Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Gabsheimer Rosengarten

Geographical center of Rheinhessen 

Where is the center of Rheinhessen? Somewhere in Alzey! Almost. Since 2007 we know it exactly: The geographical center is in Gabsheim in a corridor, which has the old beautiful name "An des Adams Apfelbaum". Tables, benches and information boards invite you to take a break and enjoy the view. The single vineyard Gabsheimer Rosengarten is - unusually - not a contiguous area, but rather fragmentary. The name Rosengarten could refer to a natural growth. However, the name often points to early medieval burial sites. Gabsheim probably had a castle since the end of the 12th century. Today, the single vineyard Gabsheimer Rosengarten is home to a variety of grapes on loess soil. 

> Read more about the history of Gabsheim on https://www.regionalgeschichte.net/rheinhessen/gabsheim/einzelaspekte/historische-ortsbefestigung-gabsheim.html 
> Read more about the center of Rheinhessen: https://www.gabsheim.de/Ortsportrat_/Mittelpunkt/mittelpunkt.html 
> Compare the single vineyard Bechtheimer Rosengarten 
> More single vineyard sites with a flower in the name: Elsheimer Blume

Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten
Gabsheimer Rosengarten

facts and figures

wine-growing area: 56 hectares Community: Gabsheim Sea level: 190-210 m Exposure: south
sub-region:
Nierstein
collective vineyard site:
Domherr
single vineyard site:
Rosengarten
village:
Gabsheim

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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