Location and Classification
Leckerberg is a registered single vineyard site within the Großlage Pilgerpfad in the Wonnegau and belongs to the wine-growing region Rheinhessen. It is located in the cadastral district of Dittelsheim of Dittelsheim-Heßloch. In the vineyard sites directory of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, the planted area in 2024 was given as 129.7 hectares.
Terrain and Soils
The terraced slopes above the village are characterised by an orientation that begins in the east and turns towards the south. The altitude is given at approximately 185 to 270 metres above sea level; for the classified area, the VDP profile states 185 to 200 metres and a slope gradient of 5 to 30 per cent.
In the site, calcareous loam, loess or pararendzina, as well as marl and pelosol are found. Loess is described as calcareous wind-blown dust deposited during the Ice Ages, while marl is calcareous clay from the Tertiary sea. The soils developed as a result of wind transport and soil erosion from the Kloppberg.
Grape Varieties and Wine Styles
For the area classified as VDP.GROSSE LAGE with 11.10 hectares, Riesling is specified as the grape variety. Within the classified area, Riesling and Spätburgunder are named as the most important grape varieties. The wines from this site show different styles as a result of the varying soils and include Rieslings as well as wines in the Pinot style.
Name and Legal Designation
The name was first documented in 1562 as „im Leckerberg“. One possible explanation points to earlier salt licks for wild animals, but this is regarded as a historical hypothesis. The Chamber of Agriculture of Rhineland-Palatinate lists Leckerberg as an approved single-vineyard designation for protected geographical indications. The vineyard site number is 730606; the designation Dittelsheimer Leckerberg is assigned to Dittelsheim-Heßloch, or to Dittelsheim.
