Selzener Osterberg
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Selzener Osterberg

The cardinal point gives the name

“Ostern”? (engl. Easter) The resurrection of Christ? No. In Middle High German, "Oster" means "situated in the east". In fact, however, the single vineyard site is located to the north of the municipality of Selzen. The site was first mentioned in documents in the 12th century with the name "im Osterberg" and in 1436 with the name "in dem Osterberg". On heavy Letten soils, loam marl, the vines have to root deeply to be able to absorb minerals and water. Riesling feels at home here.

> The Amiche cycle path passes Selzen: https://www.rheinhessen.de/amiche-radweg 
> Selzen stories, Selzen houses tell: https://www.derselzer.de/

Selzener Osterberg
Selzener Osterberg
Selzener Osterberg
Selzener Osterberg
Selzener Osterberg
Selzener Osterberg
Selzener Osterberg
Selzener Osterberg
Selzener Osterberg
Selzener Osterberg

facts and figures

wine-growing area: 79 hectares Community: Selzen Sea level: 130-230 m Exposure: southwest
sub-region:
Nierstein
collective vineyard site:
Gutes Domtal
single vineyard site:
Osterberg
village:
Selzen

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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