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Vineyard Sites

Vineyards

  • Mosel

    • Wehlen
      • Sonnenuhr
    • Graach
      • Josephshöfer - Monopol
      • Domprobst
    • Brauneberg
      • Juffer-Sonnenuhr
    • Piesport
      • Goldtröpfchen
      • Domherr

  • Saar

    • Wiltingen
      • Gottesfuss
      • Scharzhofberger
    • Ockfen
      • Bockstein

  • Ruwer

    • Kasel
      • Nies’chen
      • Kehrnagel
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  • Wehlener Sonnenuhr

    Wehlen
    Foto: Wehlener Sonnenuhr
    Vineyard name
    Wehlener Sonnenuhr
    Total area
    43 ha, of which we own 0,3 ha
    Altitude
    119-165 m
    Slope orientation
    south
    Gradient
    44 – 53 %
    Boden: Wehlener Sonnenuhr
    Soil
    rich in fine earth, with weathered Devonian slate; very stony with loam in parts
    Wine
    The prototype Mosel. Rieslings from this site are linear and clearly structured, with a refreshing lightness. In particular, they offer interplay and balance between elegant fruit notes, fine hints of blossom and lively acidity.
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  • Josephshöfer – Monopol

    Graach
    Foto: Josephshöfer – Monopol
    Vineyard name
    Josephshöfer
    Total area
    five hectares, of which we are the sole owners
    Altitude
    119 – 165 m
    Slope orientation
    south-south-west
    Gradient
    44 – 53 %
    Boden: Josephshöfer
    Soil
    deep, with grey weathered Devonian slate and high fine-earth content; relatively heavy by Mosel standards
    Wine
    This unique, solely owned vineyard yields full-bodied, spicy Rieslings of abundant charm and incredible ageing potential – often showing distinctive orange blossom and tangerine zest along with hints of wild herb and earthy, spicy notes.
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  • Graacher Domprobst

    Graach
    Foto: Graacher Domprobst
    Vineyard name
    Graacher Domprobst
    Total area
    18 ha, of which we own 0,5 ha
    Altitude
    112 - 162 m
    Slope orientation
    south-west
    Gradient
    65 %
    Boden: Graacher Domprobst
    Soil
    medium-deep and stony, with weathered shale
    Wine
    The vines border our monopole site Josephshöfer but yield Rieslings that are completely different in comparison. A high proportion of weathered shale and a different exposure result in a slightly racier, more delicate and refined style, albeit with the same spicy, fruity notes as Josephshöfer.
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  • Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr

    Brauneberg
    Foto: Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr
    Vineyard name
    Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr
    Total area
    10 ha, of which we own 0,25 ha
    Altitude
    158 – 187 m
    Slope orientation
    south
    Gradient
    87 %
    Boden: Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr
    Soil
    shallow and extremely stony, with weathered Devonian slate and high clay content
    Wine
    This vineyard has an exceptionally warm microclimate due its south-facing exposure, the gentle wave-like troughs on its slope, and the highly skeletal nature of its slate soil. This leaves an indelible mark on the wine, lending it great expressiveness. Our Rieslings from this vineyard are normally concentrated and fruit-driven, boasting supple mouthfeel, profound minerality and a long finish.
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  • Piesporter Goldtröpfchen

    Piesport
    Foto: Piesporter Goldtröpfchen
    Vineyard name
    Piesporter Goldtröpfchen
    Total area
    65 ha, of which we own 4,5 ha
    Altitude
    118 – 197 m
    Slope orientation
    south-west over south to south-east
    Gradient
    44 - 65 %
    Boden: Piesporter Goldtröpfchen
    Soil
    light and rocky, with grey weathered shale
    Wine
    Situated on a bend in the Mosel, this top-class vineyard offers perfect conditions for growing highly complex, mineral-inflected Rieslings that normally have fascinating texture and a full body of succulent yellow fruit.
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  • Piesporter Domherr

    Piesport
    Foto: Piesporter Domherr
    Vineyard name
    Piesporter Domherr
    Total area
    4 ha, of which we own 1,2 ha
    Altitude
    123 – 157 m
    Slope orientation
    south-south-east
    Gradient
    70 %
    Boden: Piesporter Domherr
    Soil
    rocky and stony, with weathered shale
    Wine
    Sandwiched by the Goldtröpfchen vineyard and directly adjacent to the village of Piesport, this site produces enjoyable Rieslings that show good balance between sweetness and acidity as well as fine fruit expression reminiscent of ripe peach, pineapple and pear. These are wines of incredible succulence, with subtle slate notes and pointed minerality.
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  • Kaseler Nies’chen

    Kasel
    Foto: Kaseler Nies’chen
    Vineyard name
    Kaseler Nies’chen
    Total area
    14 ha, of which we own 4,7 ha
    Altitude
    171 – 228 m
    Slope orientation
    south-south-west
    Gradient
    40 - 57 %
    Boden: Kaseler Nies’chen
    Soil
    meagre, with hard blue and mixed slate
    Wine
    This site produces Rieslings of great minerality – often with peach-like notes that move into blackcurrant territory with increased age. These are succulent, expressive, challenging wines with firm acidity.
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  • Kaseler Kehrnagel

