Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor
Stilisierte Karte von Rheinhessen

Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor (Vineyard Gate of Bechtolsheim)

Let’s go to the vineyard - towards the diversity of grape varieties

The Rheinhessen dialect, people refer to a vineyard as a "Wingert". This term is common in west-central Germany and in Switzerland. The site designation "Wingertstor" is based on a gate in the medieval village fortifications through which one entered the vineyards. In the late Middle Ages, Bechtolsheim had a village fortification that also included a moated castle. Today, remains of the old moat can still be seen. On the fertile loess soil, a wide variety of different vines grows. Bechtolsheim is a municipality on the Petersberg, in the middle of Rheinhessen.

Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor
Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor
Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor
Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor
Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor
Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor
Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor
Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor
Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor
Bechtolsheimer Wingertstor

facts and figures

Vineyard: 42 hectare Community: Sea level: 145-170 m Exposure: South
Region:
Nierstein

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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