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Wine Atlas of Germany Dieter Braatz, Ulrich Sautter, and Ingo Swoboda T R A N S L AT E D B Y K E V I N D . G O L D B E RG PHOTOGR A PHS BY H EN DR I K HOL L ER F OR E WOR D BY JA NC I S ROBI N S ON

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Wine Atlas of Germany

Wine Atlas of Germany Dieter Braatz, Ulrich Sautter, and Ingo Swoboda T R A N S L AT E D B Y K E V I N D . G O L D B E RG PHOTOGR A PHS BY H EN DR I K HOL L ER F OR E WOR D BY JA NC I S ROBI N S ON

uni v ersit y of c a liforni a press berk eley • los a ngeles • london

The publisher gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the General Endowment Fund and the Joan Palevsky Literature in Translation Endownment Fund of the University of California Press Foundation.

University of California Press, one of the most distinguished university presses in the United States, enriches lives around the world by advancing scholarship in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Its activities are supported by the UC Press Foundation and by philanthropic contributions from individuals and institutions. For more information, visit www.ucpress.edu. University of California Press Berkeley and Los Angeles, California University of California Press, Ltd. London, England Originally published as Weinatlas Deutschland by Dieter Braatz, Ulrich Sautter, and Ingo Swoboda, with photos by Hendrik Holler, © 2007 GRÄFE UND UNZER Verlag GmbH, Munich, 2007.

English translation © 2014 by The Regents of the University of California Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Braatz, Dieter Wine atlas of Germany. p. cm. Includes index. isbn 978-0-520-26067-2 (cloth : alk. paper) 1. Wineries—Germany—Maps. I. Sautter, Ulrich, 1965– g1912.21.m8b7 2014 641.2'209430223—dc23

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Contents 6 7 8 11 19 26 30 33 43 60 68 75 83 101 117 133 153 159 185 198 203 218 222 227 265 271 278

Foreword Translator’s Note Introduction What Makes a Vineyard Unique? The History of Winegrowing in Germany Grape Varieties Maps of the Winegrowing Regions Ahr Mosel Saar Ruwer Mittelrhein Rheingau Nahe Rheinhessen Pfalz Hessische Bergstrasse Baden Württemberg Taubertal Franconia Saxony Saale-Unstrut Vineyard Index Village Index Major Producers Acknowledgments and Credits

Foreword As someone who has loved fine German wine for more than a quarter of a century, I am delighted to see my enthusiasm shared by an entirely new generation of wine drinkers. In the bad old days when fine, passionately grown, handcrafted wine represented a much smaller proportion of each German vintage, it was quite difficult to convince others of how beautiful German wine could be. The great thing now is that Germany is home to so many ambitious, quality-driven vine growers and winemakers—many, although not all of them, notably youthful, so with a long life of great achievement ahead of them. The weather has cooperated too, with German wine being one of the few and most obvious beneficiaries of climate change. Today grapes reach full ripeness, and lov-

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ers of German wine can now choose from delicious wines of all levels of sweetness and dryness, all shades of color, and some serious fizz too. But perhaps the most significant change, related to global warming, is geographical. Top-quality wine is now being made all over Germany, not just in the Mosel and Rheingau. Some of the most exciting bottles nowadays carry addresses that can be obscure even to the best-educated German wine lover. All the more reason, then, for a serious, fully comprehensive, and extremely detailed atlas of Germany’s vineyards—which is what you hold in your hand.

—Jancis Robinson

Translator’s Note Ask a room full of wine lovers about the 1971 German wine law, and you will doubtless elicit grimaces. The law was designed in the German juridical tradition of compromise and mutual beneficence. And, like other laws before it, the compromise of 1971 spread despair as evenly as it had intended to spread success. The law notoriously expanded the boundaries of a number of wellknown vineyards without ensuring that the wine from the enlarged portions of these vineyards shared any of the qualities of wine from the original parcel. This, in addition to other missteps, discouraged vine-holders in prestigious vineyards while leaving consumers helpless to discern the quality of a wine from its label. Since 1971, groups within the German wine trade have sought to overcome the law’s shortcomings in myriad ways. This atlas—brilliantly researched and beautifully illustrated—represents one such attempt. Its three-tiered ranking system, thousands of vineyard profiles, historical portraits, varietal vignettes, detailed maps, and aweinspiring photographs together form the most ambitious attempt yet at making sense of the post-1971 German vinescape. The atlas explores regions that are too often overlooked by (or perhaps intentionally hidden from!) non-Germans, including the Ahr, Baden, Württemberg, the Taubertal, and the fascinating territories of Saxony and Saale-Unstrut in the former East Germany. Translating the atlas presented a number of challenges, many of which were unrelated to language. The Confederation of Predicate Wine Estates (VDP) reorganized its internal classification system in 2012, making portions of the original atlas obsolete. Minor revisions present (or direct readers to) the most recent and accurate information.

Several key terms carry particular legal, regional, or historical resonance and thus have no clear or concise English translation. Two in particular— Grosslage and Einzellage—merit explanation. An Einzellage (plural Einzellagen) is a legally registered single vineyard, while a Grosslage is a legally registered assemblage of singlevineyard sites. A Grosslage designation more often than not indicates a wine of inferior quality. Learning to differentiate an Einzellage from a Grosslage requires a bit of practice (not necessarily a bad thing!). This atlas will be a priceless resource in that endeavor. One of the remarkable features of this atlas is the thoroughness with which it treats soil and geological features. Translating German geological terms proved particularly challenging, as not all of them have precise or informative English equivalents. Erring on the side of caution, we decided to retain a number of German terms, especially those pertaining to soils and rock forms that are unique to or predominantly found in Central Europe. Two examples appear frequently: Keuper, a sequence of rock strata (often dolostone, shale, and claystone) deposited during the Middle and Late Triassic periods; and Rotliegend, a sequence of rock strata, usually sandstone, dating to the early Permian age. Where necessary, we have inserted brief contextual descriptions of geological features. Readers of this atlas will benefit enormously from the tireless work of editors, designers, and advocates who thought it important to offer German wine lovers the same type of resource long available to enthusiasts of French, Italian, Spanish, and American wines. Special thanks go to Blake Edgar and Rose Vekony at the University of California Press and Erika Bűky for her unflagging care in editing.

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Introduction Producing this wine atlas was an enormous challenge for

everyone involved. The atlas contains general and detailed maps of every German winegrowing region and classifies the 2,658 different German vineyards according to four quality categories: “exceptional,” “superior,” “good,” and finally the broad majority, vineyards without any special distinction. Such a stark differentiation allowed for consideration of environmental conditions while also acknowledging the human factors in the winemaking process. Vineyards can be “superior,” for example, as a result of the way they are cultivated by winegrowers or even as the result of various administrative or political advantages. Differences of this kind were accentuated by the German wine law of 1971. The intention to simplify parcel names triggered the consolidation of individual sites into larger, single-branded vineyards. The law thus enabled winegrowers to rebrand some second-class vineyards with the names of more prestigious and recognizable neighboring vineyards. At the same time, several vineyard names associated with prime parcels (however small) disappeared from use. What came about was not the successful reclassification of German vineyards but rather unprecedented disarray. Those seeking to evaluate the quality of a particular vineyard should be able to assume that all its parcels are of similar quality, no matter where each parcel might be situated in the vineyard. Since the passing of the 1971 German wine law, this is no longer the case. In many places, the authors were forced to decide whether a particularly strong or weak parcel of a vineyard played a decisive role in the overall quality ranking. To be as fair as possible, we decided that the prevailing reputation of a site would serve as the basis of the ranking. This means that several sites might be ranked low even though the vineyard’s best wines are of “exceptional” quality, because wines from the less favorable portions of the vineyard are more widely distributed and have been more influential in the marketplace. In such cases, the circumstances are precisely described in the relevant site profile, so that each decision can be put into context. The authors strongly urge that the German wine law be amended to once again permit the use of parcel identi-

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fiers on labels in order to give more credibility to vineyard names. Our work on this atlas has underscored for us the merits of impartially classifying all pertinent top-quality vineyard parcels rather than recognizing only the current bloated, oversized vineyards. Only in this way can the character of each site be preserved, allowing us to approach German wine with a view that is cultural and sustainable rather than transient and economically shortsighted. Our four-class hierarchy is based on the model of Burgundy. There, the top tier of production is designated grand cru. Like the grands crus of Burgundy, the “exceptional” vineyards in this atlas offer outstanding wines with distinctive, consistent qualities. Among the required characteristics are great balance, the potential for cellaring, and an exemplary balance of aromatics and flavor. The second-ranked category is designated “superior” (equivalent to the premiers crus of Burgundy). Although wines from these sites, too, may be first-rate, they frequently accentuate a single attribute and may seem less complete. For those consumers who prefer particular taste profiles, these wines can offer satisfaction that matches or exceeds that of wines from “exceptional” sites. The third tier in Burgundy is designated by the term village. The particular site (if mentioned at all) is specified on the label of those wines. The corresponding term in this atlas is good. This generally refers to vineyards of above-average quality (sometimes even superior but not consistently so), which can show the local character of wines through particularly accentuated characteristics. Naturally, most vineyards belong to the final category of those without distinction. It should not be said, however, that the vintners who cultivate these parcels put forth little effort or that the wines produced offer no value. Rather, the natural conditions restrict the quality that can be achieved. THE VDP CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

The negative effects of the 1971 wine law have been rigorously debated since 1984 by the Confederation of Predicate Wine Estates (Verband der Prädikatsweingüter, or VDP), with the threefold goal of reinvigorating the renown of

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German vineyards, giving dry wines the recognition they deserve, and establishing an explicit, traditional taste profile for the concept of Prädikat (distinction). These discussions led to a classification model in which wines were graded according to a quality pyramid: table wine (Guts­ weine or Ortsweine), classified wine (klassifizierte Lagen­ weine), and wine from VDP premier sites (VDP Erste Lage). A prerequisite for this classification was a precise demarcation of the best parcels, which VDP members were to carry out in their own vineyards. As a basis for the classifications, historical vineyard maps were consulted to determine which sites were historically regarded as superior according to certain criteria (high land taxes, for example), as well as a vineyard’s record of producing highquality wines over the course of decades. The designation Erste Lage was given to the highest class of wine and was marked by a logo showing the numeral one with a grape bunch on the label or directly on the bottle. This logo marks the qualifying vineyards on the maps in this atlas. All wines of this category are produced with a focus on terroir. Dry wines of this category are indicated by the term VDP Grosses Gewächs (great growth), except in the Rheingau, where the term Erstes Gewächs (first-class growth) is used. Wines with residual sugar carry the traditional designations of Spätlese through Trockenbeerenauslese. Besides Erste Lage, there are other classified vineyards whose wines are permitted to carry a designated name: these are the Zweite Lage (second-ranked sites). Vineyard names appear only on wines of these two classifications. All other wines are marketed without indication of the vineyard of origin.* The VDP’s classification scheme has done the great service of directing consumer attention back to the quality of vineyard parcels; however, it has also introduced many problems. A relatively easy defect to fix is the confederation’s overgenerosity in acceding to the wishes of its members. A more serious problem is that the quality rankings of the VDP are incompatible with the classifications specified by current wine laws. For example, wines * Translator’s note: On January 25, 2012, the VDP passed a resolution significantly altering its categories of classification, and the category Zweite Lage was dropped. The new scheme reflects the significance of terroir rather than wine style. Wines with residual sugar are now candidates for VDP classification, though different terminology is used for sweet and dry wines in order to minimize confusion for the consumer. An explanation of the classifications and the text of the resolution are available in English on the VDP website: www.vdp.de/en/classification (accessed April 16, 2013).

designated by the VDP as Grosses Gewächs are considered ordinary table wines (Qualitätswein) under the 1971 law. The latter is a legal concept that exists independent of the VDP’s minimum requirements: for example, it does not prohibit certain types of enrichment. A further difficulty of the VDP scheme is its requirement that a site name be used exclusively for a single wine type. A vintner who produces a Grosses Gewächs wine in an Erste Lage vineyard cannot use the same vineyard name for any other dry wines, or even for a fruity, sweet Kabinett wine. Countless wine estates complain that this statute severely curtails their competitiveness in the market. Furthermore, the Grosses Gewächs and Erstes Gewächs distinctions can be limiting for winemakers. In many cellars Grosses Gewächs are simply the dry wines of the vintage that are highest in alcohol, made from grapes with the maximum ripeness possible for dry-styled wines. However, in classic Riesling growing areas, the most prestigious wines are not necessarily produced in a dry style. Even in southern Germany, a region that has traditionally leaned toward a drier style, Grosses Gewächs is a new and relatively untested concept. Whether this trend remains viable, in which the Grosses Gewächs wines reflect their terroir of origin and exhibit minerality and a long life, remains to be seen. Finally, the VDP’s classifications apply only to its member growers. Until all German vineyards are included, the VDP system remains only a good beginning. For that reason, the authors of this atlas have striven to include sites of non–VDP members as well. And although the classification used here obviously does not lay claim to a complete engagement with all important discussions, the authors wish to assert that their work is unbiased and independent of vested interests. The most important classification models, namely those currently used in Burgundy and in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, were developed from the assessments of merchants, collectors, and other experts. The authors have followed this practice by collecting data from and speaking with many participants in the wine industry. Vintners are naturally biased in favor of their own vineyards. Nonetheless, the information provided by growers forms the most important data source for this atlas. Their perspectives are considered in conjunction with the judgments of wine merchants and the appraisals of the market. An essential criterion in the classification scheme was the authors’ own tasting of wines from the corresponding vineyards. Final decisions were often made by visiting the vineyards, where all individual components blend into a harmonious whole.

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What Makes a Vineyard Unique? Worldwide, almost 8 million hectares (close to 20 mil-

lion acres) stand under vine. The quantity of wine produced, year after year, is so great that it cannot be consumed. Unsold wine is often reduced to its most valuable component, pure alcohol. Most of the wine that does make it into circulation is nameless: it often winds up in enormous tanks, where it is blended and transformed into one of a handful of wines with marketable taste profiles. In an environment of such oversupply and anonymity, how can a wine producer stand out from the crowd? How do producers develop a reputation for their wines so that enthusiasts from near and far are willing to pay a premium for a bottle endowed with a little piece of their earth? Any attempt at an answer is, of course, ideologically loaded. An atlas such as this must come to grips with the relationship between a vineyard’s natural advantages and the human ability to adapt and transform. A well-situated vineyard cannot in itself guarantee an outstanding wine. If a top site is poorly cultivated, its wines will still carry some of its attributes, but the wines will lack the luster and complexity that the site has the potential to express. This missed opportunity can sink the valuation of a given wine or site. Conversely, an engaged vintner can produce wines from an ordinary vineyard that far outclass some wines from the best vineyard sites. A wine achieves true glory when a careful, style-conscious vintner maximizes a vineyard’s potential.

The vineyard as workplace: a typical vintner’s hut near Höhnstedt, Saale-Unstrut.

To permit a better understanding of the interaction between nature and human cultivation, the following discussion identifies the most important natural factors, which are mentioned in the vineyard descriptions in each chapter.

