Location and classification
The Schildberg is a single-vineyard site in the municipality of Sulzheim. It lies in the Bingen sub-region, belongs to the Großlage of Adelberg, and is located in Rheinhessen.
Relief and naming
The wine-growing site is linked to a shield-shaped, knobbly elevation, around which the vines stretch out across Sulzheim. The name refers to this shape. In 2010, the municipality built the Schildbergturm tower.
Soils
Documented are calcareous clay marl, classified as Pelosol, which originated from clay-rich tertiary marine deposits. In addition, shallow to medium-deep, very calcareous and stony sandy loams of the Rendzina occur, which were formed from tertiary marine deposits in connection with a calcareous algae reef.
Documented wines
For the site, wines made from Silvaner, Spätburgunder, Goldmuskateller, Riesling, Grauburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc and Scheurebe are documented. In addition, wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Satin Noir are included. The documented wine styles include dry red wines from Spätburgunder, Cabernet Sauvignon and Satin Noir, dry Silvaner, Grauburgunder and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as finely off-dry Goldmuskateller and finely off-dry Scheurebe. Also, a sweet Riesling is documented.
