The layer designation probably goes back to the old layer designation 1387 "at the rinhelden", which means "slope inclined to the Rhine". Hell indicates a slight departure. This is a hall designation which is often applicable in West Central Germany.

facts and figures

Vineyard: 54 hectare Community: Sea level: m Exposure: Northeast to east
Region:
Bingen

soil types

Sand / rigosol

Sand Rigosol

Wind deposits of calcareous dust-sand during the ice ages

Deep, calcareous sandy soil, only moderate storage capacity for soil water available to plants, very good aeration, moderate to good heatability, usually sufficiently nutritious, calcareous, very good rootability

Rather red than white wine, thick berry skin due to warmth, fruit-intense, profound, gentle acidity, dense structure, young wine already open early, aging possible, balanced, complexity.

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Limestone / Rendzina

limestone rendzina

Teritarian marine deposits from a calcareous algae reef

Shallow to medium-sized, very lime-rich, very stony, sandy loam soil, low storage capacity for soil water available to plants, rich in nutrients, rich in lime, good aeration, good heatability, limited rootability

Expressive, lively, aromatic, initially citrus, apple and gooseberry notes, with increasing ripe mango and passion fruit. Balanced acidity, mineral, chalky, elegant, multi-faceted, profound, closed in the youth, great development potential

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