Location and categorisation
Zuckerberg is a single vineyard within the municipal and cadastral district of Oppenheim in Rheinhessen. It belongs to the Nierstein area and the large vineyard classification of Güldenmorgen.
Area and exposure
The documented vineyard area comprises 2 hectares. The site lies at an altitude of 160 to 170 metres and faces south.
Soil
The soil is classified as loess-pararendzina. It consists of calcareous material shaped by loess, with deep, light-coloured loam and clayey silt. The soil profile describes ice-age lime dust that was transported by wind.
Wine style and history
The published site profile links the wines with aromas of yellow fruit and citrus, a comparatively light body, refreshing acidity and medium structure.
The name Zuckerberg has been documented since 1742; historical Oppenheim records also contain forms of the name from the years 1407, 1463, 1545, 1627, 1684 and 1773. The name is associated either with the shape of a sugarloaf or with the German word “Zucker”.