CLIMATE: THE FUEL FOR GRAPE RIPENESS

In the 1970s, the promotional campaign for the winegrowing region of Baden used the symbol of a laughing sun tilting a glass of wine. The message was that a lot of sunshine made for good wine. Today, the grinning sun no longer adorns brochures or labels. Independent of the fact that the world’s climate is undergoing great changes and that Central Europe is seeing higher and higher temperatures—a trend that seems likely to continue— the wine world has developed a finer understanding of the importance and complexities of climate. Because the grapevine is not simply a passive recipient of the weather, good vintners have begun to understand that their job entails creating the most favorable environment for the grapes in a given climate. Naturally, the number of hours of sunshine is an important factor in overall climatic conditions (and in what some call “macro-climate”): the light of the sun makes possible photosynthesis and the metabolic processes that enable the vine to produce mature, healthy fruit. But lower levels of sunshine can be compensated for by limiting the amount of fruit per vine. A level of sunshine that will not bring ten grapes to ripeness might still provide enough energy to ripen four grapes. The length of the growing season is among the most important climatic factors. Increasingly common are areas

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A Mosel tradition: staked vines with bow-shaped grape shoots.

where budding begins early, and the light and warmth of summer lead to the early ripening of the grapes. As untroubled as this growth cycle sounds, it is hardly ideal. The aromatic qualities that lend a wine depth and complexity are formed through a gradual ripening process. Many great wines are produced from an early bud break followed by growing conditions that delay the ripening of the grapes. Such conditions are uncommon, and they occur mainly in areas that pose other, greater risks. Typically, vineyards that offer a comparatively early bud break along with an extended ripening period are found at high altitudes, where late frosts may destroy the developing fruit. Here, as in many other areas, grape variety, macroclimate, and cultivation technique operate in tension: the more quality-oriented a vintner, the more inescapable are certain risks. Two additional factors belong to the realm of macroclimate: the warmth of the sun and precipitation. The sun can evaporate excess moisture, a welcome effect. But if the relative humidity of the atmosphere is too low, the vine will come under stress, and its growth will be stunted. Together, warmth and humidity can spur fungal infec-

tions. In late fall, when the grapes are already ripe, such weather conditions are welcome, because they might permit the growth of a favorable kind of “noble rot” (Edelfäule, or botrytis), which can produce prized dessert wines. Within a single vineyard parcel, the macroclimatic conditions are modified by local effects known as mesoclimate and microclimate. Mesoclimate refers to conditions that exist across a stretch of several hundred meters, such as the presence of a river, lakes, and possible wind tunnels. Even the protection offered by nearby hillsides from wind and rain fits into this category. Not least among mesoclimatic factors are the vineyard’s exposure, or its orientation with respect to the sun, and the steepness of its slopes. Exposure and steepness play a profoundly important role in German wine production because in many places only steep southfacing slopes receive sufficiently intense sunlight to grow healthy vines. Microclimate refers to the climatic effects in the vicinity of individual grapevines. These include the topographical peculiarities of the land: for example, troughs where heat accumulates, walls that reflect warmth, and bushes that protect neighboring vines from the wind. Even the proximity and method of vine plantings affect the microclimate, because the relative humidity of the air around the vines is in part determined by whether the vines run parallel or perpendicular to the prevailing winds. In the former case, the grapes and foliage dry more quickly after a rainfall. However, rows planted perpendicular to the wind form a deciduous protective wall, thus retaining warmth between the rows. Additional factors include the choice of trellising method and the density of planted vines. Narrow gaps between vines may limit the harvest, thus potentially improving quality, but they can also be a disadvantage because foliage from one vine blocks the sun for another. The interrelationship of macro-, meso-, and microclimate for wine quality is complex. In general, a vineyard with a favorable meso- and microclimate in a difficult macroclimate produces more interesting wines than one in a superior macroclimate with ordinary meso- and microclimates. The outcome always depends on the particular circumstances—a fact which gives this atlas its appeal.

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Soil is mysterious. This is of particular consequence with respect to ideology, which the authors of this atlas do not wish to neglect. The ideology of Blut und Boden (blood and soil) decreed as doctrine during the Third Reich (and accepted by German winegrowers of the time) is a perversion of agriculture. It posits a natural relationship between particular peoples and the lands they have historically occupied, which should be preserved or reasserted by force if necessary. Yet the intellectual core of this idea is untenable. There are no breeds of people or types of vintners suited to certain vineyards. On the contrary, the cultivation of first-class soil demands a continuity that is secured only through peace and diversity in the realm of ideas. The recognition that geological processes have shaped landscapes, rocks, and the earth over millions of years is a show of humility, not a call to arms. Vintners who have the privilege of owning vineyards are proud to be active participants in even a moment of the earth’s history. Soils, above all in the taste that they leave behind in wine, contain something uniquely fascinating. The earth sciences initially differentiated between skeletal and fine soil. Skeletal soils include components that are not deformable, such as gravel, flint, stones, and solids. The composition of skeletal soils often reveals the geological history of a region. On the whole, five different rock types can be differentiated. To begin with, two types of igneous rocks formed as a consequence of volcanic activity. Plutonic rock was formed a kilometer below the earth’s surface as layers of the earth’s crust melted as a result of volcanic activity and then slowly cooled. Much later this rock reached the earth’s surface, either through tectonic movement or through the removal of rock strata above. This category includes some very hard types of rock, such as granite. Effusive volcanic rock, such as rhyolite and basalt, has similar origins but was transported to the earth’s surface before it cooled. The particularly rapid cooling of magma after an eruption— accelerated by the entrapped gas—helped form porous types of volcanic rock, including tuff. Sedimentary rocks are also divided into two types. Fragmental rock was formed by wind, water, and ice through

transport and deposition. Sandstone, for example, originated in the Triassic period (approximately 250 million years ago), when shallow, sandy seas were created by the movement of sand from the mainland. Silica sand, meanwhile, cemented through interaction with minerals. Loam—a so-called unconsolidated sediment, which geologists regard as a stone— originated from windborne sand that came to rest high on hillsides, where it piled up in layers. Through decomposition (while maintaining a high proportion of sand), loess was frequently turned into loam clay. Gravelly earth is found in river courses where rocks were deposited or where a retreating glacier left behind its detritus (moraine) at the end of the Ice Age. Limestone is a sedimentary rock that formed partly from the shells and skeletons of living organisms (a biogenic sediment). It emerged when the remnants of large bodies of water, including certain life forms (such as corals, mussels, and sponges), deposited a layer of lime. Marl was formed through the interaction of precipitated lime and clay deposits. In an age of fluctuating sea levels, when vast temperature and humidity differences prevailed, lime was frequently transformed into gypsum. Metamorphic rocks form the fifth category. They owe their existence to the conversion of mineral structures through various physical processes. Devonian shale, for example, is found in places where, approximately 400 million years ago, clay sediment hardened and later formed mountain folds. Through pressure and thermal processes, mudstone and minerals within these folds formed bands of rock, creating typically fissile slate. Gneiss is also a metamorphic rock. It shows clear layering, although it is not fissile. Gneiss can also be composed of volcanic rock (orthogneiss) or sedimentary rock (paragneiss). Fine earth is soil that can be kneaded or can trickle between the fingers. Fine earth has multiple origins, including the decomposition of stone, the formation of humus (thus the enrichment of organic agents), or the addition of soil, with or without human intervention. Soil scientists differentiate the individual components of fine earth according to the size of the particles. Sand is the coarsest particle (at less than 2 millimeters in diameter, one can speak of its granular consistency). Even finer is silt (with particles smaller than .06 millimeter and a mealy texture).

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Clay, with particle sizes of less than .002 millimeter, feels greasy in the palm of the hand. Loam, also considered fine earth, can be a random mixture of these particles. Countless factors influence the suitability of the soil for vines and the ensuing quality of the wine. First, the microclimate of the vineyard exerts its influence on the earth. A soil with calcareous components can warm up quickly, thereby promoting plant growth. Heavy soil types, often containing only loam and clay, can remain so cool that they delay the ripening of grapes. While this attribute might be desirable in warmer wine regions, it is rarely so in German vineyards. Many types of rock heat up during the day and release their warmth during the night. A particularly important role of the soil in the growth of vines and the quality of wine is the regulation of moisture. Soils with a high stone content exhibit good drainage and protect vine roots from becoming waterlogged, although vines may be at greater risk during times of drought. The

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moisture-retention properties of fine-earth soils are a fascinating but complex aspect of geology. Small particles, like those in clay soils, bind easily with water. Like a microporous sponge, clay is remarkable in its ability to retain water—sometimes too much. Conversely, in overly dry conditions, clay turns rock-hard and becomes inhospitable for the vine. Sand, by contrast, retains very little water, instead allowing it to drain into the deeper layers of the earth. Thus few vineyards are planted exclusively in either clay or sand. High-quality soils are always sufficiently porous. They retain moisture well and, in times of drought, maintain a minimum level of elasticity. There is no such thing as the perfect soil: the interactions of the bedrock with the climate, the topographical features of the area, and its living organisms are simply too diverse. From the worms to the yeasts and bacteria, even the mostly invisible soil components contribute to the characteristics that the vineyard imparts to the wine. Nevertheless, winegrowers and soil scientists attempt to improve on existing conditions. Along the Mosel River and its Saar and Ruwer tributaries, the surface of many vineyards is strewn with slate because generations of vintners have placed slate pieces between the rows of vines to retain warmth on the steep slopes. A comparable custom prevails in many areas of Württemberg, where vintners spread marl across their vineyards (a process known locally as mergeln) for similar reasons. In other places it is customary to enrich thin, skeletal soils with humus and other organic materials. These measures not only nourish young vines but also— especially in steep areas—reduce erosion. The soil in deeply plowed furrows (Rigolen) plays such a special role in winegrowing that it has been given its own name. Scientists speak of Rigosol as an anthropogenic soil type, cultivated for centuries and often reaching a meter or more in depth. The purpose of plowing furrows is not only to mix different soil strata (frequently in an attempt to avoid water stagnation) but also to replenish soil components that have drained down the hillside or to introduce new substances into the soil. Storehouse for water and warmth: the vineyard soil influences the growth of vines and the quality of the wine.

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A particularly drastic example of how human intervention has altered soil can be found in the Ortenau (Baden). Many parcels of the Durbach Plauelrain vineyard were made fertile only through the blasting and breaking of rock. Undoubtedly this also affected neighboring vineyards by the dispersal of fragments of decomposed granite. Sometimes decomposition marks the starting point, but just as often this is marked by the work of man. MineraLity

One of the effects of soil most readily acknowledged by wine-tasting experts is nevertheless difficult to demonstrate scientifically. This is the question of whether minerals in the soil make their way into the grapes and thus affect the taste and texture of the wine. Scientific attempts to trace the exact path of minerals in plant tissue have until now been inconclusive. The problem, however, might lie in the experimental methods used. From a sensory standpoint, the effect seems clear. Rieslings from slate-filled vineyards often smell and taste quite different from Rieslings grown in volcanic or lime soils; they also differ in perceived salinity. It is implausible that these differences have to do exclusively with microclimate (as influenced by soil type) or with the water retention capacity of the soil. More plausible is the explanation that old vines, with their deep and well-developed root systems, can dissolve and absorb minerals from the deeper strata. At sufficiently low yields, these minerals might be found in perceptible concentrations in wine (either as salts or transformed into aromatic compounds). This theory is supported by the fact that wines from younger vines with only surface-level roots only seldom taste minerally. Vines that have been irrigated or have shallow roots display similar shortcomings. On the other hand, vines can easily break through soft rocks such as chalks. The roots of old vines can even be found encroaching into granite. That this is without consequence for the absorption of minerals is hardly conceivable.

terrOir

Although terroir has become a fashionable concept, its value has begun to wane from overuse. Nevertheless, the concept

Invaluable help in steep vineyards: the trackway brings the harvest safely to the valley floor.

is presented here as one that is worth endorsing. Terroir refers to combined effect of all the growing conditions of a vineyard, not only climate and soil but also decisions about cultivation, such as planting density, trellis system, pruning, tillage, canopying, and foliage work. The choice of harvest time and method (by hand or mechanically, in one or several stages) may also be considered as aspects of terroir. The concept of terroir assumes that the vintner should offer wine deemed to be typical of certain sites (from personal experience or passed down through generations). CeLLarinG, Wine styLes, and taste trends

The prime example of a grape variety that can produce a diversity of wine styles is Riesling. It can be a casual quaffing wine in liter bottles, a fruity-sweet Spätlese, an earthy-elegant dry Kabinett, a spicy Auslese, or a high-

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density Trockenbeerenauslese, bursting with sweetness and acidity. For the expert this might be an inexhaustible playing field, but for the layman a confusing maze. And the provisions of the German wine law are notoriously unhelpful in alleviating confusion. One of the fundamental criteria of German white wines is the level of sweetness. Wines with the designation trocken (dry) contain, ideally, no sugar. During fermentation, nearly all of the natural grape sugars in the must are converted to alcohol, until only about one gram of sugar per liter remains, which even the most complete fermentation will fail to convert. Yet very few wines are actually fermented to this extent. For dry wines, the German wine law permits a residual sugar content of up to 9 grams per liter, corresponding to the formula “acid value + 2.” This leads to a situation in which a Silvaner with 6.5 grams of residual sugar and mild acidity—for example, 4.5 grams per liter—may still be labeled as trocken, although it tends toward a mild, almost lightly sweet taste. Conversely, a Saar Riesling rich in acidity, whose fermentation left 12 grams of residual sugar, cannot be labeled as trocken, even though it may taste thoroughly dry. But how does a wine obtain its sweetness? In winemaking, sugar comes into play in two ways. First, sugar is present in the grapes. German Prädikat wines may contain only these natural sugars. For the finished wine to be sweet, either the fermentation process must stop (whether naturally or through the winemaker’s intervention) before the yeasts convert all the grape sugars into alcohol (and carbonic acid), or else sweet grape must is added to the fermented wine. (This process is permitted for Prädikat wines as long as the must comes from the same grapes.) This so-called sweet reserve (Süssreserve) is removed from the must before the onset of fermentation, then sulfured and stored at low temperatures until it is used in calibrating the taste of the fermented wine. Stopping fermentation is the preferred process; most winemakers also add a small dose of sulfur. Refrigeration is less convenient, and because of the filters, less careful. Nobly sweet fine wines, such as Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, and ice wines (Eisweine), often end their fermentations naturally with much residual sugar. The yeasts are, so to speak, stuffed

full from a lavish food supply. If the fermentation threatens to go too far, so that the sugar and alcohol levels are unbalanced, the winemaker can intervene and end the process in order to retain the sweetness. For Deutscher Wein (table wine) and Qualitätswein (ordinary-quality wine), one additional use of sugar is permitted: sugar may be added to the must before the onset of fermentation in order to increase the wine’s alcohol content. In this way, wines made from unripe grapes can still attain a certain stature. The sugar has no effect on the taste of the wine, only on the alcohol level! This use of sugar is less objectionable. Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal, France’s interior minister in the Napoleonic period, described and recommended the practice, which now bears his name. Indeed, as “chaptalized” wines are always a bit less subtle than those without added sugars, at the beginning of the twentieth century the latter wines were marked as “natural.” The legacy of this practice survives in the present German wine law, which permits Prädikat designations to be used only for these same wines. However, in years when grapes fail to ripen, the sugaring of musts may be essential. Moreover, for the production of red wine, judicious chaptalization has another positive and harmless effect: it can stimulate fermentation and promote the extraction of color and aromatic compounds from the grape skins. The information on German wine labels (vintage, place of origin, grape variety, quality level, and flavor) provides only basic details about the wine’s style, revealing little about the overall taste profile and winemaking techniques. It has long been debated whether winemaking style is more important (and influential) than the characteristics that the grapes draw from the vineyard. A simple rule of thumb is that the less complex a wine is, the more likely it is to have been “made in a cellar”; the higher the quality, the more likely it is that restraint was exercised in the cellar. With wines made from the highest-quality grapes from top winegrowing sites, cellaring techniques are only to accentuate rather than to dictate a style. Even so, different wines from the same vineyard site never taste exactly the same. The personality of the vintner who prepares the wine always shines through.

W h at M a k e s a V i n e ya r d U n i q U e ?

