Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Sankt Johanner Geyersberg

In the Middle Ages birds of prey were called vultures. The name of the location is due to the occurrence of this species.

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wine-growing area: 100 hectares Community: Sankt Johann Sea level: 170-260 m Exposure: Turning southeast to south to west
sub-region:
Bingen
collective vineyard site:
Abtey
single vineyard site:
Geyersberg
village:
Sankt Johann

soil types

Marl / pelosol

Clay marl pelosol

Lime-rich clayey deposits of the teritary sea

Deep, calcareous clay soil with a high proportion of swellable clay, lower storage capacity for soil water available to plants, limited water permeability and ventilation, nutrient-rich, very calcareous, moderate warmability, difficult to root through

Full-bodied, dense, rich, moderate acidity, creamy enamel. Expressive, ripe, mango, apricot, honeydew melon, apricot. Less minerality, more fruity, full-bodied sustainability

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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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family-axel-schmitt, © Weingut Axel Schmitt

Winery Axel Schmitt

Winery Axel Schmitt
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schaeferundsohn1, © Weingut Schäfer & Sohn

Winery Schäfer & Son

Winery Schäfer & Son
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buscher, © Weingut Hans Hermann Buscher

Winery Hans Hermann Buscher

Winery Hans Hermann Buscher
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