Location and classification
The sun-facing slope is a single site in the cadastre district of Schornsheim in Rheinhessen. The official classification is area Nierstein, large site Domherr, cadastral district Schornsheim. In the vineyard directory, the site is listed under number 720218. The planted vineyard area covers 106.5 hectares. The name refers to the southern aspect.
Soil and climate
The documented soil is loess-pararendzina. The deep, calcareous loess soil has good water-retention capacity, aeration and root penetration. The local conditions are described as a moderate climate with summer temperatures and moderate rainfall, which support the ripening of the grapes.
Grape varieties and wine styles
From the Schornsheim sun-facing slope, wines of Riesling, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) are documented. These include dry Spätburgunder and dry Grauburgunder, as well as an noble-sweet Riesling Auslese.
Cultivation and vinification
For the cultivation of the site, permanent ground cover, the preservation of biological soil fertility and plant-protection measures adapted to the natural environment are mentioned. A documented Riesling Auslese from the 2023 vintage was matured in a stainless-steel tank.
