vineyards

Gau-Odernheimer Herrgottspfad (Lord God's Path of Gau Odernheim)

Steep up to the crypt, steep site for Riesling vintners A path to the Lord God? Yes! Or at least almost. A steep path winds its way from Gau-Odernheim up to the 246-metre-high Petersberg, on whose spire stood a three-nave basilica with crypt dating from the 10th century. The remains of the crypt, which were found from 1947 onwards, are impressive: this architecture is otherwise only found in central Italy, and for Rheinhessen it is unique. The single vineyard takes its name from the processions that have led to the top of the mountain on…

Gau-Weinheimer Geyersberg

Of birds of prey and leaning towers  Vultures are very large, not too pretty looking scavengers. What does Gau-Weinheim have to do with you? Nothing at all. Because the word "Geyer" stood in the Middle Ages for birds of prey in general. That is, for the hawk or buzzard that lives here. The naming of the location is due to the appearance of these birds. They like to sit attentively on the vineyard stakes - called "stiggel" in Rheinhessen - and lie in wait for prey. Certainly, they also fly around the municipal tower, which is a protected…

Gensinger Goldberg

Treasure? Value? Appreciation for Riesling and Chardonnay The naming of a field with this name rarely refers to the precious metal gold, but is rather an expression of general appreciation. This is also the case here, in Gensingen. Sand, clay and heavy lime marl characterise this site. There is a calm and warm microclimate, due to the wind shadow at the foot of the Kieselberg. Perfect for Chardonnay and Riesling. > Compare other lagennames with gold, like: Gau-Algesheimer Goldberg or Armsheimer Goldstückchen. .

Gimbsheimer Liebfrauenthal

Of birds of prey and leaning towers  Vultures are very large, not too pretty looking scavengers. What does Gau-Weinheim have to do with you? Nothing at all. Because the word "Geyer" stood in the Middle Ages for birds of prey in general. That is, for the hawk or buzzard that lives here. The naming of the location is due to the appearance of these birds. They like to sit attentively on the vineyard stakes - called "stiggel" in Rheinhessen - and lie in wait for prey. Certainly, they also fly around the municipal tower, which is a protected…

Grolsheimer Ölberg (Mount of Olives of Grölsberg)

Former oil mill or Jesus under the olive tree? Another popular name for single vineyards in Germany, the Ölberg. The site in Grolsheim was first mentioned in a document in 1727 with the name "auff der öhlbach". It is assumed that an old oil mill once stood here. But it could also have a biblical reference: Jesus is said to have stayed several times on the Mount of Olives to the east of Jerusalem. Olive trees grew there, hence its name. Olive trees do not (yet) grow in Grolsheim, but a variety of grapevines do. A shelter, a table of…

Groß-Winternheimer Bockstein

Army road, dry stone wall and Rieslings  Just like Elsheim, Groß-Winternheim also has a single vineyard called Bockstein. This does not come as a surprise, as the two villages are only five kilometres apart, both by the Selz River and on the former army road. In the past, loads were carried on the back, jacked up (german: “aufgebockt”). Hence the name. Excellent Rieslings are produced here on loess, sand and clay marl. Lizards bask in the sun along the dry stone walls. The hiking trail Westerberg Hiwweltour leads…

Groß-Winternheimer Heilighäuschen

The layer designation is based on a freestanding shrine in the field.

Gumbsheimer Schloßhölle

Ein Schloss, keine Hölle, aber ein Menhir Die Lage wurde 1835 urkundlich erwähnt. Nicht das Dorf Gumbsheim beheimatete ein Schloss, sondern das nahegelegene größere Dorf Wöllstein. Der Berg, auf dem die Lage liegt, gehörte einst zu diesem Schloss. „Hölle“ meint nicht Fegefeuer oder Bullenhitze, sondern „leichter Abhang“, eine häufige Flurbezeichnung. Auf lockerer Schwarzerde mit kalkigem Tonmergel gedeihen körperreiche, zugängliche Burgunder, aromatische Bukettweine…

Gundersheimer Höllenbrand (Hellfire of Gundersheim)

No devil to be seen! Red wines on the famous southern slope A significant landmark of the area: The imposing "Höllenbrand" sign, visible from afar on the A61 from Worms towards Alzey. Since 2016, the Rheinhessen logo has also been displayed on the terraced slope, which is 100 percent south-facing. The site was first documented in 1437 with the name "in dem hilprant" and in 1710 with the name "im Höllenrand". Both, the personal name Hildebrand and the Middle High German word "halde, hel, hölle" (for slope) could be the origin…

Gundersheimer Koenigstuhl