Location and classification
The Pfarrgarten is the single vineyard site of Gau-Heppenheim within the Großlage Petersberg in the Nierstein area of Rheinhessen. The wine-growing site is located in the cadastral district of Gau-Heppenheim in Germany.
Area and soil
The planted area covers 31.1 hectares. The soil consists of marl, or Pelosol, and was formed from calcareous, clayey deposits of the Tertiary sea. It is deep, rich in lime and contains clay; it has a high proportion of swelling clay, limited permeability and aeration, and a high nutrient content. Its warming capacity is moderate, and rooting is difficult.
Wine character
Soil conditions are associated with full-bodied, dense and rich wines. They are described as having moderate acidity, a creamy texture and ripe fruit aromas such as mango, apricot and honeydew melon. The finish is characterised as fruit-led and comparatively less mineral.
History and wine site directory
The Pfarrgarten is documented as an old wine site and belonged to the rectory estate. In the wine site directory of Rhineland-Palatinate, it is listed under number 720613 as the single vineyard Pfarrgarten in the Nierstein area, within the Großlage Petersberg and in Rheinhessen.
