Dittelsheimer Geiersberg

Riesling - Powerful and precise like a bird of prey

Buzzard, hawk or sparrowhawk: birds of prey lie in wait for their prey and strike with lightning speed. In the Middle Ages, they were known as "vultures" (from the Middle High German gīr). Presumably, the location in Dittelheim is called so because of the large number of these birds. The "Geiersberg" is located at the foothills of the Kloppberg. The vines stand on deep, calcareous clay marl - rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium. In the glass, the wines reflect powerful minerality. Especially Rieslings, but also Pinot Noirs present themselves complex, precise, concentrated and cool.

To the other two single vineyard sites in Dittelheim: Kloppberg and Leckerberg
To the themed hike Bonerz-Weg
Dittelsheim is famous for its Heidenturm church

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Region:: Wonnegau

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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heidenturm Church dittelsheim2-c-media-k-Karin DRDA kuehn, © Karin Drda-Kühn

Heidenturmkirche Dittelsheim-Heßloch

Not to be overlooked is the Evangelical Church Dittelsheim-Hessloch, located in Dittelsheim on the main road and closely integrated into the village development. The "Heidenturm" determines the streetscape and can be seen from afar; It is considered the most beautiful tower of the four pagan churches and is dated between the years 1200 and 1250. The baroque church building was rebuilt in 1730.
From the churchyard around the church is still the old gatehouse with the pointed archway of stately blocks, which welcomes visitors and of course all pilgrims.
Heidenturmkirchen Rheinhessen

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Kloppberg

From the Kloppberg there is a wide view of the Rhine plain, the Odenwald and over to the Taunus. On the mountain are still remnants of a robber baron castle recognizable. The wine fort built in 1963/64 invites you to linger.

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Fotorahmen Kloppberg

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