Location and classification
Schloß Hohenrechen is a single vineyard site in the local district area of Nierstein in Rheinhessen. It lies within the Großlage Spiegelberg and belongs to the Nierstein cadastral area. In the Rheinland-Pfalz vineyard directory, it is listed in 2024 under number 721012.
Area and soils
The officially recorded planted vineyard area in 2024 was 2.1 hectares. The site comprises loess-pararendzina, a calcareous, clayey-silty loam with a high water-retention capacity, good root penetration and high growth potential. In addition, rotliegend-rigosol occurs, a shallow to medium-depth, calcareous, stony and clayey loam with good warming properties and limited water storage available to plants.
Style profile and naming
On loess-pararendzina, yellow-fruit aromas such as apple, peach, pear and citrus fruits are associated with a lean, refreshing structure, mild acidity and medium intensity. Rotliegend-rigosol is linked with herbal, finely spiced and almost floral notes, mineral components and fruit aromas of peach, apricot and honeydew melon, lively acidity and ageing potential. The name of the wine site goes back to a château of the same name.
