Riesling - Terroir and Aromas
Loess-loam and grapefruit
- Loess-loam and grapefruit
This soil structure varies from a purely loess soil an the Kaiserstuhl in Baden through strongly loamy soils such as are found for example in die southern Pfalz region and in Rheinhessen, to pebbly soils in northern Rheinhessen and in Franken.
In order to counter the characteristic growth potential of such soils, the winemakers need to reduce the yields to a reasonable amount in good time.
Commonly described as heavy, these soils – in contrast to the permeable, stony soils – are able to store sufficient moisture, thanks to their water-storage potential particularly in warmer years (2003), to provide for the grapes.
Rieslings from loess-loaln soils come across as more enduring and more vigorous, the relative coolness of the soil promoting fine, citrus-like aroma notes reminiscent of grapefruit.
Text: From the book "Riesling". By courtesy of HALLWAG-Verlag.
Text: © HALLWAG-VERLAG
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