Location and Landscape
Ober-Flörsheim is located in the south-west of the district of Alzey-Worms in Rheinhessen. The municipality lies on a high plateau surrounded by vineyards and land used for agriculture.
The Blücherpfad Vineyard Site
The Blücherpfad lies at an altitude of around 220 to 230 metres and is oriented from the south-east to the south. The vineyard site comprises 76 hectares and features both shallow to medium-deep calcareous rendzinas and deep loess pararendzinas.
The calcareous rendzinas consist of very calcareous, stony sandy loams with low water storage capacity available to plants, good aeration and good warming potential. Formed from deposits of calcareous dust from the Ice Age, the loess pararendzinas are deep, light loams with a high water storage capacity, good opportunities for root penetration and a high growth potential.
Wine Profile and Classification
In the Blücherpfad, among other varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon is grown. The vineyard site is associated with full-bodied red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon. The calcareous rendzina profile is also described as applying to wines with balanced acidity and mineral, chalky characteristics.
The Blücherpfad is a single vineyard site in the Wonnegau area. It belongs to the Großlage Burg Rodenstein within the Ober-Flörsheim cadastral area.
Historical Reference
Ober-Flörsheim was first expressly mentioned as “Flarlesheim superiori” in 776 in the donation register of the Abbey of Lorsch. The establishment of the Deutschordenskommende dates from 1237; it remained closely connected to the place until the end of the 18th century. Its importance for the Marburg bailiwick was primarily linked to viticulture. Part of the wine production was transported by ship via the Rhine and Main to Frankfurt for sale.
The name Blücherpfad is a reminder of Colonel Blücher, who was quartered at the Deutschordenskommende during the fighting on 30 March 1793.
