Location and Classification
The Klausenberg is a single vineyard in the Worms district of Abenheim, in the Wonnegau sub-region. It belongs to the Liebfrauenmorgen grand cru and is therefore located in the wine-growing region Rheinhessen. In the 2024 harvest year, the officially planted vineyard area was 415.6 hectares.
Relief and Soils
The vineyards lie at around 95 to 142 metres above sea level and face south. The documented soil consists of loess over black earth; it is rich in humus and allows for good root penetration. A further description characterises it as fertile loess loam.
Grape Varieties and Wine Styles
Documented varieties from the Klausenberg include Riesling, Chardonnay, Solaris and Goldmuskateller. The wines include dry Riesling, dry Chardonnay and an off-dry Solaris Beerenauslese. The regional site profile combines loess and black earth soils with fruity wines whose aromatics include citrus, apple, pear and peach; in addition, they feature a rounded acidity and a medium-bodied structure.
History
The Klausenberg is said to have been mentioned for the first time around 1286. The nearby St Michael’s Chapel is connected with a foundation from 1298/99 for Countess Agnes of Nassau.
