Bechtheimer Stein
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Bechtheimer Stein (Stone of Bechtheim)

Medium gravelly, top Pinots

Another candidate, like "Sonnenberg" and "Hasensprung": "Stein" is an extremely popular vineyard name, resulting in Bechtheimer Stein. This name always refers to the nature of the soil. Yet, anyone who now thinks that the vines growing here are sitting on a hard stone rock is mistaken. The humus-rich loess and clay soil has portions of clayey silt and lime, but is not cast from stone. Instead, it is studded with smaller stones. Pinot varieties in particular appreciate this vineyard site, but other grape varieties also grow here.

  •  Discover the other vineyards in Bechtheim: Geyersberg, Hasensprung, Rosengarten
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Bechtheimer Stein
Bechtheimer Stein
Bechtheimer Stein
Bechtheimer Stein
Bechtheimer Stein
Bechtheimer Stein
Bechtheimer Stein
Bechtheimer Stein
Bechtheimer Stein
Bechtheimer Stein

facts and figures

Vineyard: 97 hectare Community: Sea level: 95-150 m Exposure: from northwest to south turning to south
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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Loess / Kolluvisol

Loess kolluvisol

Application of humus topsoil

Particularly rich in humus, very good rootability

Buffered, well-integrated acidity, initially closed, yellow-fruity, apple, pear, peach, chalky, smoky. Initially slim, straight with appropriate ripeness, expressive fruit, medium-strong appearance.

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