Therefore it is necessary to pay attention to the name of the producer as well as the name of the vineyard. What separates the good from the bad? This question has no simple answers. Everything depends on personal taste, although most experienced wine drinkers generally agree as to which styles are best suited to certain grape varieties and regions. In principle, however, whether a steel tank, large wooden barrel, or small barrique is used; whether a red wine is pressed with abundant or minimal tannic agents; and whether a white wine offers fragrance and finesse or a sinewy texture, anything goes. What pleases is what is permitted. There is only one “style” that should raise skepticism, namely wines that follow a marketing idea rather than a wine idea. Designer bottles, special labels, pompous displays and decorations, and self-defined characteristics should be viewed cautiously. These ideas, which could come from cheap business seminars, have little to do with wine and its place of origin.

Since the 1980s, barriques made from French oak are also seen in German cellars.

the VaLUe OF a CLassiFiCatiOn and What tO dO With it

One might say, logically, that a favored vineyard site is a necessary condition for great wine, but it is not a sufficient condition. Unfortunately, not every site designated as “superior” in this wine atlas can deliver a profound wine experience. And the work of a conscientious grower can usually deliver a better than ordinary glass of wine, even if the vineyard from which the wine originated is only average. Even so, classifying vineyards enables us to distinguish those that have, for decades, provided the best wines from their particular region. For one thing, it is enjoyable to view a map and read descriptions of the characteristics of particular vineyards—and then to complement this information with the sensory experience of sampling the wine. For another, recognizing such distinctions keeps alive the differences that are a part of the wine culture. It also provides vintners with incentive to continue to care for the most challenging vineyards. Classifications have their limits. The German wine law of 1971 has redrawn the boundaries of many historical sites

and has permitted their names to be misused in order to give neighboring vineyard sites a marketing advantage. Often the authors of this book found themselves facing a dilemma: if such expanded vineyards are designated as “superior,” then the wines made from less-favorable parts of the vineyard will be overvalued. However, to deny the expanded vineyard the “superior” or “exceptional” designation does a disservice to the part of the vineyard that merited prestige in the first place. In cases of doubt, where the wines from a vineyard’s lesser parcels are predominant on the market, we have opted for the lower ranking. The second limitation of our classification involves vineyards that have strong natural advantages but are cultivated by operations that have not earned renown. We are certain that there are few undiscovered pearls in German viticulture, but we are equally certain that some indeed exist. Should you one day meet one of these yet undiscovered vintners, then our work of this atlas will not have been in vain.

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The History of Winegrowing in Germany It is not known when the first vineyards were planted or

when their grapes were turned into wine. The earliest proof of the systematic cultivation of vines dates back several millennia before Christ, to the blooming culture of the Near East in the modern states of Egypt, Iran, and Israel. A fruit and grape press approximately eight thousand years old, found near Damascus, and a Sumerian cylinder seal to label wine amphora roughly six thousand years old are the oldest evidence of winemaking. The Phoenicians cultivated grapevines in Greece and later in Italy. There is evidence of winemaking in both areas before the time of Christ. In Greece, where wine was initially a medicinal drink, it eventually became a drink for all people, so much so that we can speak of the Hellenes as the forebears of wine culture. With the founding of Greek colonies in the western Mediterranean, wine culture spread toward France around 600 b.c.e. and then to Sicily and Italy about one hundred years later. THE EARLY ROMANS AND THE SPREAD OF VITICULTURE

In the search for the origins and beginnings of viticulture in Germany, we can turn without question to the Romans, who learned it from the Greeks and Etruscans. In the course of the Roman conquest of Germanic territory, knowledge of winegrowing reached German-speaking lands fifty years before the Common Era. From its entry at the port of Massilia (now Marseille), wine traveled up the Rhône, Saône, Rhine, and Mosel to Germany, and in the first centuries of the Common Era, grapevines also Schloss Johannisberg: in the middle of the palace courtyard stands a monument recognizing the creation of Spätlese wines in the eighteenth century.

found their way to Germany. In the third century c.e., the “Wine Emperor” Probus (276–82) advocated winegrowing in the Roman provinces and decreed new plantings along the Rhine and the Danube. The decline of Rome and the barbarian invasions hindered the growth of wine culture, and the Roman knowledge of vine cultivation and winemaking disappeared into the darkness of history. Beginning with Charlemagne (748–814), who made Aachen the imperial seat of northern Europe, German winegrowing experienced its first resurgence. The farsighted emperor regulated cultivation and trade, prohibited the use of animal skins to hold wine, and adopted restrictive rules for winemaking that have found their consummation in the strict tenets of the European Union—a startling continuity. More than 1,200 years ago, his Capitulare de Villis included regulations governing the wine tavern that led to the establishment of the Strausswirtschaft (regional wine tavern), thereby helping to secure extra income for generations of vintners. Although the number of vineyards increased exponentially under Charlemagne, the existing religious foundations, where Roman techniques of agriculture and cellaring were improved, were the true birthplaces of German wine culture. Abbeys were the center and moving force of winegrowing and accumulated a significant amount of income from it. Although, as a rule, vineyards constituted less than 10 percent of an abbey’s dedicated farmland, the sale of wine accounted for about three-fourths of its total income. Lucrative vineyards were accumulated through gifts and legacies from believers who entrusted their souls to the abbeys, through exchanges and purchases, and even through dowries brought to the abbey by entering monks

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and lay brothers. Initially produced for personal consumption and for the celebration of the Eucharist, wine gradually became more and more a traded commodity. The largest trading center in the Middle Ages was in the former bishopric of Cologne, where the Cistercian Eberbach Abbey (in the Rheingau) operated seven cellars of its own and rented another eleven. A clever system of rents collected by the abbeys and noble estates enabled the introduction of winegrowing to the peasants. By the Middle Ages, viticulture had spread to all of Germany. Following the split of the Frankish Empire in the ninth and tenth centuries, winegrowing was brought to middle Germany by the Ottonians and spread all the way to the Baltic Sea. Medieval wine had little in common with the products of today. Especially in the peasant operations, it was more or less an accidental mix of grapes, quickly fermented and sold in barrels. Nevertheless, it became an increasingly important part of everyday life. Good money was paid to abbeys and noble estates with better vineyards and better wine. In spite of its image as a simple house and tavern drink, wine also earned a reputation as a luxury beverage for parties and celebrations—a double identity that sustained wine production in Germany during the following centuries. From the eleventh to the end of the sixteenth century, German viticulture experienced its greatest expansion, peaking at about 300,000 hectares under vine. Of this area, only about one-third remains. The Thirty Years’ War (1618–48) and the Palatinate Wars of Succession (1688–97) depopulated entire sections of the Pfalz, thereby devastating winegrowing in Germany. Vineyards in Bavaria as well as

in northern, eastern, and central Germany were annihilated. In addition, poor harvests contributed to the gradual reduction of vineyards, and former wine regions were put to other agricultural uses. High taxes and tolls also burdened the wine trade. Competition from other drinks, especially beer but also spirits and coffee, put pressure on wine even in its home regions. At the same time, prices for some rare wines shot through the roof: In the middle of the seventeenth century, 1,200 liters of one Rhine wine cost about 300 Goldtaler. At the start of the eighteenth century, the economic situation stabilized. German viticulture gradually retreated to the valleys of the Rhine and its tributaries, and winegrowing became increasingly professional and systematized. In the Rheingau, the designations Kabinett, Spätlese, and Auslese appeared for the first time. The trend on German wine estates toward producing high-quality varietal wines helped Riesling gain ascendancy in many regions. Still, the greater share of the vineyards was in the hands of ecclesiastical or aristocratic owners. THE RISE AND DECLINE OF WINE CULTURE

The year 1803 was a watershed with respect to land tenure. In the course of secularization, brought about by the spread of Enlightenment philosophy and the spillover of the French Revolution into the German states, ecclesiastical principalities, imperial abbeys, the holdings of nobles, and knight fiefdoms were liquidated. Churches and monasteries were plundered, their possessions were sold off, and the nuns and monks were forced to settle elsewhere. With these changes, viticulture in Germany went through another crisis. Yet the changes also led to the birth of many of the best-known secular wine estates, which took over the lands and winemaking expertise of many of the former monastic and aristocratic owners. German viticulture was about to experience a renaissance. More and more estates made quality their core principle, and German wines— especially nobly sweet Rieslings—garnered more recognition at home and abroad. The outbreak of phylloxera at the end of the nineteenth century disrupted viticulture in many parts of Europe. This vine disease, caused by a louse that attacks the roots, first causes the foliage to wither, and then the new shoots lack vigor. The fruit fails to ripen, and two to three years Neumagen: sculpture of a ship used by the Romans to transport wine to their outlying provinces.

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Riesling: The Most German of Grapes as with most grape varieties, the precise origin of riesling remains a mystery. alsace claims to be the home of riesling, based on a documented mention of the grape during a 1477 visit of Duke rené ii of Lorraine. even the origin of the name is uncertain. allegedly dating from the fifteenth century, it could derive from either Russling (Rus = dark wood) or Rissling (rissig = break or tear). in a wine dictionary from 1930, the answer is short and sweet: “homeland: germany. Probably a seedling from the rheingau.” The reasoning appears to have been the fact that before 1392, the rheingau changed from a red-wine region to a predominantly white-wine region. The Cistercian abbey of Kloster eberbach in the rheingau forced this shift and demanded that its tenants plant white grape varieties. Whether or not these plantings involved riesling is less clear; however, cellar records from 1435 do mention “rießlingen in the vineyards.”

Kloster Eberbach: center of German wine culture.

The first known mention of the name using its current spelling is in a 1522 Latin herbal book by hieronymus Bock. The book’s 1577 german edition reads: “rieslinge grows on

Christoph von hutten, decreed on January 11, 1744, that

the mosel, the rhine, and the area around Worms.” however,

in his territory around Deidesheim, “one should no longer

poor harvests and wars put the brakes on winegrowing all

cultivate elbling [Alben], rather only noble varieties, riesling

over europe. only in the middle of the seventeenth century

among them.” in alsace, the Jesuit College in schlettstadt

did efforts to improve the wine quality enable the triumph of

required riesling to be planted in 1756, and thirty years later,

riesling. The st. Clara monastery of mainz decreed in 1672

the elector Clemens Wenzeslaus of Trier ordered “all lesser

that its red grapevines should be replaced with good “rißling-

grape varieties to be uprooted and replaced with riesling.”

wood.” Cultivation of the previously cherished white elbling

But growers included not only ecclesiastical and noble estates

grape was then prohibited. in 1695, st. maximin monastery,

but also cities and communities as well as wealthy merchants

near grünhaus on the ruwer, planted new vines, and it can

and landowners.

be assumed that riesling stocks were among them. in 1720,

nevertheless, monasteries remained the catalysts behind

the former Johannisberg Benedictine abbey planted around

changes in cultivation. The classification Kabinett was applied

294,000 vines, of which “rißling” accounted for the most—

for the first time at Kloster eberbach in 1712 to designate par-

an initial boost noted by the last cellarmaster of the abbey

ticularly valuable wines, and in 1775 Spätlese (late harvest)

of fulda, odo staub: “in the entire rheingau, no other grape

wine was created at the Johannisberg monastery. Chroniclers

besides riesling is permitted for the manufacture of wine.”

reported in 1730 that many vintners “wait patiently for a bit

Today, in many of the wine regions of the new world, Johan-

of rot in order to reach greater sweetness,” and in 1753 and

nisberger is a synonym for riesling.

1760, wine from botrytised grapes from Kloster eberbach’s

Little by little, edicts permitted the introduction and expan-

steinberger vineyard was stored separately as “an extra good

sion of riesling from the mosel to the rhine, from alsace

wine.” however, 1775 is generally considered the beginning

to the Wachau. The prince-bishop of speyer, Cardinal franz

of the intentional late harvest of botrytised grapes.

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after the first symptoms, the vine dies. Phylloxera, unintentionally brought in from the United States, destroyed many vineyards in Germany and caused the extinction of many unique regional grape varieties. At the time there were about 150,000 hectares under vine in Germany. All means of combating the infestation proved unsuccessful. The only remedy was to graft the vines onto phylloxeraresistant American rootstock. Phylloxera was not the only vine disease that growers had to contend with: peronospora and powdery mildew further damaged German viticulture. Under the pressure of these invasions, grapevine research experienced a baptism by fire. Winegrowing schools and experimental stations were established at the end of the nineteenth century in order to institutionalize knowledge of grape breeding and plant diseases. At the same time, social unrest among vintners led to the founding of winegrowing cooperatives according to the proposals of the German social reformer and municipal official Wilhelm Raiffeisen (1818–88). The banding together of small operations helped protect the vintners from harvest gluts and economic disaster while also working to improve the quality of their wines.

Until the end of the Second Reich in 1918, German wines, above all the Rieslings of the Rheingau, the Pfalz, and the Mosel, were to be found on all the top tables of Europe. With the abrogation of noble privileges after the First World War, along with the onset of a worldwide economic crisis and, not least, the boycotts by France and England of German goods, German wine lost important markets—markets that domestic customers were unable to compensate for.

VITICULTURAL CRISES IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

The 1901 wine law, which put forward the first legal definition of wine, was updated in 1930 to separate the regulation of wine from that of other consumable goods, to mandate recordkeeping for vintners, and to delimit distinct viticultural regions. Among the changes, the blending of foreign wines with German wines was strictly prohibited, and the addition of alcohol and sugar to wine was forbidden. Whereas the first German wine laws of 1892, 1901, and 1909 were generally concerned with the definition of wine

A Measure of Quality Whereas in other countries the quality of wine has generally been

sterneuburger must scale (KMW); France and Australia use

assessed on the basis of geographic origin, in Germany the legal

Baumé degrees, and the United States uses Brix degrees.

classification was oriented toward must density: the concentra-

Whether a higher must density always reflects a better wine,

tion of sugar, and thus the potential for alcohol content, in the

particularly for fully ripe grapes, is questionable, although

ripe grapes. In marked contrast to the practice in Mediterranean

a must with 90 degrees Oechsle certainly possesses more

countries, this system in principle makes all quality levels achiev-

potential than a must with only 65 degrees Oechsle.

able by any German vintner. The density is measured in Oechsle degrees (named after Christian Ferdinand Oechsle, 1774–1852).