    Kasel
    Foto: Kaseler Kehrnagel
    Vineyard name
    Kaseler Kehrnagel
    Total area
    11 ha, of which we own 1,8 ha
    Altitude
    209 - 256 m
    Slope orientation
    south-west
    Gradient
    40 - 44 %
    Boden: Kaseler Kehrnagel
    Soil
    deep, with weathered Devonian slate and some quartzite
    Wine
    These Rieslings are very minerally and perform particularly well in dry years due to the high proportion of slate in the vineyard. Cool breezes from the woods above accentuate their minerally, cool personality. Full of tension and potential.
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  • Wiltinger Gottesfuss

    Wiltingen
    Foto: Wiltinger Gottesfuss
    Vineyard name
    Wiltinger Gottesfuss
    Total area
    3,5 ha, of which we own 1,0 ha
    Altitude
    146 – 181 m
    Slope orientation
    west
    Gradient
    75 %
    Boden: Wiltinger Gottesfuss
    Soil
    very stony, with jagged grey and red slate
    Wine
    The Rieslings that grow on Gottesfuss (‘God’s foot’) are rough-edged, wild and extremely profound. Yet they are also framed by exquisite fruit, expressive minerality and a subtle array of herbal notes.
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  • Scharzhofberger

    Wiltingen
    Foto: Scharzhofberger
    Vineyard name
    Scharzhofberger
    Total area
    30 ha, of which we own 6,6 ha
    Altitude
    198 – 298 m
    Slope orientation
    south
    Gradient
    29 - 55 %
    Boden: Scharzhofberger
    Soil
    loess as well as coarse grey and reddish slate (up to 70%)
    Wine
    Scharzhofberg Rieslings have a distinctly deep, salty minerality and pronounced, refined elegance. They often exhibit smoky notes, particularly on the nose, due to the site’s high iron content. Scharzhofberg being Scharzhofberg, these wines inevitably need time to open up. However, they will continue to display a staggering cornucopia of ripe fruit even at a very mature age.
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  • Ockfener Bockstein

    Ockfen
    Foto: Ockfener Bockstein
    Vineyard name
    Ockfener Bockstein
    Total area
    52 ha, of which we own 0,8 ha
    Altitude
    206 – 227 m
    Slope orientation
    south-west
    Gradient
    58 %
    Boden: Ockfener Bockstein
    Soil
    shallow to medium-deep; very stony (75% stone content), with Devonian slate and weathered greywacke
    Wine
    Rieslings from this brilliant cauldron of a vineyard have very fine fruit expression, good body and wonderful lively minerality. Their acidity tends to be invigorating and perfectly balanced by fruity sweetness, providing great tension on the finish.
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VDP Classification

The three-tier VDP.CLASSIFICATION is the key to terroir-driven viticulture in Germany.

The goal of the VDP.CLASSIFICATION is to assess the quality potential of Germany’s very best vineyard sites; secure the future of Germany’s unique viticultural landscape; restore esteem for Germany’s outstanding dry wines; and underscore the traditional connotation of the Prädikats as attributes reserved for wines with natural, ripe sweetness.

Our estate is a member of the VDP since 2005 and belongs to the regional associtation GROSSER RING Mosel-Saar-Ruwer.

  • VDP.GROSSE LAGE®

    VDP.GROSSE LAGE® are the very best vineyards of Germany and the source of the finest wines that reflect site-specifc characteristics.They are expressive, rich in complex flavors, and have exceptional aging potential.

    Only traditional varieties that are best suited to a particular site or parcel, as prescribed by each region. In addition to regular VDP estate inspections, VDP.GROSSE LAGE© wines are subject to additional examinations. Quality-oriented measures in the vineyard, particularly those affecting yields, are monitored in every site throughout the growing season and before the harvest. Prior to and after bottling, the wines are critically tasted and evaluated to determine whether they meet VDP.GROSSE LAGE© criteria.

    A dry wine from a VDP.GROSSE LAGE© is designated VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS© and is bottled in a special bottle embossed with the “GG” logo.

    VDP.GROSSE LAGE© wines with residual sweetness are labeled with one of the traditional Prädikats (Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Eiswein or Trockenbeerenauslese), provided they qualify for a specific Prädikat.

  • VDP.ORTSWEIN

    VDP.ORTSWEINE, or village wines, originate from a village’s good, traditional vineyards that are planted with grape varieties typical of their region. Yield restrictions are also a criterion for wines of this category.

  • VDP.GUTSWEIN

    VDP.GUTSWEINE, or regional wines, originate from an estate’s holdings within a region. They are entry-level house wines that meet the general quality standards prescribed by the VDP and provide a good introduction to the VDP’s hierarchy that inherently links wine quality with origin

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