Location
Judenkirch is a single vineyard site in the Wiesbaden district of Dotzheim and belongs to the wine-growing region Rheingau in Germany. The urban location covers 3.5 hectares and is classified entirely as Erste Gewächs.
Soils
The vineyards are planted on loess loams that conduct water as well as on clay and marl soils.
Grape varieties and wine style
In Judenkirch, Riesling, Spätburgunder, Dornfelder, Cabernet Sauvignon and Silvaner are grown. The wines are described as being shaped by the soil and characterised by a steely acidity. Documented categories include Qualitätswein, Kabinett, Spätlese and Eiswein.
Name and classification
The name Judenkirch is derived from the wild yellow cherry Physalis alkekengi. The spelling is traced back to the local pronunciation of the consonants in the name. Dotzheimer Judenkirch is listed as an officially recognised single vineyard site in the Rheingau.