Minimum must weights in Oechsle degrees for Qualitätswein and

The Oechsle scale (measured by hydrometer) measures the den-

Prädikatswein (formerly Qualitätswein mit Prädikat)

sity of the must compared to an equal volume of water. A liter of

Qualitätswein: 51–72

water weighs exactly 1,000 grams; if a liter of must weighs 1,100

Kabinett: 67– 82

grams, for example, its must density is 100 degrees Oechsle. The higher the Oechsle grade, the higher the qualitative rank: for example, Kabinett or Auslese. The prescribed

Spätlese: 76–90 Auslese: 83–100

Oechsle levels for each grade differ by region. In Austria, the

Eiswein (ice wine)/Beerenauslese: 110–128

must is measured in the same way, using the so-called Klo-

Trockenbeerenauslese: 150–154

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production and were simply a special section of the law governing foodstuffs, the wine law of 1930 took on a political and economic function because it limited the importation of foreign wine. The Second World War reopened the deep wounds in the German wine economy. The dearth of qualified workers, the loss of vineyards to bombing raids, and the liquidation of wine merchants (many of whom were Jewish) were the immediate constraints confronting German wine producers in the war years. The postwar period was initially marked by an international boycott of German products, including wine. As a consequence of these difficulties, by 1950 only 49,000 hectares were under vine, the smallest area in German history. As the euphoria of the “economic miracle” set in during the 1950s, the old idea of agriculture, emphasizing quantity over quality, transformed the industry, with the help of advanced viticultural technology. Viticulturalists worked intensively to develop high-yielding new grape varieties. According to this mindset, traditional manual cultivation practices in the vineyard were too expensive. The possibilities for mechanizing and automating the vintner’s work seemed endless. Vintners were now active winemakers. The systematic control of fermentation put vintners in control of wine styling. What used to happen at the mercy of nature and the vigor of yeasts was now theirs to manage. They could tailor their product to meet the alleged desires of the market at a price consumers were willing to pay. After years of privation, this often meant inexpensive wines that had, instead of pleasurable residual sugar, only an unbalanced and cloying sweetness. From then on, sweet was a synonym for wine that was cheap, simple, and German. Even today, German wines suffer from this stereotype, and the idea that German wine is too expensive if it crosses the ten-dollar threshold is a marketing problem that is closely associated with this old image. It reduces the value of artisanal products. reorganiZaTion anD a reTUrn To QUaLiTy

In 1969 a new wine law was passed that abrogated the outdated laws and at the same time accepted the wine laws of

Oestrich: old crane for loading wine onto Rhine boats.

the European Economic Community (EEC). But on April 28, 1970, with the passing of clauses 816/70 and 817/70, the EEC officially ended the concept of a collective European wine market, and so the law never came into effect. In its place, a new law was passed in July 1971. One of its most important innovations was the introduction of three quality designations—Tafelwein, Qualitätswein, and Qualitätswein mit Prädikat—based on Oechsle weight. Official chemical and sensory evaluations were required for the issuance of a ministerial control number (AP number). The law also stipulated the reduction and aggregation of vineyard sites. As a result, old names that had been used for centuries in some cases disappeared from the vineyard register. In any case, the idea that rankings should be correlated solely with the concentration of sugar in the grapes can hardly be considered a guarantee of quality. With the reorganization of old sites and their bundling into conglomerate sites (Grosslagen), as well as the creation of fantasy vineyard names, simple wines can be offered under the labels of the most famous sites. This law, with

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Classification of German Wines The German wine law of 1971 created a new classification scheme that tied quality levels to the grape must density at harvest. The Oechsle scale determines whether the finished wine can be offered as Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, or Trocken­ beerenauslese. The minimum must densities vary from region to region (see sidebar on page 22). Every German wine must be classified according to the following grades or quality levels:

Deutscher Wein (formerly Tafelwein)

Eiswein

Wines in this category must originate exclusively from German grapes of approved varieties and vineyards. In contrast to other winegrowing countries, Germany produces only a small amount of this grade of wine. Enrichment (chaptalization) to raise alcohol content is permitted.

Classification for wines from berries harvested and cellared at tem­ peratures below freezing (−7 degrees C or colder) from which only the fruit concentrate is pressed. The quality of the grapes must correspond to that for grapes used in Beerenauslese.

Landwein

About one­third of the vineyards in the Rheingau are classified and thus can be planted only with Riesling or Spätburgunder. The clas­ sification is based not only on the quality of adjoining vineyards but also on the climatic and soil conditions. Further criteria are a strict limit on yield (a maximum of fifty hectoliters per hectare), a requirement for hand harvesting, and a sensory evaluation of the wine by color, aroma, and taste. All Erstes Gewächs wines carry a special logo on their labels: three Roman arches in a black bar. The wines are released for sale only on September 1 following the year of harvest.

German Landwein is one step above Deutscher Wein. Landwein must declare the region of origin on the label. Landwein is always dry or half­dry. Enrichment is permitted.

Qualitätswein This is the largest group of German wines. “Quality wines” must be 100 percent from grapes from one of the thirteen official Ger­ man wine regions. Different minimum levels of natural alcohol are specified for each wine according to variety and region. A quality wine may, like a Deutscher Wein, be enriched.

Prädikatswein This category includes several grades of high­quality wine. Enrich­ ment is not permitted. The minimum must densities vary according to variety and region.

Kabinett Classification for fine, light wines from ripe grapes that are rela­ tively low in alcohol.

Spätlese Classification for wines from fully ripe grapes. The earliest permit­ ted harvest date is seven days after the beginning of the general harvest.

Auslese Classification for high­quality wines from particularly ripe grapes that can be made in either a dry style or with residual sugar.

Beerenauslese Classification for sweet wines with high residual sugar, produced from extremely ripe, botrytised grapes. The fruit is harvested by hand.

Trockenbeerenauslese Classification for sweet wines from raisined, hand­selected grapes.

Erstes Gewächs Rheingau

VDP Classifications In the Rheingau, since the harvest of 1999, wines from officially classified sites may be designated as Erstes Gewächs (first­quality growth). On this basis, members of the VDP decided in 2002 on a statute for the classification of Grosses Gewächs (great growth). These are dry Riesling wines from top sites. The designation Erste Lage does not identify a dry style of wine but differentiates ordinary from first­class vineyards, from which wines of differing quality levels and taste profiles can be made. How far this classi­ fication should go and which criteria should be binding for all VDP members remain, because of regional differences, unresolved. Dry­styled Grosses Gewächs wines must be made from classified sites with a long track record of producing wines with sufficient ripeness. They must be made from regionally approved grape varieties at Spätlese ripeness by means of traditional production processes. The yield is limited to fifty hectoliters per hectare. The white wines cannot be released for sale until September follow­ ing the year of harvest; for red wines, two years must pass. VDP operations that produce Grosses Gewächs wines relinquish the possibility of declaring dry Auslese wines from the same site and grape variety. [Translator’s note: The VDP classifications changed in January 2012. See page 9.]

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its bewildering multiplicity, is simply too confusing for consumers, particularly in export markets. The lingering negative image of German wine and the loss in market share, especially in Germany, cannot be solely attributed to the 1971 wine law. Other contributing factors were the thirst for new discoveries, experimentation by the postwar generation, and their rejection of German traditions, including those involving wine. The dusty image of old-fashioned wine had no place in a worldwide, open, and tolerant society. Even so, Germany had become the largest import market for foreign wines. German wines exhibited significant weaknesses. Although 1976 could be considered a landmark vintage, the subsequent years were marked by low and medium quality. In spite of all these obstacles and hurdles, the end of the 1980s marked an upward swing in quality that has persisted and produced some first-class wines in the past few years. The new popularity of German wine is the result of hardworking vintners, an engaged retail trade, a receptive food and wine culture, and interest from the popular media.

german Wine in The WorLD marKeT

The prospects for the German wine trade in the coming years are no longer tied to national or even regional concerns. Rather, viticulture—like agriculture in general—is part of an international economic and retail network that is in part restrictive and in part dominated by lobbying groups, abetted by the industrialization of the wine world. This has the effect of creating a uniform mass taste that makes certain methods of production more favorable and more lucrative. Vintners with the courage to undertake natural winegrowing face increased viticultural and bureaucratic challenges, compounded by a lack of transparency and continuity in the current classification

system. The effort to derive a clear, intelligent, and comprehensible set of definitions of German wines from the current morass of regulation (exemplified by the attempts to define grape ripeness) has only just begun. Regardless of whether a subjective classification of the best sites contributes to this undertaking, it is praiseworthy to begin the search for wine quality in its primary components, where it lies hidden in nature, brought to light by hard work and energy. If, however, the classification system is not well managed and favors unexceptional wines, the system will be undermined. In the final analysis, the attempt to classify as many sites as possible— even in highly parcelized areas—into an elitist and transparent model in order to guarantee top-quality wines is damaging, especially in an international context. The success of German winegrowers, who, more than foreign winegrowers, tend to work small parcels, will depend on more than the serendipitous ownership of privileged vineyards. It requires the combination of ecologically sound vineyard practices and clean, artisanal winemaking methods, along with rigorous oversight. That humans are the deciding factor is simultaneously a strength and a weakness. Insofar as many rules and ordinances are not legally binding, loopholes remain. In the end, the vintner determines the quality of the product, and the informed and quality-conscious consumer judges the success of the vintner’s art. The current view of a dry style as the embodiment of great German wine ignores the fact that the northerly German wine regions produce balanced, light wines with relatively low alcohol that have no serious competition from anywhere in the world, and for that reason alone they are ambassadors for German viticulture. If these wines are passed over in the selection of Germany’s best wines, then a great opportunity will be lost to highlight the uniqueness and exclusivity of German winemaking.

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Grape Varieties More than 140 grape varieties, from Acolon to Zwei-

gelt, are harvested or experimentally grown in German vineyards, although only a good dozen or so have any substantial economic importance. Riesling and Müller-Thurgau (also known as Rivaner) together account for about one-third of total planted vines, or about 102,000 hectares. Among red grape varieties, Spätburgunder and Dornfelder occupy more than 20,000 hectares of Germany’s vineyards. The proportion of recently developed grape varieties has declined in recent years; only Müller-Thurgau, Kerner, Bacchus, and Scheurebe are still prominent among white varieties. By contrast, the classic grape varieties of Silvaner, Grauburgunder (or Ruländer), and Weissburgunder have

Acolon Origin: A cross between Blauer Limberger and Dornfelder, developed in 1971 in Weinsberg, permitted in Germany since 2002 Characteristics: Ripens earlier than Lemberger and has a higher must weight

maintained their share or even gained ground in the past few years. International grapes such as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are also growing in popularity. The recent red-wine boom has brought Dornfelder—in addition to the classic Spätburgunder—to the fore in almost all regions. However, other new red varieties have also been planted: Regent, Acolon, Domina, Cabernet Dorsa, and Cabernet Mitos. The international red varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are not often seen in German vineyards. The most important white and red grape varieties are briefly described below, including the Württemberg specialties Samtrot and Tauberschwarz and the popular Rieslaner.

Area: 460 hectares Wine: Intensely colored red wine with fine fruit aromas and restrained tannins, harmonious and plump

Area: 2,113 hectares Wine: Fruity, aromatic, and pleasant white wines with light nutmeg tones, although often low in acidity

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Cabernet Dorsa

Origin: Member of the Burgundy family, allegedly from a spontaneous cross between Weisser Heunisch and another Burgundy variety. Best examples are from Baden. Characteristics: Early ripening, sensitive to late frosts Area: 167 hectares Wine: Full-bodied white wine with mild acidity

Origin: A cross between Dornfelder and Cabernet Sauvignon, developed in 1971 in Weinsberg, permitted in Germany since 2004 Characteristics: Demanding on the vineyard, good winter hardiness, relatively large crop Area: 214 hectares Wine: Dark-colored, full-bodied red wine with typical Cabernet notes

Bacchus

Cabernet Mitos

Origin: Crossbred in 1933 by Peter Morio and Bernhard Husfeld in Geilweilerhof from a (Silvaner × Riesling) × MüllerThurgau cross Characteristics: Early ripening, abundant crop; high must weights even from less favorable sites.

Origin: A cross between Lemberger and Cabernet Sauvignon, developed in 1970 in Weinsberg, permitted in Germany since 2001 Characteristics: Late ripening, good winter hardiness, high must weights possible Area: 317 hectares Wine: Bluish-red, full-bodied wine with robust tannins; tastes similar to Cabernet Sauvignon.

Maximum yield: Bacchus.

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Origin: Originally from Bordeaux, spontaneous cross between the red Cabernet Franc and the white Sauvignon Blanc, permitted in Germany since 2002 Characteristics: Late-ripening, small berries with thick skins Area: 274 hectares Wine: Black-red color, high in tannins, with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries; additional notes of black pepper, eucalyptus, mint, and cedar; long-lived. Best aged in small oak barrels (barriques).

Origin: Allegedly a cross between Blauer Portugieser and Färbertraube Teinturier du Cher, developed in the early twentieth century in Edenkoben by Gustav Adolf Froelich Characteristics: Undemanding on the vineyard; prefers deep soils; fluctuating crop size. Area: 372 hectares Wine: Dark-colored red wine used primarily to darken wines and in cuvées

Chardonnay (in Austria Feinburgunder or Morillon) Origin: Belongs to the Burgundy family, allegedly a spontaneous cross between Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc, permitted in Germany since 1994 Characteristics: Very adaptable to different soils and climates Area: 1,087 hectares Wine: Full-bodied and frequently high in alcohol, with uncharacteristic flavors (melons, exotic fruits, ripe gooseberries). Suitable for aging in barriques.

Domina Origin: Cross between Portugieser and Spätburgunder, developed in Germany in 1927 Characteristics: Places some demands on the vineyard but fewer on the soil; consistently abundant cropping. Area: 395 hectares Wine: Dark red wine, employed in blends to make a wine opaque or in cuvées

Dornfelder Origin: Developed in 1955 by August Herold in Weinsberg: a cross between Helfensteiner (Frühburgunder × Trollinger) and Heroldrebe (Blauer Portugieser × Lemberger) Characteristics: Not very demanding, dependably high yields (up to 150 hectoliters/hectare), with better quality achievable through limiting yields; sensitive to frost and fungal infections. Area: 8,231 hectares Wine: Dark red color, often fruit-toned with moderate tannins

Elbling, Weisser Elbling Origin: One of the oldest grape varieties in Germany, cultivated by the Romans in the Mosel Valley. Documented as one of the oldest wine grapes in Europe. Characteristics: Early budding and early ripening, resulting in dependably large crops; extremely prone to fungal infections. Area: 583 hectares Wine: Light, lively, and fruity white wines with robust acidity

Frühburgunder, Blauer Frühburgunder, also Clevner (in France Pinot Madeleine) Origin: Probably a mutation of Spätburgunder Characteristics: Early ripening (approximately two weeks earlier than Spätburgunder), thick skins Area: 243 hectares Wine: Brick- to dark red, velvety, with corpulence and aromas of cherries, blackcurrants, blueberries, and raspberries. The better wines are suitable for aging in barriques.

Gewürztraminer, also Roter Traminer Origin: Descended from the age-old Roter Traminer Characteristics: Susceptible to late frosts because of its early budding; late ripening, and thus demanding on the soil; limited and erratic crop size. Area: 832 hectares Wine: Golden yellow, aromatic white wines with a lot of body and low acidity, capable of making dry, half-dry, sweet, and nobly sweet wines; high in alcohol.

Full of character: Lemberger.

Grauburgunder, Grauer Burgunder, also Ruländer (in France Pinot Gris) Origin: Originated in the Middle Ages through a bud mutation of the red Pinot Noir grape Characteristics: Highly demanding on the soil; prefers deep, rich soils; high yield (up to 120 hectoliters/hectare). Area: 4,382 hectares Wine: Frequently copper in color; robust with low acidity, although often rich in extract; ample-bodied and high in alcohol. The names Grauburgunder and Ruländer have been cause for confusion in Baden. Ruländer is traditionally a lush wine, while Grauburgunder is slimmer, more acidic, and dry.

Gutedel, Weisser Gutedel (in France Chasselas) Origin: One of the oldest grape varieties, said to originate from Egypt; reached Baden via Switzerland around 1780. Characteristics: Requires at least an averagequality, wind-protected vineyard, with deep, somewhat damp soil. Medium to high yield.

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Characteristics: Frost resistant; ripens earlier than Riesling; less demanding on the soil; susceptible to diseases. Area: 4,004 hectares Wine: Fine, racy wines with pronounced acidity, reminiscent of Riesling, sometimes with slight nutmeg tones

Lemberger, Blauer Limberger (in Austria Blaufränkisch) Origin: Thought to be an accidental cross in the Middle Ages between Heunisch and Franconian varieties, brought to Württemberg from Austria Characteristics: Late ripening, highly demanding, medium yields Area: 1,664 hectares Wine: Dark-toned, tannic, and strong red wine, full of character and long-lived

Merlot

Old variety: Sauvignon Blanc.

Area: 1,123 hectares Wine: Pale yellow, lighter, lively white wine with fresh acidity. A specialty of the Markgräflerland, rarely brought to market from anywhere else in Germany.

