Location and classification
St. Remigiusberg is an officially registered single vineyard in Laubenheim in the Nahe wine-growing region Nahe. In the official register of vineyards in Rhineland-Palatinate, the site is listed under number 510330 within the Großlage Schlosskapelle. It is also designated as a VDP-classified wine-growing site.
Topography and climate
The site faces east and lies directly adjacent to the Laubenheimer Karthäuser, forming the south-eastern part of the associated basin. The rising sun ensures rapid warming. St. Remigiusberg is particularly well protected from westerly winds; the warmth stored during the day is released by the soil at night.
Soil and vineyard areas
The soils consist of weathered volcanic rock with iron-containing loam. The area under vines recorded in the vineyard register 2024 covers 2.5 hectares. The average vine age is given as 27 years.
Grape variety and name history
Riesling is documented for St. Remigiusberg in site-specific bottlings. A dry Riesling from there is described as having a slim structure and a pronounced mineral character. Historically, the name is associated with Benedictine monks and the veneration of Saint Remigius.
