Location and landscape
Hohen-Sülzen is a local municipality in Rheinhessen and belongs, via the Verbandsgemeinde of Monsheim, to the Alzey-Worms district. The municipality lies between the streams Pfrimm and Eisbach. The historic Mauritiuskirche stands on elevated ground within a fortified cemetery, while the rest of the village stretches along the stream valley.
Winegrowing and soils
Hohen-Sülzen is located in the winegrowing region of Rheinhessen. The region is given as having a mean annual temperature of 11.1 °C, rainfall of 530 millimetres, a 280-day growing season and 1,970 mean annual hours of sunshine. The single vineyards Kirchenstück and Sonnenberg belong to the Großlage of Domblick in the Wonnegau. Both are classified as loess-pararendzina sites. The soil consists of deep, light-coloured loam with clayey silty loam, is calcareous and rich in nutrients, is well-rooted and has a high level of plant-available water storage capacity. The name Sonnenberg refers to the southern exposure of the vineyard site.
Grape varieties and vineyard care
In the Hohen-Sülzener Kirchenstück, Riesling and Spätburgunder are documented. A small wind machine ensures air mixing there in the event of frost risk.
History
Hohen-Sülzen was first mentioned in 1140 under the name Sulza. Finds from Roman and Frankish times are known from the municipal area. Until the 18th century, the town belonged to the County of Falkenstein. The Kirchenstück is documented in 1297 as iuxta Kirchenstücke, the Sonnenberg in 1413 and 1560 as am Summerberg.