Huxelrebe Origin: Developed in 1927 by Georg Scheu in Alzey, from a cross between Gutedel and Courtillier Musqué Characteristics: Enormous crop size Area: 677 hectares Wine: Pale yellow, fruity bouquet of apricot, passionfruit, and even honey and jasmine; mild acidity and full body. Capable of producing cellar-worthy, delicious sweet wines.

Kerner Origin: Developed in 1929 by August Herold in Weinsberg from a cross between Trollinger and Riesling

Origin: From Bordeaux, believed to be a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and a still-unknown variety Characteristics: Rich crop, small berries with thick skins; ripens earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon, but has less acidity and more alcohol. Area: 416 hectares Wine: Dark, soft, and smooth wines; bottled on its own as well as blended into Bordeaux-styled cuvées.

Müller-Thurgau, also Rivaner, Riesling × Silvaner Origin: A cross not between Riesling and Silvaner but more likely between Riesling and Madeleine Royale (Chasselas de Courtillier); developed by Hermann Müller, originally from the Swiss canton of Thurgau. Characteristics: Not very demanding, reliably high yields (up to 200 hectoliters/hectare); low must weight. Area: 13,988 hectares Wine: Floral, lightly perfumed wine with modest acidity

Muskateller, Gelber Muskateller Origin: Old variety, descended from Muscat Blanc à petits grains Characteristics: Average ripening time; porous grapes with thick-skinned berries.

Area: 139 hectares Wine: Light, acid-dominated white wine with powerful nutmeg notes and relatively low alcohol

Portugieser, Blauer Portugieser Origin: Brought to Germany around 1840 from either Austria or Hungary Characteristics: Undemanding, early ripening, with dependable crop (up to 160 hectoliters/hectare) Area: 4,683 hectares Wine: Pale red color, light bodied, velvety, mild acidity, pleasant with full mouthfeel; popular as a rosé.

Regent Origin: Developed in 1967 by Gerhardt Alleweldt in Geilweilerhof from a cross between Diana (Silvaner × Müller-Thurgau) and Chambourcin (a recent red variety), permitted in Germany since 1995 Characteristics: Fungus resistant, early ripening, high must weight, frost resistant Area: 2,183 hectares Wine: Intense red color, meaty and robust with moderate acidity

Rieslaner Origin: Developed in 1921 by Dr. Ziegler in Würzburg from a cross between Silvaner and Riesling Characteristics: Demanding; yields similar to Riesling; prone to stem rot. Area: 85 hectares Wine: Riesling-like, with an aromatic bouquet and racy acidity

Riesling, Weisser Riesling (in the Ortenau [Baden] also Klingelberger) Origin: Unclear origin, thought to be descended from a wild grape, first documented in 1477 Characteristics: For the highest quality, needs a long growing period as well as an appropriate site and soil Area: 21,197 hectares Wine: Characteristic, aromatic wines with racy acidity. Capable of producing great dry wines, as well as Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, and ice wines.

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Samtrot Origin: A mutation of the Müller grape (Pinot Meunier), discovered in 1928 in a vineyard in Heilbronn Characteristics: Uneven yields, higher must weights than Spätburgunder Area: 372 hectares Wine: Similar to Burgundy wines; velvety red wine with harmonious acidity.

Sankt Laurent Origin: Descended from Pinot Noir, introduced to Germany in 1850 Characteristics: Early budding; very susceptible to botrytis Area: 673 hectares Wine: Dark red wine with velvety tannins, aromas of wild forest fruits and black cherries

Sauvignon Blanc (in Austria Muskat-Sylvaner) Origin: Very old variety, spread worldwide from France (Bordelais, Loire), permitted in Germany since 2001 Characteristics: Early ripening Area: 260 hectares Wine: White wine with spicy flavors and hints of green pepper, stinging nettle, and gooseberry

Scheurebe (in Austria Sämling 88) Origin: Developed in 1916 by Georg Scheu in Alzey from a cross between Silvaner and Riesling Characteristics: Late ripening; highly demanding of the overall site but less so of the soil. Area: 1,781 hectares Wine: Acid-dominated white wine with racy grapefruit and cassis notes, similar to Sauvignon Blanc. Nobly sweet wines often of excellent quality.

Schwarzriesling, also Müllerrebe (in France Pinot Meunier) Origin: Considered a Pinot Noir mutation Characteristics: Average demands on site and soil, less susceptible to diseases, medium to large crop size Area: 2,424 hectares Wine: Ruby red with fruity notes; lacks acidity in many vintages.

Silvaner, Grüner Silvaner, also Sylvaner Origin: Apparently a natural cross between Traminer and Österreich Weiss, brought to Germany from the Styria in Austria Characteristics: Late budding, large crop, resistant to fungal infections Area: 5,314 hectares Wine: Often neutral in taste; in the best cases produces elegant, substantive dry wines with character and fine fruit.

Spätburgunder, Blauer Spätburgunder, also Blauer Burgunder, Blauburgunder (in France Pinot Noir) Origin: Brought to Germany from Burgundy around 850 Characteristics: Very demanding on the vineyard and soil Area: 11,435 hectares Wine: Modern German Spätburgunder wines resemble French Pinot Noir wines; intensively colored, tannic, meaty and rich, suitable for aging in barriques.

Tauberschwarz, also Blauer Hängling or Blaue Frankentraube Origin: Origin unknown, planted in Franconia since the sixteenth century Characteristics: Thin skinned, susceptible to botrytis Area: 14 hectares Wine: Light, fruity red wines with bright color; in the best years, garnet red with spicy aromatics.

Trollinger, Blauer Trollinger (in South Tirol [Italy] Grossvernatsch) Origin: First documented in South Tirol and Trent (Trentino), brought by the Romans to the Rhine and Neckar valleys in Germany Characteristics: Thrives readily with an abundant crop; large berries with thin skins. Area: 2,518 hectares Wine: Ruby red, velvety wine with fresh and juicy fruits. A specialty of Swabia, rarely available outside of Württemberg.

Well-known: Weissburgunder.

Weissburgunder, Weisser Burgunder, also Klevner (in France Pinot Blanc) Origin: Emerged from a mutation of Grauburgunder, probably in the fourteenth century Characteristics: Demanding on the site; prefers deep soils with good water retention; average to late ripening. Area: 3,491 hectares Wine: Powerful but very fine wines, often with savory acidity and delicate pear notes

Zweigelt, Blauer Zweigelt, formerly Rotburger Origin: Developed in 1922 by Fritz Zweigelt in Klosterneuburg (Austria) from a cross between Blaufränkisch and Sankt Laurent Characteristics: Not very demanding on soil and site; early ripening with consistent yields. Wine: Dark, velvety red wines with good fruit, medium tannins, and fine acidity (Number of hectares provided by the Federal Statistics Office, 2006)

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Saar Whole Region 

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Ruwer Saxony

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Mainviereck, Miltenberg  Page 206 Mainviereck, Marktheidenfeld  Page 207 Maindreieck, Hammelburg  Page 208 Maindreieck, Karlstadt  Page 209 Maindreieck South  Pages 210/211 Maindreieck, Volkach  Page 213 Steigerwald  Page 214

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Badische Bergstrasse  Page 162 Kraichgau  Pages 164/165 Sulzfeld  Page 165 Ortenau  Pages 166/167 Northern Ortenau  Page 167 Durbach  Pages 168/169 Kaiserstuhl and Tuniberg  Page 170 Breisgau  Page 171 Northern Markgräflerland  Pages 172/173 Southern Markgräflerland  Page 175 Northern Bodensee  Pages 180/181 Southern Bodensee  Pages 180

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currently the largest of the smaller German wine regions. The vines are found mostly in the middle and lower valley of the Ahr River, predominantly on south-facing slopes between the villages of Altenahr and Bad Bodendorf, about where the Ahr meets the Rhine at Remagen. The region stretches along the Ahr for about twenty-five kilometers, flowing southwest to northeast. It is bounded in the northwest by the Ahr Mountains and protected from the elements by the forested Hohe Eifel region. The slopes are predominantly slate, with loess and loam found at lower elevations. Some vineyards contain basalt, sandstone, and weathered greywacke. Topographically, the craggy, winding middle Ahr valley, with its steep vineyards and overhanging cliffs (a subregion also known as the upper Ahr) differs significantly from the lower Ahr valley, which opens up at Walporzheim and typically has flatter, basalt-laden vineyards, such as the Heimersheim Landskrone. The upper Ahr, past the Altenahr Übigberg, has no vineyards. In the deeply cut valley, prevalent sunshine and mild temperatures make for very favorable winegrowing conditions. The almost Mediterranean climate is ideal for redwine production. Close to 88 percent of the area under vine is planted with red varieties, mainly Spätburgunder, Portugieser, Frühburgunder, and Dornfelder. Riesling and Müller-Thurgau are the most common white varieties. This area, the largest contiguous red-wine region of Germany, was once dubbed a “red wine paradise.” The wine is indeed paradisiacal: for the past two decades, the vintners of the Ahr have produced dry red wines full of character from their best vineyards. It is not surprising that the premium red wines of the region now fetch lofty prices.

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Even along the Ahr, winegrowing history begins with the Romans, though definitive archaeological evidence is still lacking. Other sources allege that the first vineyards in the Ahr valley were planted around 275 c.e., when the Franks passed through. The earliest documented evidence of winegrowing comes from the second half of the eighth century. A good hundred years later, in 893, according to the estate index (which includes land-lease records) of the Prüm Benedictine abbey, there were large vineyards in eight Ahr settlements, including Ahrweiler, Walporzheim, Dernau, and Altenahr, which are still important wine villages today. Vineyards later spread upstream and into the side valleys. In the early Middle Ages, most vineyards belonged to religious foundations, which promoted and encouraged winegrowing. In the eleventh century, secular dignitaries and burghers became vineyard owners for the first time. By then, white grape varieties dominated the vineyards. Only in the late Middle Ages did red varieties come to account for a good share of plantings, and not until after the Thirty Years’ War (1618–48) did the red Burgundy varieties dominate.

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Winegrowing in the Ahr valley waxed and waned over the following centuries. With the invasion of the French in 1794 and the ensuing French occupation, the owners of vineyards were not only subjected to higher taxes but also faced with competition from inexpensive and alcohol-rich French wines. As a result—partly because of the French protective tariffs—Ahr winegrowers rapidly developed a trade in red wines with Belgium. These wines became known as Ahrbleichart (Ahr pink wines), though they no longer resembled the pale Schiller wines of earlier times but had an intense, dark-red color. Even the sparkling wines, especially those from Walporzheim, had a good reputation and were sold to English consumers at high prices. The region experienced another period of growth when it was annexed by Prussia following the Congress of Vienna in 1815. High protective tariffs shielded Ahr vintners from French imports, allowing their red wines to thrive in the domestic market. These brief golden years ended with the expansion of the German Customs Union, which simultaneously cut off the lucrative trade with Belgium and allowed inexpensive red wines from the Pfalz into the Prussian market, putting enormous pressure on Ahr winegrowers. There also followed several poor harvests and many unsalable vintages. Vineyards no longer provided a living for vintners. As a result, many Ahr winegrowing families left Germany for America. In an attempt to offset the many challenges, in 1869 the vintners of the village of Mayschoss formed one of the first winegrowing cooperatives in the

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world. By the end of the nineteenth century, there were twenty similar winegrowing associations in the Ahr valley. No sooner had wine prices halfway recovered than phylloxera attacked the Ahr valley in the 1880s, destroying about 200 hectares of vineyards by 1910. The total area under vine contracted steadily from 1,087 hectares (in 1883) to 606 hectares (in 1925). Then vineyards were afflicted by a new plague: the fanleaf virus attacked Spätburgunder vines and reduced yields so significantly that by the end of the 1950s, white wines accounted for one-third of total production. With the parcelization of estates resulting from partibleinheritance laws (allowing property to be divided among heirs), which were already in place before the French occupation, many vineyard possessions were divided into smaller and smaller holdings (sometimes less than half a hectare). In 1989, only five winegrowing operations had more than five hectares of vines. Even today most Ahr winegrowers (around 80 percent) do not bottle their own wine but instead sell their grapes to one of the four remaining cooperatives. Nevertheless, more than sixty operations still bring their wines to market under their own label. As a consequence of the parcelization of vineyards and the endeavors to terrace the steep slopes to facilitate planting, care, and harvesting, growing costs have gone through the roof. For many vintners, viticulture is no longer a profitable venture. The consolidation and modernization of viticulture that began in 1957, known in German as Flurbereinigung (including the terracing of slopes and

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Area: 548 hectares Grape Varieties: Spätburgunder (61.1%), Portugieser (9%), Riesling (7%), Frühburgunder (6%), Dornfelder (4%), Regent (3%), Müller-Thurgau (2%), Weissburgunder (1%), Grauburgunder (0.5%), Dunkelfelder (0.5%) Predominant Soil Types: Between Altenahr and Marienthal, greywacke and weathered slate. Between Walporzheim and Heimersheim, cliff loam and loess loam, with weathered stone, greywacke, and weathered slate in the steeper sites.

Average Annual Precipitation: 662 mm (Bad Neuenahr) Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 46 mm (Bad Neuenahr) Average Annual Temperature: 9.8 degrees C (Bad Neuenahr) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,370 (Bad Neuenahr) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service) Main Danger for Winegrowing: Late spring frosts

The Human Contribution to Terroir: The pioneering vintners along the Ahr contributed to the terroir for the first time in the 1980s by limiting yields, improving vine cultivation, and producing dry Spätburgunder wines. Biggest Misconception: The so-called Ahrbleichart (Ahr pink wines) that are frequently considered the predecessors of rosé or Schiller wines were probably not pink in color but a “decidedly dark red wine,” as described in one nineteenthcentury source.

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the building of service roads through vineyards), laid the foundation for many other structural improvements. At the same time there was an increase in the plantings of high-yielding Spätburgunder vines, just in time to slake the thirst of the thousands of day trippers and weekend tourists from Bonn, Cologne, and the neighboring Rhineland— one consequence of the postwar “economic miracle” of West Germany—who were served the region’s pinkish-red, often characterless wines. The red-wine paradise had become a popular vacation spot. Even before the worldwide red-wine boom, Ahr vintners had had little problem selling their wines. Their red wines were marketed as unostentatious and pleasantly sweet, and the still-rare dry varieties likewise sold well. Making better wines, at least initially, was not a necessity. That this redwine paradise was woken from its half-sleep in the mid1980s is unanimously attributed to a single man, Werner Näkel. This convert to winemaking, who after short stints as a math and physical education teacher took over his family’s Meyer-Näkel winery, decided to let his wines ferment on the grape skins. He was also the first Ahr vintner to experiment successfully with the use of French barriques. As soon as Näkel won acclaim for his 1987 dry Dernauer Goldkaul Spätburgunder, other winegrowers changed their own procedures, and the results sparked the boom that has lasted until the present. The key to the region’s production of high-quality red wines—in addition to the use of the best Burgundy clones, limits on yields, modern winemaking practices, and aging in barriques—is that the vintners of the Ahr are now united in their approach. In the wines’ typicity and fruity opulence, the better Spätburgunders from the Ahr are unmistakable, particularly those from the slate soils of the region’s best sites. Most of them show the hallmarks of the individual vintners. A number of growers do not release their best wines for immediate consumption, instead giving them more time to age in barriques. This gives the Frühburgunder and Spätburgunder wines not only more structure but also greater potential for cellaring.

