Location and classification
The Rümmelsheimer Schloßberg is an officially registered single vineyard site in the municipality and cadastral district of Rümmelsheim on the Nahe. In the Rhineland-Palatinate vineyard register, the site is listed for 2024 under vineyard code 510345, with 14.8 hectares of planted vineyard area.
Soil
The vineyard is connected with weathered Devonian Hunsrück slate. The documented soil type is a Colluvisol-Rigosol over Fersiallit with deep, gravelly and clay-rich loam, as well as slate remnants. The soil profile shows a large rooting depth, good water retention, sufficient permeability and aeration, adequate nutrient supply, a neutral soil reaction and a medium heating capacity.
Riesling profile
For Rieslings from the Rümmelsheimer Schloßberg, lemon, grapefruit, peach and subtle notes of herbs are described. Added to this are a pronounced, piquant fruit acidity and mineral character traits. The style is classified as filigree, slender and lively, with potential for ageing.
