Location and classification
The Sonnenberg is the vineyard site with the number 510323 in Guldental in the wine-growing region Nahe. It belongs to the Nahetal area and to the Großlage Schlosskapelle. The areas are located in the cadastral districts of Heddesheim and Waldhilbersheim.
Area size
The official register lists 100.5 hectares of planted vineyard area for the Sonnenberg in Heddesheim and 7.1 hectares in Waldhilbersheim. In total, the planted vineyard area covers 107.6 hectares.
Relief and soils
The Guldentaler Sonnenberg is described as a steep vineyard site with slopes of up to 60 percent. The landscape is characterised by pronounced relief and former quarries. Outcrops of red sandstone, shallow soils and a rocky subsoil are typical of the site; the shallow, stony structure is associated with rapid warming.
Grape varieties and wine styles
Riesling, Spätburgunder and Weißburgunder are grown in the site. In addition, Sauvignon Blanc and Gelber Muskateller are documented. The listed wine styles include a delicately off-dry Spätlese made from Sauvignon Blanc, a dry Spätburgunder Qualitätswein, as well as a slightly sweet, fresh and aromatic Gelber Muskateller. Riesling, Spätburgunder and Weißburgunder are also associated with wines of depth and an independent character.
