Location and classification
Maria Magdalena is a registered single vineyard in the district of Klingenmünster in the wine-growing region Pfalz. It lies on the Haard edge, the transition between the Palatinate Forest and the Rhine lowlands, and carries the official site code 810316.
Landscape and climate
The vineyards extend over gentle hills around Klingenmünster below the Palatinate Forest and near the village settlement. For the town, a mild local climate, comparatively sunny conditions, an early spring and late sunny autumn days have been documented.
Soils and vineyard area
For Riesling plots of Klingenmünsterer Maria Magdalena, fine quartz sand is documented. The official wine site directory for 2024 shows 149.5 hectares under vine for this site.
Wine and name
Riesling is produced from Klingenmünsterer Maria Magdalena. A Riesling originating from this is described by the producer, in connection with the fine quartz sand soils, as elegant and fine-fruited. The site name Maria Magdalena has been preserved in Klingenmünster and is associated on site with the holy Maria Magdalena.
