Location and Origin
Klosterweg is an officially recognised single-vineyard site in the municipality of Ockenheim in Rheinhessen. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of between 130 and 200 metres and face north-west. The name goes back to the site along the route from Ockenheim to a monastery.
Soils
The site is classified as a marl-pararendzina. The soils consist of calcareous loams and sands formed from deposits of the Tertiary sea. The soil profile is described as deep, calcareous clay with a high proportion of clay that is capable of swelling. It shows limited permeability to water and air, a high nutrient content and a strong proportion of lime.
Varieties and Wine Style
For the site designation Ockenheimer Klosterweg, Riesling and Spätburgunder are documented. The terroir profile links the site to dense, full-bodied wines, balanced acidity and pronounced fruit. For white wines, mango, honeydew melon and apricot are mentioned; for red wines, dark fruit and smoky spiciness. A documented Spätburgunder was made into a dry red wine.
Cultivation and Maturation
In a documented Riesling, the vines were repeatedly defoliated on both sides and the yield was reduced to 60 hectolitres per hectare. The plot stood on clayey Muschelkalk with lime deposits. For a documented Spätburgunder, hand harvest and gentle maturation are stated.
