Biebelnheimer Pilgerstein (Pilgrim's Stone of Biebelnheim)

Biebelnheim, pilgrim’s stone, divinely good red wine

The single vineyard "Biebelnheimer Pilgerstein" embraces the village from three sides. The name sounds as Christian as it is meant to be: in the Middle Ages, Biebelnheim was home to a pilgrims' hospital, and the Way of St. James still winds its way through the vineyards and up to the neighbouring Petersberg, on top of which there was a medieval crypt. The site was first mentioned in a document in 1555 and the word "stone" indicates a resting place for pilgrims. Pinot vines in particular thrive in the limestone-rich soil, giving the wines their unique minerality. In addition, the local winegrowers devoted themselves to red wine - a rarity in Rheinhessen.

About the regional history of Biebelnheim:
About the St. James Society / Regional Group Rheinhessen:
About the vineyard in the neighboring village of Gau-Odernheim on the Petersberg: Herrgottspfad (Lord's Path)

facts and figures

sub-region:: Nierstein
collective vineyard site:: Petersberg
single vineyard site:: Pilgerstein
village:: Biebelnheim

soil types

Loess / Pararendzina

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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