Location and Classification
Wingertstor is a single vineyard site in the cadastral area of Bechtolsheim. It belongs to the Großlage of Petersberg in the Nierstein area in Rheinhessen. In the official wine-growing sites register, it is listed under number 720607.
Relief and Soil
The vineyard site lies at an altitude of 145 to 170 metres and faces south. The soil consists of loess-pararendzina, a calcareous dust deposited during the Ice Ages. It is deep, loamy, clayey-silty, calcareous and capable of storing water.
Vines and Wines
For the harvest data 2024, 42.4 hectares of planted vineyard area are recorded for Wingertstor. Various grape varieties are grown in the site. The site profile links the wines with aromas of yellow fruits, apple, peach, pear and citrus, as well as with a slender, refreshing structure, mild acidity and medium body. A documented vintage from 2020 was a dry red quality wine made from Spätburgunder and classified in the Selection Rheinhessen programme as a site wine.
History of the Name
The name Wingertstor refers to a gate in the medieval town fortifications of Bechtolsheim, through which people gained access to the vineyards. The fortifications included a moated castle; remains of the castle ditch are still preserved.
