The location was mentioned in 1390 with the name "at the Borgwege". The name of the location refers to the path leading to the castle.

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Vineyard: 41 hectare Community: Sea level: m Exposure: Northeast to east
Region:
Wonnegau

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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Gravel, sand, clay / Rigosol

River deposits from the ice ages

Medium-sized, stony, sandy loam soil, lower storage capacity for soil water available to plants, drought stress in dry years, good permeability and aeration, poor in nutrients, neutral to acidic soil reaction, good heatability, moderately to well rootable

Pinot affinity, majority red wine, herbal-spicy smell, firm, good balance between freshness and creaminess, juicy in the mouth, dense, good pressure, exciting length, good aging potential

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