Location and classification
Kapellenpfad is a registered single vineyard in Bad Kreuznach in the Nahetal area of the wine-growing region Nahe. In the official directory of wine-growing sites, the site of the Großlage Kronenberg is assigned to this location.
Area and soils
The 2024 wine-growing sites directory lists, for Kapellenpfad in Bad Kreuznach, a planted vineyard area of 28.6 hectares. An operator-specific description mentions loess marl that retains water and a gravel-rich topsoil layer.
Grape varieties and wine style
With the vineyard site designation Kapellenpfad, Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder), Sauvignon Blanc and Grüner Veltliner are documented. The wines covered include dry white Qualitätsweine, including dry Pinot Gris and dry Sauvignon Blanc. The climatic conditions are described as favourable for the cultivation of Sauvignon Blanc.
Maturation
For the Sauvignon Blanc called Pouri by Dönnhoff, fermentation and maturation in 500-litre tonneaux are documented.
