics

Shallow, very stony, sandy-clay loam soil, low storage capacity for soil water available to plants, sufficient aeration, good nutrient supply, good heatability, limited root depth

  • Era: Perm
  • Rock: andesite
  • Soil: brown earth
  • Share of total area in Rheinhessen: 1 %

Vivid minerality, pronounced and elegant fruit aromas, peach, apple, citrus. Filigree, balanced acidity, slim, multi-layered, structure, elegance, potential and storability

Contact details:

Rheinhessenwein e.V.

Otto-Lilienthal-Straße 4

55232 Alzey

Tel: (0049) 6731 9510740
E-Mail: info@rheinhessenwein.de

Contact details:

Rheinhessenwein e.V.

Otto-Lilienthal-Straße 4

55232 Alzey

Tel: (0049) 6731 9510740
E-Mail: info@rheinhessenwein.de