Langenlonsheim is a village in the lower part of the Nahe river valley in Germany. It makes a fuller-bodied style of Riesling than many of the other villages in Nahe, and there is an emphasis on drier styles of wines.
The village is sited on the banks of the Nahe river itself, north of Bad Kreuznach and south of Bingen. Grapes were first cultivated here in Roman times, and today it is one of the larger winegrowing villages in the region.
Soil types are relatively varied thoughout Langenlonsheim. They are characterized by sand, deep loesses or clay marl. River gravels are also common in vineyards closer to the Nahe river.
Vineyards are found on south and southeast facing slopes, creating a favourable aspect to maximise sunshine hours and increase the ripening potential. This is an important component of the terroir as the continental climate here is particularly cool for viticulture. Snowfall is common in Langenlonsheim for approximately six months of the year.
There are no Grosse Lage vineyards in Langenlonsheim, although there are several prominent sites, including Königsschild, Krone, Löhrer Berg and Steinchen. Prominent wineries located in Langenlonsheim include Tesch (although most of its sites are in Laubenheim) and Sitzius.
