terrace sediments Rigosol

Formation

River deposits from the ice ages

Soil characteristics

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

Generally
Wine characteristics
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Era: Quaternary (1.8 million years ago to modern times)
Rock: terrace sediments
Soil: Rigosol
Share of total area in Rheinhessen: 3 %

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