Location and classification
Sommerwende is a German single-vineyard site in the cadastral district of Hangen-Weisheim. It belongs to the Wonnegau sub-region and to the Bergkloster grand cru in Rheinhessen.
Area and soils
In the official wine-growing sites directory, Sommerwende is listed under number 730111. For the 2024 vintage, 122.8 hectares of planted vineyard area are recorded. The soil consists of loess over pararendzina and is described as calcareous, deep, and fertile loam with a clayey silty component. It has good water storage capacity available to plants, sufficient aeration, and good rooting depth.
History and wine style
Sommerwende was first documented in 1769 under the name in der Sommerwindt. The current name is explained as a combination of Sommer and Anwende and refers to the narrow headland (vorgewende) where the plough is turned. The official site profile links the wines with aromas of yellow fruit and citrus. They are described as comparatively lean and refreshing, with mild acidity and medium structure.
Cultivation
The winery Frey associated with Sommerwende states that it aligns grape growing with the guidelines of organic viticulture in the European Union and selectively harvests fully ripe grapes by hand.
