Location and classification
The Galgenberg is a single vineyard in Badenheim and belongs to the St. Rochuskapelle region in the Bingen area of the wine-growing region Rheinhessen. The 14-hectare site is located in the Badenheim cadastral area.
Topography and climate
The south-westerly-facing site stretches at around 110 to 155 metres above sea level. A branch of the Appelbach flows through the single vineyard. In Badenheim, cold air masses streaming in from the Hunsrück towards the Nahe valley at night lead to pronounced temperature differences between day and night, which are associated with a longer ripening time of the grapes on the vines.
Soil
The documented soil type is marl, or Pelosol, from calcareous clay deposits from a tertiary sea. The soil is deep, rich in lime and contains clay, with a high proportion of clays capable of swelling and is rich in nutrients. It is considered strongly calcareous, moderately slow to warm, relatively poorly permeable and difficult for roots to penetrate. For the local geology of Badenheim, limestone and shell fossils from former marine deposits of the Mainz Basin are also described.
Grape varieties and wine style
Silvaner and Portugieser are documented for the Galgenberg. The wines from the site are associated with fullness and pronounced aroma. For the marl-Pelosol, a full-bodied, dense and rich style with moderate acidity and a creamy texture is described, complemented by ripe tropical and stone-fruit notes.
