Vendersheimer Sonnenberg (Sun mountain of Vendersheim)

Sun, tower and vines

At an altitude of up to 225 metres lies the Sonnenberg. As always, the name refers to the sun-drenched location. A southern exposure with maximum sunlight. A wide variety of grape varieties grow here on sand and clay marl as well as limestone. The modern Vendersheimer Turm with glass terrace and 360-degree roof terrace, in the middle of the vineyard can be seen from far away. A large table invites you to take a rest. Also for pilgrims, as Rheinhessen St. James Pilgrims' Way passes directly by the tower.

> Other vineyards with the name "Sonnenberg": Aspisheimer and Ingelheimer Sonnenberg
> Info about the Vendersheimer Tower: https://www.rheinhessen.de/a-vendersheimer-turm
> Rheinhessen blog: https://blog.rheinhessen.de/die-sieben-schoensten-aussichtstuerme-in-rheinhessen/

facts and figures

sub-region:: Bingen
collective vineyard site:: Kurfürstenstück
single vineyard site:: Sonnenberg
village:: Vendersheim

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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Limestone / Rendzina

Teritarian marine deposits from a calcareous algae reef

Shallow to medium-sized, very lime-rich, very stony, sandy loam soil, low storage capacity for soil water available to plants, rich in nutrients, rich in lime, good aeration, good heatability, limited rootability

Expressive, lively, aromatic, initially citrus, apple and gooseberry notes, with increasing ripe mango and passion fruit. Balanced acidity, mineral, chalky, elegant, multi-faceted, profound, closed in the youth, great development potential

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