Optimal habitat for Spätburgunder: the smallest Einzellage along the Ahr, Walporzheim Gärkammer. CLIMATE

Many years ago, before the undeniable effects of climate change disrupted long-held beliefs about winemaking, the fifty-first parallel of latitude was considered the northernmost boundary for quality wine production. The Ahr region lies at 50°30' north and might therefore have been thought of as the winegrowing North Pole. Despite this, red-wine production has been successful because the Ahr possesses ideal climatic and microclimatic conditions, even for the capricious Spätburgunder. Because of its location at the southern rim of the so-called Cologne Lowland (Kölner Bucht), the climate of the Ahr profits from the tempering influence of the Gulf Stream. In addition, the topography of the middle and lower Ahr creates a favorable exposure, and the soil benefits at night from the warmth stored during the long days in the rocky cliffs and stones that form the vineyard walls. The relatively small surface area of the Ahr River gives off less warmth than the Mosel or Rhine, though it still is an important factor in the region’s consistent climatic conditions. Every once in a while the vintners are threatened by spring frosts brought on by cold air masses that spill into the valley and collect at the foot of the vineyards.

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The Ahr appellation was newly defined under the 1971 wine law. It consists of the Walporzheim/Ahrtal subregion (Bereich) with the Grosslage Klosterberg and 43 Einzellagen, of which 40 are under vine. The legal reclassification brought less change here than elsewhere because many Einzellagen had already been consolidated in 1963. The region is divided geologically and topographically into two parts. The upper region of the middle Ahr, between Altenahr and Marienthal, is marked by

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the deep, meandering river valley and the dramatic rock formations carved by the river. In the narrow parts of the valley, vineyards reach almost to the river’s edge. Larger bights occur only at the basins of Mayschoss and Dernau. In the steep, terraced sites, enclosed in some places by the stone walls, the soils consist of loess-deficient greywacke and weathered slate. Behind the striking cliffs known as the Bunten Kuh, shortly before Walporzheim, the valley opens up. From here the vineyards, especially on the sun-drenched left bank, stretch all the way to the Heimersheim Kapellenberg. While greywacke and weathered slate continue to dominate the steep sites from Walporzheim to the upper portions of the region, the flatter slopes toward Bad Neuenahr possess deep soils of cliff loam and loess loam mixed with weathered slate. A higher percentage of greywacke and weathered slate still prevails, however, in the Heimersheim Landskrone. The vineyards along the Ahr are diverse in soil type, exposure, and microclimate, all of which contribute to the different taste profiles of the wines. For example, the wines from the steep vines of the upper valley are generally more delicate, minerally, and fruity, while those from the cliff-loam and loess-loam soils of the lower valley are more full-bodied and rich, though exceptions certainly exist (for example, the fruity Spätburgunder wines from the steep sites surrounding Walporzheim). As is the case in other regions, not even single vineyards have similar growing conditions for all parcels, though some do, such as Gärkammer and Kräuterberg in Walporzheim and Pfarrwingert in Dernau. Even the vineyards that earned the VDP’s Grosses Gewächs classification in 1999 for the production of Spätburgunder, as well as those vineyards qualifying as Erstes Gewächs, often have bits and pieces or entire parcels that do not meet the criteria for these designations. Only the core parts of these vineyards can bring forth the best wines.

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EXCEPTIONAL VINEYARDS Ahrweiler Rosenthal Page 36/B5

Area: 21 hectares Altitude: 110–180 meters Exposure: South-southwest Steepness: 30– 60% Soil: Predominantly greywacke in the eastern half (loamy stone), cliff loam (stony, sandy loam) along the footslope and in upper parts, predominantly loess (sandy loam) along with loess loam and slate in the western half. Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Portugieser, Frühburgunder

along the Ahr Characteristics: Top-rated site of Ahrweiler, distinctive for the high protective walls of the local roads and the ruins of a viaduct Most Important Producers: J. J. Adeneuer, H. J. Kreuzberg, Meyer-Näkel, Jean Stodden, Mayschoss-Altenahr Winegrowers’ Cooperative Wine: From the greywacke and slate soils, fine, fruity Spätburgunders capable of aging well; from the other soils, powerful, full-bodied, almost massive wines.

Altenahr Eck Page 36/C2

Area: 7.8 hectares Altitude: 150–260 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 40– 60%

Soil: Greywacke and weathered slate with a high proportion of stone; in Reimerzhoven, loess and loess loam (lightly stony to stony, sandy loam). Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Riesling Characteristics: The site stretches from the castle ruins of Are to Ravensley, near Reimerzhoven. Steep terraces in the deeply cut, narrow valley near Altenahr. Only onethird under vine. Most Important Producers: Deutzerhof– Cossmann-Hehle, Mayschoss-Altenahr Winegrowers’ Cooperative, SermannKreuzberg Wine: Spätburgunder wines from the weathered slate soils exhibit precise minerality; wines from greywacke soils are powerful and focused. Rieslings are racy, with nerve.

Dernau Pfarrwingert Page 36/C4

Area: 8.8 hectares Altitude: 125–220 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 15– 60% Soil: Weathered stones, sandstone-like structure of greywacke (grainy rubble and sediment) with fragments of shale Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Characteristics: The Pfarrwingert is the choicest part of the Dernau Hardtberg and was declared an Einzellage in 1971. One of the hottest sites along the Ahr, with an advantageous microclimate, southerly exposure, steep slopes, and easily warmed, mineral-laden soil. Most Important Producers: H. J. Kreuzberg, Meyer-Näkel, Reinhold Riske Wine: Aromatic red wines with subtle fruits and fine spices

Heimersheim Landskrone Page 37/B23

Area: 15 hectares Altitude: 80–170 meters Exposure: South by southeast

Exceptional vineyard: the Einzellage Dernau Pfarrwingert.

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Steepness: 15– 60% Soil: Weathered soil with greywacke and greywacke slate (heavy loam soil), cliff loam, and loess Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Portugieser Characteristics: Situated on rich basalt summit above Heimersheim Most Important Producers: Deutzerhof– Cossmann-Hehler, J. J. Adeneuer, Nelles, Meyer-Näkel Wine: Spicy and ripe Burgunder wines full of character from greywacke and greywacke slate; plump wines from cliff-loam and loess soils.

Neuenahr Sonnenberg Page 37/B1

Area: 26.2 hectares Altitude: 100–150 meters Exposure: South; also east and west in the narrow side valleys. Steepness: 10–45% Soil: Skeletal agglomeration of greywacke and greywacke slate mixed with cliff loam, loess loam, and loess (similar soil to the neighboring site, Neuenahr Schieferlay). Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Portugieser, Dornfelder Characteristics: One of the top sites in the Ahr, where southerly exposure and steep slopes allow for maximum solar irradiation and provide a favorable microclimate. Most Important Producers: Meyer-Näkel, Jean Stodden, J. J. Adeneuer, H. J. Kreuzberg, Nelles, Brogsitter, Mayschoss-Altenahr Winegrowers’ Cooperative, Sonnenberg, Burggarten, Peter Lingen Wine: Plump and full wines from the cliffloam and loess-loam soils; fruity, elegant, fine, and racy Burgunder wines from greywacke.

Walporzheim Gärkammer Page 36/C5

Area: 0.6 hectare Altitude: 110–180 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 15– 60% Soils: Stony, sandy-fine loam with greywacke and weathered slate Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder

along the Ahr Characteristics: Smallest site in the region, still planted in parts with ungrafted rootstocks. Soil, steepness, and the slate walls surrounding the vineyard help retain warmth. Most Important Producers: J. J. Adeneuer (sole owner) Wine: Sappy, pure, and elegant Spätburgunders of spicy aromatics, extraordinary finesse, and outstanding quality. Delicate Spätlese and Auslese wines.

Walporzheim Kräuterberg Page 36/C5

Area: 3.7 hectares Altitude: 110–180 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 15– 60% Soils: Weathered slate with greywacke (loamy soil) and stony, sandy, fine cliff loam Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Characteristics: Ancient, steep terraces. Almost Mediterranean microclimate due to its location between mountains, its light and stony soil structure, slope, and the extensive solar irradiation. Most Important Producers: J. J. Adeneuer, Meyer-Näkel, Brogsitter, Maibachfarm, Dagernova Wine: Fragrant, powerful Burgunder wines with typical herbaceous aromatics; fruity and piquant from the greywacke soils, fuller and heavier from the cliff-loam soils.

SUPERIOR VINEYARDS Ahrweiler Silberberg Page 36/BC5

Area: 13.8 hectares Altitude: 110–180 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 30– 60% Soils: Predominantly greywacke (loamy, stone soil), also cliff loam (stony, sandy loam), isolated areas of slate (loamy slate soil) and loess (sandy loam) Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Dornfelder Characteristics: Sits above a Roman villa

Most Important Producers: J. J. Adeneuer, H. J. Kreuzberg, Brogsitter, Sonnenberg Wine: Usually light-bodied Spätburgunder wines: fruity from the greywacke soils and fleshy from the loess.

Dernau Hardtberg Page 36/C4

Area: 22.2 hectares Altitude: 125–260 meters Exposure: Southeast by west Steepness: 10– 60% Soils: weathered greywacke (up to 1-meterdeep loamy stone soil); in lower valley in the direction of Marienthal, loess and cliff loam. Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Frühburgunder, Müller-Thurgau Characteristics: Situated in inviting, steep basin of Dernau. Two orientations, interrupted by small side valleys: south toward Dernau and southeast toward Marienthal. Most Important Producers: H. J. Kreuzberg, Meyer-Näkel, Jean Stodden Wine: Powerful and characterful wines from loess and cliff loam, smoothly elegant from greywacke

Heimersheim Burggarten Page 37/B2

Area: 14.3 hectares Altitude: 80–200 meters Exposure: Southwest by southeast Steepness: 10–50% Soils: Variegated soils of greywacke and greywacke slate (light, stony loam), loess, and loess loam turning to cliff loam; basalt in the upper part of the vineyard. Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Domina, Riesling Characteristics: Most of the site, along with Heimersheim Landskrone, sits below a volcanic basalt summit. Most Important Producers: J. J. Adeneuer, Nelles, Deutzerhof–Cossmann-Hehle, Meyer-Näkel, Burggarten Wine: Because of the diverse soil types, the Spätburgunders are very different from one another: fruity and spicy from the greywacke slate, powerful and full-bodied from the loess and loam, and weighty and fiery from the basalt.

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Marienthal Trotzenberg Page 36/C4

Area: 5.8 hectares Altitude: 120–200 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 10–45% Soils: Predominantly greywacke (1-meterdeep loamy stone soil); cliff loam and some loess loam (light, stony loam) in lower part. Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Characteristics: The southwest-facing site is parabolic in shape, catching and concentrating warmth. The best wines come from the south-facing parcels. Most Important Producers: Meyer-Näkel

along the Ahr Wine: Wines from the upper portion are powerful and meaty; those from parcels toward the valley are fuller, with a dearth of acidity.

Mayschoss Mönchberg Page 36/CD3

Area: 56.2 hectares Altitude: 140–260 meters Exposure: West by southwest Steepness: 10–75% Soils: Stony to lightly loamy weathered greywacke and slate, loess loam Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Riesling, Regent

Characteristics: The Mönchberg is a diverse site. At the river bend before Mayschoss it consists of steep terraces that appear almost hewn into the cliffs; at the northern rim of the Mayschoss basin, vineyards are more accessible. The southfacing terraces are some of the best parcels along the Ahr. The weathered slate retains warmth and gives the wines their minerally, fiery taste. Most Important Producers: Deutzerhof–Cossmann-Hehle, Jean Stodden, Mayschoss-Altenahr Winegrowers’ Cooperative Wine: Racy, powerful, and ripe Rieslings; Spätburgunders with stature and finesse from stony weathered slate; fruity, velvety Spätburgunders from loamy weathered slate.

Neuenahr Kirchtürmchen Page 36/B6

Area: 8.9 hectares Altitude: 120–160 meters Exposure: Southeast by southwest Steepness: 10–40% Soils: Four different types: greywacke to greywacke slate (skeletal loamy, stone soil), loess and loess loam (sandy loam to loam, somewhat stony), cliff loam (lightly stony, sandy loam), and slate (loamy, slate soil). Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Portugieser, Domina Characteristics: Historical vineyard with distinctive soil structure. Many hectares have been sacrificed to a road that cuts through the vineyard to connect with the autobahn. Most Important Producers: Deutzerhof– Cossmann-Hehle, H. J. Kreuzberg Wine: Spätburgunders with peppery notes, earthy flavors, and dark berries. Some wines have fine fruit and character (from slate soils), some have massive depth (from loess and loam).

Prime location in the Hardtberg, with weathered greywacke soil: the Einzellage Dernau Pfarrwingert.

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Neuenahr Schieferlay Page 36/B6

Area: 12.1 hectares Altitude: 100–150 meters Exposure: South by southwest, also west and east Steepness: 10–45% Soils: Greywacke and greywacke slate (skeletal loam to heavy loam soil), cliff loam (lightly stony, sandy loam), as well as loess and loess loam (lightly stony, sandy loam) Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Characteristics: Steep site with a southerly exposure, though the side valleys face west and east. A loess ravine cuts through many parcels. Most Important Producers: H. J. Kreuzberg, J. J. Adeneuer, Nelles, Sonnenberg Wine: Very diverse red wines: fruity, spicy wines from the greywacke soils; bulky and velvety from the cliff and loess loam.

Rech Herrenberg Page 36/D3

Area: 17.1 hectares Altitude: 130–260 meters Exposure: South by east Steepness: 25– 60% Soils: Loess and loess loam (stony to slightly stony, sandy loam); also greywacke (loam-stone soil). Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Portugieser, Riesling Characteristics: The vines profit from optimal exposure on the steep, partly renovated south-facing terraces opposite the Saffenburg ruins. One parcel (Weingut Jean Stodden) consists of ungrafted Spätburgunder vines. Because not all areas of the Herrenberg offer such favorable conditions, the vineyard cannot be designated as exceptional. Most Important Producers: Deutzerhof– Cossmann-Hehle, Jean Stodden, Maibachfarm Wine: Racy Rieslings with piquant, fresh acidity. Full-bodied yet elegant Spätburgunders with fine fruit and good aging potential; the wines from loess-loam soils are broader and weightier.

Enthroned on a mighty basalt summit over the Ahr Valley: the Einzellage Heimersheim Landskrone.

Walporzheim Domlay Page 36/C45

Area: 9.7 hectares Altitude: 110–250 meters Exposure: South and west Steepness: 15– 60% Soils: Weathered greywacke with stony and skeletal loam soil; sandy loam in the flatter areas. Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Frühburgunder, Dornfelder Characteristics: Less than one-third of the total area is currently under vine. Parcel quality varies, with only the steepest areas capable of producing first-class wine. Most Important Producers: J. J. Adeneuer, Maibachfarm Wine: Red wines from greywacke with fine fruit and piquant acidity

GOOD VINEYARDS Ahrweiler Daubhaus, Page 36/B6 13.6 hectares, south, 10–35%, predominantly loess (loam), also greywacke (heavy, loamy stone soil); full potential not yet realized. Walporzheim Alte Lay, Page 36/C5 5 hectares, south, 10–30%, weathered slate, predominantly greywacke (stone and skeletal soil) Walporzheim Pfaffenberg, Page 36/C5 18.7 hectares, southwest, 10–30%, weathered slate, predominantly greywacke (loam to heavy loam soil), largest vineyard in Walporzheim

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Mosel Whether or not the steep cliffs of the Mosel form the

most attractive German wine region is a matter of opinion, but it is certainly one of the world’s most fascinating winegrowing areas. With a course carved deep into ancient slate mountains, the Mosel River—at about 545 kilometers the longest tributary of the Rhine—is flanked by its own tributaries, the Saar and the Ruwer. Originating at an altitude of 735 meters at Col de Bussang in the French Vosges, the Mosel flows 303 kilometers through France; then it forms a 36-kilometer border between Luxembourg and Germany (from Apach to Sauermündung) before continuing another 206 kilometers through Germany to Koblenz, where it joins the Rhine. MOSEL WINEGROWING

On the steep cliffs overlooking the narrow Mosel River valley, straddling the fiftieth parallel— close to the northern limit of viticulture—winegrowing can be a dizzying experience. On the steepest cliffs, where agricultural machinery cannot be employed, the work has to be carried out by hand. In some places, machines and equipment can be brought in only by the use of winches or cables. For centuries, growers in the Mosel followed their own distinctive methods of staking and training vines, including forming the vine into a bow shape (Bogrebenerziehung). Only after 1900 did large estates introduce the wire framing that was already widely used elsewhere. However, individual vine trellising has many advantages on steep sites because it allows workers to traverse the dangerous slopes and provides the grapes with good light and aeration. Of course, the manual labor required on the Mosel is clearly an additional cost for growers. About 1,500 working hours are needed to cultivate one hectare on the Mosel; in the flatter Pfalz region, the figure is less than half of this. Broad and renowned: the Würzgarten by Ürzig is one of the best-known Mosel vineyards.

