Location and classification
Schloß is a single vineyard site in the cadastre area of Uelversheim. It belongs to the Nierstein area and the grand cru Krötenbrunnen in Rheinhessen. In the official vineyard register for 2024, the site is listed under number 720526.
Soils and vineyard area
For Schloß, loess and pararendzina have been documented. The calcareous, deep, light loam with clayey silt shows a high water-holding capacity available to plants, good rootability and a high potential for growth. The 2024 vineyard register shows 64.7 hectares of planted vineyard area.
Wine style and history
The terroir profile of the site is associated with aromas of yellow fruits, apple, peach, pear and citrus. A slender, refreshing character, a gentle acidity, medium structure and early ripeness for drinking are described. In the past, the vineyard site was owned by the Counts of Kinningen.
Documented wine
A Huxelrebe from Uelversheimer Schloß, documented from 2004, was classified as Auslese. The grapes were selectively hand-harvested; the vines were 28 years old at the time. Before pressing, must or pomace was allowed to rest for twelve hours. The wine was described with pronounced sweetness, fine fruit acidity and dense exotic fruit aromas.
