The most famous Winkler vineyard lies just a stone's throw from the Rhine – consequently, the river strongly influences the microclimate. The Jesuitengarten reaches perfect ripeness slightly earlier and has the narrowest harvest window. If the ideal moment is achieved, it displays the most captivating, fragrant, and approachable nose of all the GGs. Location & Terroir Vineyard: The Winkeler Jesuitengarten vineyard, encompassing 26 hectares, is situated directly on the Rhine between Winkel and Geisenheim. The vineyards face south-southwest and are gently sloping. To the north stands part of a historic "Clos," a large vineyard wall that blocks cold air flowing near the ground. This makes the Jesuitengarten one of the warmest vineyard sites in the Rheingau. A microclimate is created that favors early bud break, flowering, and ripening. The name Jesuitengarten dates back to 1606, when the Archbishop of Mainz granted the Chapel of St. Bartholomew (which still stands tucked away at the northern edge) and its associated vineyards to the Jesuit College in Mainz, which retained ownership of the vineyards until 1773. In the lower part of the Jesuit Garden, you'll find alluvial soils from the former Rhine riverbank, consisting of sandy loam with gravel and sand deposits. At the northern end, a bench in front of our shelter invites you to linger and enjoy the view across the Rhine. Terroir: Alluvial soil with sand and gravel deposits, also calcareous loess in the lower section.