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Yet overcoming these natural hurdles and geological challenges is rewarding. The Mosel region is not only a lovely cultural landscape but also a wine landscape with a highly idiosyncratic profile. The area allows for a wine style which, at its best, brings forth wonderfully tart Kabinett wines and fruity, finessed Spätlese. Besides the Rheingau, the Mosel is the only German region with a tradition of nobly sweet Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, and ice wines. The Rieslings can be long-lived and astonishingly fresh even after decades of aging. Although rich in extract, a Mosel wine can retain its graceful character under the weight of its rich and complex fruit. However, if fruit, sweetness, racy acidity, and the relatively low level of alcohol are not carefully balanced, the Rieslings can be

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dull and sappy. There is a fine line between splendor and wretchedness. In these almost unworkable places, there is more to the difficult task of cultivating the vines than simply earning a living. Along the Mosel, as even the Romans seem to have recognized, enthusiasm and passion for the wine and the landscape are crucial ingredients.

HISTORY

Roman legions conquered the region around 50 b.c.e. The city of Trier (Augusta Treverorum, later an imperial residence and one of the capital cities of the Roman Empire) was founded in 17 b.c.e. In the late antique period, Trier had upward of 60,000 residents. Initially, wines were imported from Gaul and Italy for the expanding military and civil populations, but the Romans soon began cultivating their own vines in the mineral-rich slate cliffs in the relatively mild river valleys. All along the Mosel River, archaeologists have found the ruins of Roman estates,

temples, graves, and forts, as well as countless cellars at the foot of some of the best vineyards, including the antique cellar complex in Piesport. The cliffs above the Lieser tributary were probably already completely planted with grapevines in Roman times. With the withdrawal of the Romans from the German provinces and the arrival of Christianity in the fourth century, wine, an essential component of the Christian liturgy, gained new importance. Following the disturbances of migration and the resulting losses and devastation, the Franks furthered winegrowing on the Mosel by initiating new plantings and cultivating existing ones. The oldest medieval document attesting to viticulture and vineyard ownership along the middle Mosel is from the year 634. The St. Maximin monastery owned vineyards in the towns of Kirsch, Longuich, Pölich, and Leiwen. In the succeeding centuries, numerous religious foundations were established, which extended vineyards throughout the Mosel valley through gifts and bequests. The extent of viticulture on the Mosel reached its peak around the year 1000. St. Maximin owned vineyards on the upper middle Mosel as well as on the Lieser, Saar, and Ruwer tributaries. Besides the monasteries, the Trier bishopric was richly endowed with vineyards. All ecclesiastical winegrowing operations scrupulously adhered to strict regulations governing planting, harvesting, winemaking, and even sales. These contributed to the viticultural and economic success of Mosel winegrowing.

RIESLING

Riesling owes its dominance on the Mosel today to a slow but intentional process. Although the grape was known on the Mosel by the fifteenth century, it was not until the beginning of the twentieth century that it became the most widely planted variety. This belated success is astounding considering that the conditions in the protected river valleys and the heat-retaining slate soils are optimal for the late-ripening Riesling. The growing sea-

Influencing taste: the soil in the vineyards of the Mosel consists predominantly of weathered Devonian slate.

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Area: 8,078 hectares (including 112 hec­ tares in the saarland’s Moseltor, which is technically part of the Mosel wine region, but not including the saar and Ruwer sub­ regions) Grape Varieties: Riesling (55%), Müller­ Thurgau (16%), elbling (7%), Kerner (5%), Dornfelder (4%), spätburgunder (4%), Weissburgunder (2%) Predominant Soil Types: Along the upper Mosel, dolomite with soils of shell lime­ stone, marl, and Keuper (saliferous marl). on the middle Mosel, dark Devonian slate, mostly weathered slate soils with high stone content. on the terraced Mosel, calcare­ ous sandstone, silt, and shale, as well as quartzite sandstone; soils here also contain a proportion of stone. Average Annual Precipitation: 706 mm (Bernkastel)

Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 55 mm (Bernkastel) Average Annual Temperature: 10.1 degrees C (Bernkastel) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,358 (Bern­ kastel) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. source: German Weather service) Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Hail, strong rain (which causes erosion), drought (par­ ticularly for south­facing slopes with shal­ low soil and high stone content), fungal infections, animal pests. The Human Contribution to Terroir: efforts by some Mosel winemakers to counter the onslaught of bland, sweet Mosel wines across Germany are now producing convinc­ ing results. Instead of cultivating flat areas along the river and valleys, several little­

son, as a rule, lasts about 100 days. On the Mosel, however, from bud break in mid-April to the onset of ripening in early September, the season lasts between 120 and 140 days. From the ripening period to the start of harvest at the end of October is approximately another 50 to 60 days. The mild microclimates in the steep vineyards provide a growing season long enough for the grapes to accumulate minerals, natural fruit sugars, and flavors. At harvest in October—or November depending on the vintage— the small, plump Riesling grapes have reached full ripeness. In their juice is hidden a lively acidity in addition to complex fruit aromatics. Despite the long ripening period, Mosel wines often show their strength through their low alcohol content, often less than 10 percent. The last prince-bishop of the Holy Roman Electorate of Trier, Clemens Wenzeslaus, decreed in 1786 that Riesling should be planted in greater quantities, as it was ideally suited to the soil and climatic conditions of the Mosel and promised, above all, profitability. But it was not until the

known estates have preferred to cultivate the steepest slopes. Here, the topography has precluded much alteration to the soils, which thus retain their original character­ istics. Flurbereinigung has in many places led to reparcelization and realignment of centuries­old holdings in the interest of improved cultivation. Biggest Misconception: The top tier of Mosel wines, which derive much of their character from their delicate, elegant residual sugar levels, were overshadowed in the 1970s by sticky­sweet wines from irresponsible cooperatives and industrial wineries. The region still suffers from this negative image. At the same time, many vintners have recognized the potential of sweet wines and now produce elegant and harmonious wines.

advent of clonal selection in the beginning of the twentieth century that the grape became dominant, with 88 percent of Mosel vineyards planted with Riesling, while the previously dominant Elbling grape maintained a share of about 10 percent, mostly along the upper Mosel. When vine diseases in the mid-nineteenth century destroyed many of the vineyards, vines were widely replaced with diseaseresistant stocks—a major cash outlay for wine estates. But utter catastrophe was avoided, and to this day many Mosel vineyards remain planted with original rootstocks. After Riesling, Müller-Thurgau is the most abundantly planted variety along the Mosel. Red varieties, especially Spätburgunder and Dornfelder, made a return to the Mosel in the 1980s, but plantings of newer varieties such as Bacchus, Ortega, Optima, and others have decreased significantly. In the 1970s, vineyards were extended to the side valleys of the Mosel—including many areas unsuitable for viticulture. A kind of gold rush occurred along the river

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with increasing tourism and a consistent demand for inexpensive, quaffable wines. Many vintners and wine producers were concerned only with making the greatest quantity of wine at the lowest possible cost. This trend helped contribute to the decline of many quality vineyards’ reputations, both domestically and abroad. In the 1980s, Mosel wine conjured up images of sugared water. The “cellar spirits” that had been summoned to save Mosel viticulture had instead helped to sack prices in the cellar.

Although there are still some mediocre Mosel wines, they pose no serious threat to a two-thousand-year-old wine culture. With the resurgence of quality wines during the past few years, the profile of Mosel wines across the globe has risen. Vintners such as Wilhelm Haag in Brauneberg, Dr. Manfred Prüm in Bernkastel-Wehlen, and Ernst Loosen in Bernkastel enjoy excellent reputations worldwide and have entered the top tier of winegrowers— exclusively with Riesling. In addition, Gerhard Grans in Leiwen, Raimund Prüm in Bernkastel-Wehlen, Johannes Selbach in Zeltingen, Theo Haart in Piesport, Reinhard Löwenstein in Winningen, Clemens Busch in Pünderich, Annegret Reh-Gartner in Morscheid, and a talented younger generation of vintners—including Nik Weis of St. Urbans-Hof in Leiwen, Eva Clüsserath in Trittenheim, Markus Molitor in Bernkastel-Wehlen, Bernhard Kirsten in Klüsserath, and Thomas Haag in Lieser—have created a promising future for Riesling on the Mosel. They are not intimidated by the natural conditions that make winegrowing so toilsome. Under the motto “Back to the future,” old and young are working hand in hand to restore the image of Mosel Riesling. These vintners do not produce wine in a uniform style but instead show how diverse Mosel Riesling can be. Depending on the soil, sometimes the wines are racy and fruity, sometimes powerful and mineral-laden. Aromas and flavors of apples, pears, peaches, apricots, and citrus fruits, along with herbs and flowers, are typical for Mosel Rieslings. The fully ripe, nobly sweet wines are characterized by exotic fruit flavors—mango, passion

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fruit, fig—as well as honey and raisins. The long course of the Mosel River, with its different climatic conditions, offers all kinds of possibilities. In addition to the classically sweet Rieslings, with their delicate balance between fruit and acidity and the minerality contributed by the steep, slate-filled vineyards, there are ripe wines with or without residual sugar, marked by their roundness, relatively high alcohol content, sharpness, and power. Tart and sweet wines account for about 60 percent of total production in the region, while dry and half-dry wines account for the remaining 40 percent. Wineries that focus on the German market generally designate about 60 percent of their production as dry or half-dry. A full third of the region’s wine leaves Germany, exported mostly to the United Kingdom and the United States but also to Japan, the Netherlands, and recently Scandinavia.

ClIMATe AND soIls

Thanks to its sheltered valleys, the Mosel has one of the warmest maritime-influenced climates in all of Germany. Frosts are more or less prevented by the good heat retention of the Mosel River. Temperature swings are also relatively modest, with moderately cold winters and pleasantly warm summers. The annual average temperature is between 9.1 and 10.5 degrees C. The south-facing vines in the deeply cut and serpentine Mosel valley are warmest because of their optimal sun exposure. On the north-facing slopes, where the exposure is less favorable, cultivation is very limited. The average annual amount of sunshine is about 1,360 hours. Eight to ten days of fog, especially in the fall, affect the east-facing slopes, where the morning sun produces less warmth than the midday sun received by south- and west-facing slopes. Moreover, different wind conditions prevail in various parts of the Mosel valley: in the wider stretches of the valley and the high-altitude sites, most notably from March through Piesport Goldtröpfchen: like the benches of an amphitheater, vineyards surround the village of Piesport, whose viticultural history dates back to the Romans.

May, high winds can contribute to the premature drying of the grapes. Most winds originate from the southwest, though in Bernkastel-Kues the prevailing wind comes from a more westerly direction. The most important element of the soil in the Mosel vineyards is Devonian slate, which originated more than 400 million years ago with the incursion of a shallow tropical sea into the Rheinische Schiefergebirge (Rhineland slate mountains). Most frequently encountered are dark slate, which can be found in about 50 percent of the cultivated area, and red slate, which appears in about 16 percent. The deep vine roots, extending about one meter into the earth, provide the grapes with the water and minerals that lend the wines their uniquely rich expressiveness. The slate in the steep sites moderates nighttime temperatures by gradually releasing the warmth stored during the day. The forests that cover the mountain slopes protect the vines from wind and blasts of cold air. The particularly warm south-facing slopes offer habitat for plants and animals that elsewhere are found only at more southerly latitudes, including the Apollo butterfly, the European green lizard (Smaragdeidechse), and the rock bunting (Zippammer). There are large natural stands of boxwood along the terraced Mosel.

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THe WINe DIsTRICTs

The official wine region, encompassing over nine thousand hectares, is divided into six districts: Burg Cochem (Mosel, from Koblenz to Zell), Bernkastel (Mosel, from Briedel to Trier), Saar, Ruwertal, Obermosel (Mosel, from Trier to the boundary of Rheinland-Pfalz and the Saarland), and Moseltor (Saarland, to the French-German border). The core of the region, with about 8,195 hectares under vine, is broken into three districts: the lower and middle Mosel (where the best-known Mosel winegrowers are located) and the upper Mosel. Burg Cochem (1,475 hectares), with its narrow river valley and its precipitous cliffs along the lower Mosel, is

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Niederberg Helden, Bernkastel Doctor, and Graach Himmelreich across the river, and then the vineyards of Wehlen, most notably the Sonnenuhr, which the producer Joh. Jos. Prüm interprets better than any other. Their ripe Rieslings are of an exceptional force and complexity. Somewhat farther upriver are the Zeltinger vineyards. Back on the left bank of the river sits Ürzig, with its massive red slate and sandstone cliffs. The Würzgarten, the pride of the area, brings forth plump and powerful Rieslings and is perfectly interpreted by Dr. Loosen and Markus Molitor, both from Bernkastel-Kues. And finally come the Erdener vineyards of Prälat and Treppchen, from which Dr. Loosen produces its internationally known wines. South of Trier begins the upper Mosel, also known today as the southern Mosel (see map on page 46). The stretch from Perl to Wasserliesch forms the border between Luxembourg and Germany. The approximately 670 hectares under vine here are not steep slate sites but are planted in a

wide and mostly flat valley. Geologically, the upper Mosel belongs to the Paris basin and more closely resembles the soils of the Champagne region of France than it does the rest of the Mosel. On the dolomite soils, which include shell limestone, Keuper, and marl, the Elbling grape, also to be found in the Cochem district, is the most commonly planted variety. Fresh Elbling wine is frequently refermented in bottle to make lively sparkling wines and crémant. Besides Elbling, Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder are increasingly being planted on the area’s limestone soils, along with Auxerrois and Chardonnay. The Moseltor district is a part of the physical region of the upper Mosel, though it is located in the federal state of the Saarland (as opposed to Rheinland-Pfalz) and thus is considered its own viticultural area, with about 112 hectares under vine. The Saar and Ruwer regions are treated separately in subsequent chapters.

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Area: 31.5 hectares Altitude: 110–240 meters Exposure: Southwest by southeast Steepness: 60–75% Soil: Fine weathered soil from the Devonian period, with 60–80% slate; good water retention without danger of waterlogging. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Lieser, Fritz Haag, Max Ferd. Richter Characteristics: Very steep, directly southfacing site with shallow basins; protected from above by a forested ridge. Wine: Light, fine, delicate, and lively Rieslings with fruity and mineral notes

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Erden Treppchen Page 53/E1

Area: 36.4 hectares Altitude: 120–220 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 50– 65% Soil: Red weathered slate with abundant stone Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dr. Loosen, Markus Molitor Characteristics: Cultivated since Roman times Wine: Firm wines with their own elegant nerve and mineral-laden acid structure

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Graach Himmelreich

Area: 10.5 hectares Altitude: 110–210 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 60–70% Soil: Similar to Brauneberg Juffer (see above) Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Lieser, Fritz Haag, Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Max Ferd. Richter, Witwe Dr. H. Thanisch– Erben Thanisch Characteristics: Core of entire Juffer site; produces quality grapes even in challenging vintages. Wine: Elegantly cut, filigreed, and multifaceted Rieslings characterized by layers of fruit and well-defined minerality

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Area: 1.5 hectares Altitude: 110–220 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 55– 65% Soil: Red weathered slate with relatively high stone content Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dr. Loosen, Dr. F. Weins-Prüm

Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dr. Loosen, Markus Molitor Characteristics: The site name comes from a common seventeenth-century practice of infusing the wine with herbs from a nearby herb garden (Würzgarten). Wine: Spicy, fruity wines with fine acidity and defined structure. Good aging potential.

