Winery in Siebeldingen
The Ökonomierat Rebholz winery is based in Siebeldingen in the wine-growing region Pfalz in Germany. The vineyard holdings cover around 26 hectares and are located at different elevations and on slopes at the edge of the Palatinate Forest.
Grape varieties and terroir
The most important grape varieties include Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder and Chardonnay. Among other things, the vineyards have Buntsandstein, Muschelkalk, Rotliegendes and loess clay. In the sunshine in Siebeldingen, the soil is characterised by Triassic Muschelkalk; the site, which is directly oriented to the south, lies at around 180 to 225 metres above sea level.
Organic and biodynamic cultivation
The winery has been farming its vineyards according to organic principles since 2005 and then continues biodynamically. Natural plant-strengthening agents are used for cultivation. The grapes are hand-harvested, often late in the season.
Winemaking and history
The winery’s style is for dry wines that have been fully fermented, with pronounced character of both grape variety and vintage. The natural wine philosophy rejects, among other things, acidification, fortification, fining, chaptalisation and artificial residual sweetness. According to the family, the Rebholz family has been active in Siebeldingen for at least 400 years; since 1991, the winery has belonged to the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates.
