Location and classification
Martinsberg is a registered single vineyard within the wine-growing region Rheinhessen, in the Bingen area and the Rheingrafenstein large district. The vineyard extends across the municipalities Siefersheim and Wonsheim. In the 2024 vineyard directory, 21.9 hectares of planted vineyard area in Siefersheim and 7.7 hectares in Wonsheim are listed, for a total of 29.6 hectares.
Relief and soils
The vineyard lies at an altitude of 150 to 205 metres above sea level and has south, east, west and north exposures. The Siefersheim section is described as an elevated site exposed to wind and sunshine on the east side of Siefersheim.
The soil profile specifies calcareous, deep, and moisture-retentive clay soils with a clayey-silty texture on loess and on pararendzina. For individual parcels, decomposing porphyry with a loess covering is also described, as well as nutrient-rich, deep loess-clay soils.
Grape varieties and wine style
At Martinsberg, Riesling and Silvaner are documented. Silvaner vines from a local producer are up to 47 years old. The regional profile links Martinsberg wines with aromas of yellow fruits, apple, peach, pear and citrus fruits, as well as with a comparatively lean, refreshing structure, gentle acidity and medium body.
A documented Martinsberg Silvaner from the Gebert winery is a dry white wine. The 2021 and 2022 vintages are described as full-bodied and long-lasting.
Historical name
The site was documented in 1330 under the name by sant martins borne. The name is attributed to land holdings of the Siefersheim parish church, which was dedicated to Saint Martin. In the official vineyard directory of Rhineland-Palatinate, Martinsberg is listed under vineyard number 710509, with Siefersheim and Wonsheim as the associated municipalities.
