Location and classification
Klamm is a vineyard site in Niederhausen in the wine-growing region Nahe in Germany. It is classified as VDP.GROSSE LAGE® and covers a classified area of 15 hectares. Riesling is classified as the grape variety for the site.
Topography and soils
The site lies at a height of around 140 to 180 metres and has slope gradients of 35 to 70 per cent. It faces south to south-east and includes partially cross-terraced slopes. The soils consist of weathered porphyritic volcanic rock material and dark, or black, slate; in the VDP profile, carbon slate and Lemberger porphyrit are mentioned.
Heat and landscape name
The southern to south-eastern exposure is associated with high levels of sunshine. Retaining walls and the porous, stony ground store heat. The name Klamm is documented as an old landscape designation for a deep incision in the rock of the slope.
Documented Rieslings
Descriptions of Rieslings from the Klamm emphasise fine acidity, citrus and peach fruit, as well as stony or flinty mineral notes. Both fine-fruited Kabinett wines and dry Rieslings are documented from the site. For Dönnhoff’s Niederhäuser Klamm Riesling Kabinett, selective hand-harvesting, yields of about 40 hectolitres per hectare and vine ages of approximately 15 to 35 years are given. Fermentation and maturation take place in stainless steel containers and large wooden casks.
