The grapevines
benefit from the
ample supply of water and nutrients
to yield a wine that is well endowed
with fruity aromas and body. The
sandy silt soil in combination with
the clay furnishes the wine with a
lasting, sustaining taste, which
merges into a fine bitterness.
The high extract content of
the wine is a direct effect of
the clayey calcareous topsoil
and the limestone beds in the
subsoil.The calcium carbonate
also ensures that the elevated
acidity of the wine is well-buffered.
The gently sloped vineyard is
located 90 m above sea level on the banks of the river Main.
Solar radiation is moderate to high, however morning mists
reduce the positive effects of this climatic factor. Cold
air descending from the upper slopes can delay the ripening
process.
