Bechtheimer Geyersberg
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Bechtheimer Geyersberg (Vulture hill of Bechtheim)

Rieslings under the wings of birds of prey

In Medieval times, birds of prey were called vultures (German: “Geier”). And these animals are indeed the eponym here. The mountain used to have wooded areas and vultures nested there. The location was already mentioned in documents around 1500 with the name "ym nesten geierßbuhl". On the carbonate-rich loess soils with a high lime content, mainly Rieslings grow, but also many other grape varieties. The wines from there are powerful and expressive – just like birds of prey.

Bechtheimer Geyersberg
Bechtheimer Geyersberg
Bechtheimer Geyersberg
Bechtheimer Geyersberg
Bechtheimer Geyersberg
Bechtheimer Geyersberg
Bechtheimer Geyersberg
Bechtheimer Geyersberg
Bechtheimer Geyersberg
Bechtheimer Geyersberg

facts and figures

wine-growing area: 79 hectares Community: Bechtheim Sea level: 90-165 m Exposure: South
sub-region:
Wonnegau
collective vineyard site:
Pilgerpfad
single vineyard site:
Geyersberg
village:
Bechtheim

soil types

Loess / Pararendzina

Loess Pararedzina

Wind deposition of calcareous dust in the ice ages

fertile, deep, light loam soil, clayey silt, very good storage capacity for plant-available soil water, adequate aeration, nutrient-rich, calcareous, moderate warmability, good rootability, high growth potential

Yellow-fruity aromas, apple, peach, pear, citrus, delicately fruity, slim, refreshing, gentle acidity, medium-strong structure, juicy elegant, drinkable early, tasty charm, uncomplicated complexity, fruity, cheerful expression

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Limestone / Rendzina

Teritarian marine deposits from a calcareous algae reef

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

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

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