Location and classification
Ölgild is a registered single vineyard site in the municipality of Lörzweiler in the area of Nierstein and in the large site of Sankt Alban in Rheinhessen. According to the 2024 vineyard register, the vineyard area totals 32.8 hectares. In the register of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, the site is listed under the wine-growing site code 720921.
Topography
The vineyards lie at around 150 to 180 metres above sea level and face south-east. The landscape is described as comprising roughly 60 percent hillside and 40 percent flatter land; the local elevation is about 165 metres.
Soil
Ölgild is characterised by marl and pararendzina. The soils consist of calcareous loams and sands from tertiary marine deposits. Deep, calcareous clay with a high proportion of spring clay, low permeability and aeration, as well as a high nutrient content are also described. In some parts, hillside marl, loess, sandy to clayey loam and pure clay occur.
Varieties and wine style
Pinot Blanc is documented for Ölgild. The soil conditions are associated with dense, full-bodied and expressive wines with balanced acidity. For white wines, juicy aromas of exotic fruit are described; for red wines, dark fruit and smoky spice. An earlier Ölzehnt or oil payment is considered a suggested explanation for the site name.
