Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Schimsheimer Leckerberg

The location was mentioned in 1562 with the name "im Leckerberg". Either the layer name is based on a personal name or it is salt lick stones, which were designed in this area for the game.

facts and figures

wine-growing area: 55 hectares Community: Armsheim Sea level: 130-210 m Exposure: Turning southeast to west
sub-region:
Bingen
collective vineyard site:
Adelberg
single vineyard site:
Leckerberg
village:
Schimsheim

soil types

Marl / pararendzina

Lime-rich loams and sands; Tertiary sea deposits

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

Dense, powerful, full-bodied, expressive, balanced acidity, sustainability and intensity through fruit, melting and opulence. Juicy, exotic aromas in white wines, mango, honeydew melon, apricot. Dark fruit aromas, smoky spiciness in red wines

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Loess / Kolluvisol

Loess kolluvisol

Application of humus topsoil

Particularly rich in humus, very good rootability

Buffered, well-integrated acidity, initially closed, yellow-fruity, apple, pear, peach, chalky, smoky. Initially slim, straight with appropriate ripeness, expressive fruit, medium-strong appearance.

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