Location and classification
The Nonnenwingert is a single vineyard in the Wonnegau sub-region and within the Liebfrauenmorgen grand cru. It is located in Worms in Rheinhessen and is listed in the vineyards register under single-vineyard number 730514.
Area and topography
The site extends across the Worms districts of Hochheim, Leiselheim, Pfeddersheim and Pfiffligheim. For these areas, 49.5, 53.9, 4.1 and 74.6 hectares of planted area are recorded respectively. The Nonnenwingert lies at around 125 to 140 metres above sea level and is oriented from north-east to south-east.
Soil and site
The soil consists of loess over pararendzina. Documented are a calcareous, deep, light loam with a clayey silty component, a high capacity for water storage available to plants and good root penetration. The profile is considered nutrient-rich and well aerated; further site characteristics mentioned include a high growth potential, moderate warming capacity and water retention.
Wines and history
With the Nonnenwingert, among others Kerner, Grauburgunder, Frühburgunder, Schwarzriesling, Riesling, Scheurebe, Grüner Veltliner, Syrah, Roter Riesling and Pinot Noir are documented. The regional vineyard profile describes wines with yellow-fruit aromas such as apple, peach, pear and citrus, as well as a slender, refreshing style with mild acidity and medium structure. The name refers to the Maria Münster monastery in Worms. A documented 0.25-hectare plot of Grauburgunder was matured in 500-litre tonneaux.
