Location and classification
Rheinhöller is a single vineyard site in the wine-growing region Mittelrhein, the Loreley area and the Großlage Burg Hammerstein. It is located in the municipality and cadastral district of Linz am Rhein and has the wine-growing site number 320111.
Terrain and soils
The vineyard site extends along Rheinhöller Straße between the town centre of Linz am Rhein and Ockenfels. It faces the River Rhine towards the south-west, lies at around 60 to 100 metres above sea level, and has a steep slope.
The soil is described as weathered clay slate from the lower and middle Siegen layers. In the area of the vineyard site, tertiary volcanic rocks also occur. Above this there is a clay-rich, exposed escarpment with woodland above.
Grape varieties and wine style
The vineyard site, locally also known as Rheinhölle, is planted with Weißburgunder and Riesling. The wines produced there are described as piquant and focused on acidity.
Historical note
A historical report on winegrowing lists a vineyard site called Rheinhölle near Linz, with Riesling, as well as the soils loam, clay slate and basalt.
