The
wine growing regions of Hesse are among the best studied in
the world in terms of measuring and evaluating geo-factors.
The data has been collected since the 1950s and is available
from the state department for geology and environment, the
Hessisches Landesamt für Umwelt und Geologie (HLUG).
The brochure “Vineyard soils in Hesse” published
by the HLUG presents an overview of the available information.
The brochure can be ordered from the HLUG (sales office Rheingaustrasse
186, 65183 Wiesbaden, Tel: 0611-6939111, Fax: 0611-6939555,
vertrieb@hlug.de). The brochure can also be downloaded from
the Internet [Link]. Additional information such as vineyards
soil maps, atlas of wine growing regions and modern applications
such as the wine growing region information system and the
wine growing region viewer can also be found [here].
The atlas of wine growing regions of Hesse includes soil and
climate maps and vine sort recommendations. The digital version
of the atlas of wine growing regions can be found [here].
The compendium of maps BFD5W published by the HLUG consists
of four thematic maps (vineyard soil map, calcium carbonate
contents, soil water capacities as well as influence of ground
water and waterlogging).
„Vineyard
soils in Hesse“ (left)
and „Atlas of wine growing regions“ (right)
