Location and context
The Siliusbrunnen is a legally registered single vineyard (Einzellage) in the cadastral district and in the municipality Dienheim. It lies in the southern part of the municipality, in the Nierstein area, within the Großlage Güldenmorgen in Rheinhessen. The 2024 vineyard register lists the site under number 720305 and states 51.5 hectares of vines under cultivation.
Soil and elevation
The vineyard lies at around 140 to 195 metres above sea level. The soil type documented is loess-pararendzina, formed from calcareous dust deposited during the Ice Ages. The soil is described as deep, light loam with clayey silt, a high lime content, good root penetration, sufficient aeration, a high nutrient status and very good water storage capacity for water available to plants.
Grape varieties and wine profile
Spätburgunder is cultivated in the Siliusbrunnen. The soil characteristics indicate a high growth potential and good water supply for the vines. The local microclimate is described in connection with Burgundian grape varieties. Wines from the site are associated with notes of yellow fruit, apple, peach, pear and citrus, a slender and refreshing structure, mild acidity and medium body. In addition, a supple texture, fine minerality and complex aromas are described.
Name history
The name goes back to the discovery of a Roman tombstone, which is associated with Silius. The stone was found in 1834 near Sulzbrunnen; from this, the name Siliusbrunnen later developed.
