Location and classification
Silbergrube is a single vineyard site in Mommenheim. It belongs to the Großlage Gutes Domtal and lies in the sub-region Nierstein of Rheinhessen.
Topography and soils
The wine-growing site is located as a shallow hollow at the foot of the Zornheimer Berg. It lies at around 160 to 190 metres above sea level and comprises roughly 60 percent slope areas as well as 40 percent flat land.
The soil is officially classified as loess-pararendzina with calcareous material that was deposited as wind-blown dust during the ice ages. It is described as deep-rooting, light loam with clayey silty matter, high water storage capacity available to plants, adequate aeration, richness in nutrients, calcareousness and good root penetration. A local description also mentions marl and clayey loam.
Grape varieties and wine style
For Silbergrube, Riesling is documented. Further proven wines are Weißburgunder and Dornfelder. Examples include a dry Weißburgunder as Spätlese as well as a dry, oak-matured Dornfelder.
The official site profile links the wines with yellow-fruit aromas of apple, peach, pear and citrus. The style is described as slender and refreshing with mild acidity, medium-strong structure and early drinking ripeness.
Historical designation
The name of the wine-growing site is attested for the year 1436 as “in der silbergruben”.
