Location and classification
Hipping is an officially registered single vineyard in Nierstein within the Großlage Rehbach and the wine-growing region Rheinhessen. The vineyard site lies on the Roten Hang between Nierstein and Nackenheim on the River Rhine. The registered vineyard area in Nierstein covers 22.7 hectares.
Topography and soils
The south-easterly-facing slope extends according to the VDP over 80 to 174 metres in elevation and has a gradient of 60 to 120 per cent. A regional description gives an elevation of 90 to 160 metres. Hipping is located on Rotliegend with strongly weathered, red clay slate. The soil is described as shallow to medium-depth, calcareous and stony Rigosol with limited available water retention and good heat uptake.
Climate and wine
The microclimate is shaped by the warmth of the broad Rhine and intensive morning sun. Riesling is the classified and predominantly planted grape variety in the 12-hectare site classified as VDP.GROSSE LAGE. The soil profile is associated with mineral components, peach and apricot fruit, lively acidity and potential for ripeness in Riesling wines.
Historical evidence
The name Hipping is documented in a charter from 1753 concerning wineyard ownership of Niersteiner estates. The VDP also lists the former designation “Hupbuhl” from around 1550.
