Location and classification
Mönchhube is a single-vineyard site in the Dittelsheim-Hessloch cadastral area of Dittelsheim-Heßloch in Rheinhessen. It belongs to the Wonnegau area and to the Großlage Pilgerpfad. In the wine-growing sites register of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, the site is listed in 2024 under wine-growing site number 730608.
Topography and soils
The vineyard area covers around 23 hectares; in the official wine-growing sites register for 2024, 22.9 hectares of vines planted are recorded. Mönchhube lies at approximately 180 to 220 metres above sea level and is oriented to the east as far as the north-east.
The following soil types are documented: marl, or Pelosol, as well as loess, or Pararendzina. The marl soil is a deep, calcareous clay soil with high levels of nutrients and lime, limited permeability to water and aeration, and difficult root penetration. The soil formed from loess features deep, light loam, clayey silt, good water storage for plants to use, sufficient aeration, good root penetration and a high potential for growth.
Grape varieties and wine style
For Mönchhube, Riesling and Silvaner are documented in wines with producer identification. The dry Rieslings are classified as Qualitätswein and are described with notes of passion fruit and peach, harmonious acidity, and mineral as well as mineral-spicy characteristics. A dry Silvaner from the site is described as mineral and dense.
Historical name
The name of the wine-growing site is documented for the year 1297 as “munchouen”. It is associated with the ownership of a religious institution; the last element of the name could be derived from “Hufe” or “Hof”.
