Location and classification
St. Georgenberg is a registered single vineyard site in the cadastral district of Jugenheim, within the Bingen area and the Großlage Kaiserpfalz in Rheinhessen. The 2024 vineyard directory lists the site under vineyard code 710330, with 37.2 hectares of planted vineyard area.
Soil
The soil consists of calcareous marl and/or Pelosol, formed from calcareous clayey deposits of the Tertiary sea. It is deep, rich in lime and clay-rich; it has a high proportion of spring clay, limited water storage available to plants, and restricted water permeability and aeration. The nutrient content and lime content are high, the warming capacity is medium; rooting is considered difficult.
Wine profile and history
The soil profile is associated with robust, dense and substantial wines with moderate acidity and a creamy texture. Described are ripe fruit notes such as mango, apricot and honeydew melon; the style is more strongly fruit-driven and weighty than mineral-driven. The site was documented around 1300. The historical winery is described as a foundation for an altar of the St. George’s chapel in Partenheim.
