Overview
Rothenberg is the name of 2 separate mapped vineyard sites within Rheinhessen. The name is shared; the sites are distinct, with their own communes, exposures, and owners.
The Rothenberg sites in Rheinhessen
- Gau-Algesheim (Bingen), Grosslage Abtey, VDP Grosse Lage, approximately 164 hectares
- Nackenheim (Nierstein), Grosslage Spiegelberg, VDP Grosse Lage, approximately 30 hectares
What to Know
A label reading Rothenberg identifies the specific site through the village name that accompanies it; the village, not the shared vineyard name, tells you which site is in the bottle. Beyond Rheinhessen, the name also appears in Nahe, Rheingau, Carnuntum.