Location and size
The Römerberg is a legally defined single vineyard (Einzellage) within the cadastre area of Engelstadt in the district of Bingen in Rheinhessen. It belongs to the Großlage Kaiserpfalz. The vineyard area covers approximately 44 hectares; the official vineyard register (Weinlagenverzeichnis) lists an area of 44.3 hectares for 2024.
Topography and soils
The wine-growing site lies at about 160 to 240 metres above sea level and faces south-east. The documented soil types are loess-pararendzina and limestone-rendzina. Loess-pararendzina is described as a calcareous, deep, light-coloured loam with clayey silt, good water storage that is available to plants, and good root penetrability. Limestone-rendzina is shallow to medium-depth, very calcareous and stony; it contains sandy loam, offers good aeration and has limited root penetrability.
Climate and grape varieties
The vineyards of Engelstadt lie in a mild climate influenced by the valley location (Tallage). In the vineyards of the municipality, including the Römerberg, among other varieties, Dornfelder, Portugieser, Spätburgunder, Riesling, Silvaner and Müller-Thurgau are grown.
Name history
The name Römerberg goes back to archaeological Roman finds in the surrounding area.
