Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen (Fountain Cottage of Westhofen)

Over 50 vineyard cottages - and a single well cottage

There is probably no village in Rheinhessen that could boast more vineyard houses: As many as 54 cottages adorn the vineyards of Westhofen. They were once shelters against the weather. In this particular one however, a spring was "protected" and a water reservoir was connected to it. The vineyard was first mentioned in a document in 1721 under the name "am brunnenhäusschen". The soils are characterised by clay marl with limestone and limestone rocks in the subsoil. “Terra Rossa", a red soil, is also found here. The winegrowers cultivate Riesling, Silvaner, Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir. One of the highest vineyards in Westhofen.

> Interesting facts about the Westhofen Wingertshäuschen: https://www.wonnegau.de/wissenswertes-wingertsheisjer 
From Wingertshäuschen to Wingertshäuschen: https://www.rheinhessen.de/wingertsheisje-wanderweg
> To the other single vineyards of Westhofen: Aulerde, Kirchspiel, Morstein and Steingrube 

Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen

facts and figures

wine-growing area: 31 hectares Community: Westhofen Sea level: 185-240 m Exposure: south
sub-region:
Wonnegau
collective vineyard site:
Bergkloster
single vineyard site:
Brunnenhäuschen
village:
Westhofen

soil types

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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Limestone clay / terra fusca

chalky loam terra fusca

Tertiary marine deposits of a chalk algae reef, weathered brown clay

Medium to deep, rocky clay soil, moderate storage capacity for plant-available soil water, limited ventilation, nutrient-rich, calcareous, moderate heatability, limited root penetration

Fruity, full-bodied, pleasant opulence, large potential, maturity necessary, smoky notes, gentle acidity, mango and apricot, tension, rich complexity

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