Location and classification
Römerberg is an officially registered single vineyard in the Nierstein sub-region and the Rheinblick large vineyard. The site has separate cadastral entries in Alsheim and Dorn-Dürkheim. In the wine-growing register of Rhineland-Palatinate, it is listed under vineyard number 720803 in both municipalities.
Area and topography
The registered vineyard area is 188.0 hectares in Alsheim and 127.0 hectares in Dorn-Dürkheim. The Dorn-Dürkheim section lies at an altitude of 92 to 160 metres and has a south to east aspect.
Soils and history
The Alsheim section lies on loess and pararendzina. The deep, calcareous, clayey-silty loam soils have a high water storage capacity for water available to plants. The name of the Alsheim wine-growing site is associated with finds from the Roman period.
Grape varieties and wine style
For the Alsheim Römerberg, Chardonnay, Weißburgunder and Merlot are documented, and from the Dorn-Dürkheim Römerberg Riesling. For the Alsheim section, yellow-fruited aromas such as apple, peach, pear and citrus are described, as well as rather slender, refreshing wines with mild acidity.
