Location and classification
Rotenfels is an officially registered single vineyard in the cadastral area Alzey in Rheinhessen. The warm vineyard, oriented to the south, carries the number 730704 in the official vineyard directory for 2024 and covers 82.6 hectares.
Soils and geology
The site includes red topsoil in connection with oxidised volcanic rock, as well as yellow loess and white limestone rock. The documented soil types are loess-pararendzina and kalkmergel-terra-fusca.
The calcareous, deep-rooted and fertile loess-pararendzina is well rooted. The kalkmergel-terra-fusca consists of calcareous, stony loam formed from weathered marine limestone deposits.
Wine style
On loess-pararendzina, finely fruited, slender wines are produced with refreshing acidity. Kalkmergel-terra-fusca is associated with fruitier, fuller wines that require maturation. In Rotenfels, all grape varieties are grown.
Historical name
The former site name Rotental is now part of the more comprehensive single vineyard Rotenfels.
