Nierstein

HIPPING | VDP.GROSSE LAGE

80 - 174 m in elevation, approx. 60 - 120% gradient, red clay slate, 12.28 classified hectares

Hipping is part of the famed Roter Hang in Nierstein and ranks among Rheinhessen’s great Riesling terroirs. Its slopes reach gradients of up to 60% and are defined by the distinctive Rotliegend soils, an iron-rich sandstone and claystone formation dating back to the Permian period. The two vineyard parcels cultivated in Hipping converge like a parabolic reflector. With their northeast- and southwest-facing slopes, they resemble a small natural amphitheatre. As one of the world’s most distinctive terroirs, Hipping benefits from a unique microclimate that Riesling alone seems capable of translating into pure expression. Uninterrupted sun exposure, cooling winds from the adjacent valleys, the moderating influence of the Rhine and underground water veins combine to give this site its remarkable character.

For us, Hipping completes the mosaic of great vineyard sites on the Roter Hang. With sustainability, respect, and artisanal precision, we are committed to giving this remarkable site the attention and recognition its heritage deserves. Through cover crops, straw mulching, and sustainable vineyard practices, we work to preserve water availability in increasingly warm and dry vintages while maintaining the natural balance of the vineyard ecosystem.

The cadastral name Hipping dates back to 1550, when the site was recorded as “Hupbuhl.” The name is thought to derive from the Middle High German words for goat (Hippe) and hill (Buhl).