Location and Classification
Mainzerweg is an officially registered single vineyard site in the area of Bingen am Rhein in the Rheinhessen wine-growing region. It lies within the Großlage St. Rochuskapelle; the registered cadastral areas are Büdesheim and Dromersheim. In the vineyard register, Mainzerweg is assigned under number 710616 to the Bingen area and the Großlage St. Rochuskapelle.
Topography and Soils
The elevation ranges from 125 to 260 metres. The exposure runs from west to north-west. The soil type recorded is marl, or pararendzina. The soils consist of calcareous loams and sands from tertiary marine deposits. The profile is described as a deep, calcareous clay with a high proportion of clay that can swell, limited water and air permeability, high nutrient content, and strong calcareousness.
Vines and Wine Style
For the Dromersheim Mainzerweg, Johanniter, Riesling and Grauburgunder are documented. The terroir profile links the site with full-bodied, powerful wines and balanced acidity. For white wines, possible aromas of mango, honeydew melon and apricot are mentioned; for red wines, dark fruit and smoky spice.
Area and History
The vineyard register lists 1.2 hectares in Büdesheim and 32.0 hectares in Dromersheim under the registered vineyard site number; both entries are marked as planted with vines. The name Mainzerweg goes back to an old cross-regional transport route. In a city history presentation from the early 20th century, the site is also listed among the Bingen vineyard sites.
