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The Belz (pronounced “BELTS”) vineyard, one
of the finest in the village of Wachenheim, is the
only site in the area with a significant amount of
chalk (shell limestone) in the soil. It produces
distinctive wines with a rounded structure and an
engaging grapefruit note in the aroma. A mesmerizing
stony perfume emerges from the wine as it matures.
This site is wholly owned by the J.L. Wolf estate. |
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The calcium-rich shell limestone of the Wachenheimer
Belz vineyard make it unique in the Pfalz.
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The Goldbächel site yields the most delicate
wines of J.L. Wolf’s three second-growth vineyards.
The sandy soil gives the wines a fruit-driven
purity, and the southeastern exposure promotes
excellent ripeness and density. |
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With a slightly warmer microclimate, the
Gerümpel vineyard produces wines that are bigger and
more expansive than Goldbächel. These are very dense
and engaging wines, with great length on the palate. |
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The typical soil of Wachenheim is a mixture of
weathered standstone pebbles and well-drained sandy
loam.
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