Wehlen Sonnenuhr Page 51/C45

Area: 44.3 hectares Altitude: 110–195 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 65–70% Soil: Pure, medium-deep weathered Devonian slate with a high stone content (over 50%). Forests at the upper part of the vineyard provide good water balance. Most Important Grapes: Riesling

Area: 56.7 hectares Altitude: 110–260 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 45– 65% Soil: Deep, weathered Devonian slate; some parcels have blue slate. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Studert-Prüm, Weingüter Geheimrat “J” Wegeler– Gutshaus Bernkastel, Dr. Loosen, Joh. Jos. Prüm, S. A. Prüm Characteristics: Contains ungrafted vines and individually trellised vines. Rapid warming of soil and good aeration of vineyard. Wine: Minerally and elegant, though some wines are also racy, with freshness and liveliness that can express power and volume. Firm acid structure, good aging potential.

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Ürzig Würzgarten Page 52/E6

Area: 53 hectares Altitude: 120–320 meters Exposure: South by east-southeast Steepness: 45– 65% Soil: Red weathered slate with high stone content

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Most Important Producers: Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Studert-Prüm, Weingüter Geheimrat “J” Wegeler– Gutshaus Bernkastel, Dr. Loosen, Markus Molitor, Joh. Jos. Prüm, S. A. Prüm, Selbach-Oster Characteristics: Good soil warmth, thanks to the site’s southerly exposure. In 1848, Jodocus Prüm built a sundial in the rock face in the middle of the Wehlen vineyards from which the site takes its name. Wine: Elegant, racy wines with yellow, succulent fruit and intense minerality and earthy nuances. Good aging potential.

Winningen Uhlen Page 57/B34

Area: 14.5 hectares Altitude: 75–210 meters Exposure: South by west Steepness: 50–70% Soil: Sandy, blue-gray slate, some clay sediment, more than 50% stone Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: HeymannLöwenstein, Reinhard and Beate Knebel Characteristics: The best parcels in Uhlen are Blaufüsser Lay, Laubach, and Roth Lay. Wine: Elegant wines with cool structure, yet finessed and full of minerality

SUPERIOR VINEYARDS Bernkastel Doctor Page 51/D5

Area: 3.2 hectares Altitude: 125–200 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 65–70% Soil: Stony, weathered Devonian slate with high proportion of fine earth. Good water retention. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Weingüter Geheimrat “J” Wegeler– Gutshaus Bernkastel Characteristics: One of the most famous and, at one time, most expensive vineyards

along the Mosel in the world. The majority of the site is still planted with ungrafted rootstocks. Exposed to winds but with good sun exposure. Wine: Wines of crystal-clear radiance. Animated fruit with exotic nuances and clear mineral notes; fresh acidity and balance. Good aging potential.

Bernkastel Graben Page 51/D5

Area: 11.7 hectares Altitude: 125–225 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 60% Soil: Medium-deep weathered Devonian slate; stony, loamy in parts Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Studert-Prüm, Markus Molitor, S. A. Prüm Characteristics: On the town side of the mountain, with a view of Graach and the neighboring Bernkastel Doctor vineyard Wine: Firm and piquant wines with racy acid structure and balanced fruit

Bernkastel Lay Page 51/D5

Area: 7.9 hectares Altitude: 115–135 meters Exposure: West by southwest Steepness: 50% Soil: Medium-deep, stony, blue weathered slate Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: S. A. Prüm, Dr. Loosen, Markus Molitor, Joh. Jos. Prüm, Witwe Dr. H. Thanisch–Erben Thanisch Characteristics: Many individually trellised vines Wine: Finessed wines with firm, elegant structure, mineral acidity, and great balance

Graach Domprobst Page 51/C5

Area: 17.8 hectares Altitude: 130–260 meters Exposure: southwest Steepness: 50– 60% Soil: Medium to deep soil, stony, weathered slate, relatively high proportion of fine earth Most Important Grapes: Riesling

Most Important Producers: S. A. Prüm, Studert-Prüm, Markus Molitor, SelbachOster Characteristics: Good sun exposure in the middle of a wall of vines between Bernkastel and Wehlen. Graach was one of the largest medieval wine communities of the electorate of Trier. Wine: Elegant but powerful and spicy wines of fine structure and high, defined minerality

Graach Josephshöfer Page 51/C5

Area: 5.7 hectares Altitude: 120–170 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 50–70% Soil: Gray weathered slate with plenty of fine earth, especially on footslope. Upper part is more than 50% stone. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Characteristics: Wind-sheltered site with relatively good soil warmth and water retention. View of the former Josephshof monastery. View upriver to the wine villages of Graach and Kues. Wine: Powerful wines, baroque in style, with nuances of peach, mirabelle plums, red berries, and even earthy and herbaceous notes of mint. Defined, lively minerality. Good aging potential.

Hatzenport Kirchberg Page 57/De2

Area: 5.2 hectares Altitude: 80–200 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 70% Soil: Reddish, sandy slate, sandy quartzite with iron (hematite), more than 50% stone Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: HeymannLöwenstein Characteristics: Typical steep vineyard along the terraced Mosel, with several fallow parcels. On one of the terraces sits the late-Gothic Johannis Church. Wine: Structured and finessed wines with a fine taste of iodine and savory herb

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Hatzenport Stolzenberg Page 57/E2

Area: 1.5 hectares Altitude: 80–200 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 20–80% Soil: Devonian sediment from the Nellenköpfchen strata, sandy, gray-brown slate; more than 50% stone. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: HeymannLöwenstein Characteristics: Best site in Hatzenport Wine: Firm, richly structured wines with velvety tones and finessed radiance

Leiwen Laurentiuslay Page 48/D6

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Area: 17.3 hectares Altitude: 120–240 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 50–70% Soil: Medium and deep soils, dry and damp weathered slate; some parts have a high proportion of fine earth. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: St. UrbansHof, Grans-Fassian Characteristics: Hot but wind-exposed site. Has a 360-degree view of the wide expanse of the “four corners of the Mosel,” Leiwen, Köwerich, Thörnich, and Detzen Wine: Full-bodied wines with good length and typical flavors of white pepper, orange peel, and peach

Lieser Niederberg-Helden Page 51/D4 E — F

Area: 25 hectares Altitude: 120–240 meters Exposure: South by southwest

along the Mosel Steepness: 60–75% Soil: Fine weathered slate from the Devonian period with a high proportion of fine earth; 40–70% slate. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Lieser Characteristics: The central area of the site is slightly rounded, offering protection and creating a cauldron for warmth. Wine: Perfect balance between finesse and a highly structured density; marked by minerality.

Piesport Domherr Page 49/A1

Area: 5 hectares Altitude: 120–150 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 30–70% Soil: Soft Devonian slate with occasional quartzite; high proportion of fine earth, deep soils. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Reinhold Haart Characteristics: Good water balance because of the expansive forest above the steep vineyard; fine earth, soft and deep soil. Wine: Wines with an earthy, mineral character; spicy. Restrained fruit flavors highlighted by a creamy, juicy acidity.

Most Important Producers: St. UrbansHof, Reinhold Haart, Grans-Fassian Characteristics: The site includes areas within the boundaries of Piesport and Dhron. The south-facing U-shaped bend of the Mosel protects the site from wind. The cliffs of the so-called Mosel Loreley offer protection against the cold northern winds. Long days of sunshine. Wine: Juicy, finessed Rieslings with aromas of exotic fruits and notes of pear and cassis. Structural elegance and plenty of minerality; good aging potential.

Piesport Grafenberg Page 48/AB6

Area: 5 hectares Altitude: 120–200 meters Exposure: Southeast Steepness: 50–75% Soil: Hard red slate with a high proportion of fine earth

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Piesport Schubertslay Page 49/A1

Area: 0.5 hectare Altitude: 125–150 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 55– 60% Soil: Clayey, open weathered slate soil with good capacity for water retention Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Vereinigte Hospitien

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Characteristics: One-of-a-kind terraced vineyard with ungrafted rootstocks in the south-facing Mosel loop in the middle of the Piesport Goldtröpfchen vineyard Wine: Rieslings with exotic fruit notes that are defined by their ampleness and firm structure with harmonious, fresh acidity

Pünderich Marienburg Page 53/B4

Area: 96 hectares Altitude: 100–230 meters Exposure: East by southwest (left bank), west (right bank) Steepness: 50–70% Soil: Stony, weathered slate, strewn with loam in parts Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Clemens Busch Characteristics: At the entrance to the striking Zeller Hamm river bend is the wine village Pünderich, whose most distinctive vineyard is the steep Marienburg. Wine: Light, fruity wines with mineral nuances

along the Mosel Trittenheim Apotheke Pages 48/D6, 49/D1

Area: 68.5 hectares Altitude: 120–240 meters Exposure: Southwest Steepness: 50– 60% Soil: Weathered slate, high stone content, strewn with gravel in places Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Ansgar Clüsserath, Grans-Fassian Characteristics: One of the best-known sites along the middle Mosel; several parcels produce top wines. Wine: Taut, firm structure with a pronounced acidity, sometimes lively fruit with finesse and density

Winningen Röttgen Page 57/B4

Area: 11.2 hectares Altitude: 75–180 meters Exposure: South by east Steepness: 40–75% Soil: Devonian sediment with blue, sandy slate, turning yellow-brown to bluish-black

because of oxidation; stone content above 50%. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: HeymannLöwenstein Characteristics: At the annual Steillagenfest (Steep Slope Fest), wines can be sampled across a 2-kilometer stretch of the vertiginous vineyards Wine: Unique Rieslings with powerful structure and clear-cut fruit notes

Wintrich Ohligsberg Page 51/F1

Area: 6.9 hectares Altitude: 120–200 meters Exposure: West by southwest Steepness: 40–80% Soil: Firm, grayish-blue slate, strewn with quartz; high stone content. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Reinhold Haart Characteristics: In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Ohligsberg wines were among the most expensive in Germany. Just below the steep vineyard lies the dammed river with a weir system and lock. Upstream, the river bends at Piesport. Wine: Intense flavor of flowers and white and yellow fruits, including lemon and grapefruit. Clear structure with a fine, lightly mineral acidity.

Zeltingen Sonnenuhr Page 51/B4

Area: 40 hectares Altitude: 110–160 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 55–70% Soil: Medium-deep weathered slate, stony Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Joh. Jos. Prüm, Markus Molitor, Selbach-Oster Characteristics: The village of Zeltingen has nearly one thousand years of viticultural history. Wine: Full-bodied wines with balance and elegance; juicy with refreshing acidity

Wehlen Sonnenuhr, one of the most prized Riesling vineyards in the world.

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GOOD VINEYARDS Bernkastel Alte Badstube am Doctorberg, Page 51/D5

1.8 hectares, south, 45– 60%, dark Devonian slate, weathered slate soil with high proportion of fine earth and humus, good water flow. Sole possession of Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler in Bernkastel. Bernkastel Bratenhöfchen, Page 51/D5 17.4 hectares, southwest, 15–55%, mediumdeep, stony, weathered slate, partly loamy Brauneberg Kammer, Page 51/ C2 0.3 hectare, southeast, 15– 65%, mediumdeep weathered slate with loam, sole possession of Weingut Paulinshof Bremm Calmont, Page 54/B2 18.8 hectares, southwest by southeast, 30–70%, very stony, weathered slate and greywacke Dhron Hofberger, Page 49/BC12 84.3 hectares, east by east-southeast, 30– 60%, loamy, weathered slate soils, parts stony, flat; best parcels in middle section. Enkirch Batterieberg, Page 53/e4 1 hectare, west by southwest, 20– 60%, stony, weathered slate, strewn with loam Erden Herrenberg, Page 53/De12 15.5 hectares, southeast by southwest, 15– 62%, weathered slate, stony Kesten Paulinshofberger, Page 51/e1 15.9 hectares, south by southeast, 20– 60%, deep weathered slate, stony Klüsserath Bruderschaft, Page 48/BC46 184.8 hectares, southeast by southwest, 25– 60%, medium-deep weathered slate, best parcels in upper-middle section Köwerich Laurentiuslay, Page 48/CD6 17.4 hectares, southwest, 25– 65%, surface to medium-deep weathered slate, best parcels in middle section Longuich Maximiner Herrenberg, Page 48/e3

11.5 hectares, southwest, 25– 60%, deep weathered slate with high proportion of fine earth Lösnich Försterlay, Page 53/e1 9.4 hectares, southwest, 15– 60%, stony, weathered slate

Trittenheim Apotheke, a steep and famous vineyard on the Mosel’s left bank. Neef Frauenberg, Page 54/B23 15.6 hectares, southwest, 25–55%, stony weathered slate, greywacke in parts Neumagen Rosengärtchen, Page 49/CD1 26.1 hectares, southwest by west, 25– 60%, stony, parts loamy, weathered slate Pölich Held, Page 48/eF5 108.8 hectares, south by east, 10–45%, surface to medium-deep weathered slate, loamy sand with gravel at footslope Pommern Sonnenuhr, Page 56/F5 18.6 hectares, south, 15– 60%, stony, weathered greywacke with high proportion of fine earth Pommern Zeisel, Page 56/F56 6.5 hectares, south, 15–55%, stony greywacke and weathered slate Thörnich Ritsch, Page 48/C45 15.2 hectares, south-southeast by southwest, 30– 62%, stony, weathered slate, steep slope

Trier Deutschherrenberg, Page 71/D2 12.8 hectares, southeast by west-southwest, 15–45%, surface to medium-deep weathered slate Trittenheim Altärchen, Page 49/De12 165 hectares, southeast by west, 10–55%, stony weathered slate, parts gravelly, alluvial soils at footslope, best parcels in middle section overlooking river bank Trittenheim Felsenkopf, Page 48/D6 0.5 hectare, west by southwest, 25– 60%, surface-level, stony, weathered slate, sole possession of Milz-Laurentiushof Ürzig Goldwingert, Page 52/e6 0.3 hectare, south, 30– 65%, weathered slate, stony, deep, sole possession of Dr. PaulyBergweiler Wehlen Klosterberg, Page 51/B3 9.9 hectares, southeast by south, 30–58%, stony, parts loamy, weathered slate

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ing from Filzen, not far from where the Saar meets the Mosel, to Serrig, a distance of only about twelve kilometers. Vines line the steep cliffs above the river and grow in the river’s side valleys, where they do not benefit from the river mesoclimate and are exposed to dangerous winds. These disadvantages are made up for by the vineyards’ facing directly south, which allows the optimal ripening of grapes. Many of the best sites in the Saar, for example in Wiltingen, Oberemmel, Ockfen, Wawern, and Ayl, lie in valleys east or west of the river. Even though the Saar vineyards are only a few kilometers from the Mosel, they possess their own distinctive qualities. As on the Mosel, Riesling is the most important variety, and it is the slate soils that lend the wines their particular character. However, two factors give Saar wines their distinctive profiles: first, the vineyards of the Saar are situated at altitudes about fifty to one hundred meters higher than those on the Mosel. Second, the Saar vineyards lie much closer to the Eifel and Hunsrück mountain ranges. These factors lead to lower average annual temperatures than on the Mosel. The wines typically achieve a certain strength uncharacteristic of

Saar

Area: 735 hectares Grape Varieties: Riesling (78%), MüllerThurgau (6%), Weissburgunder (5%), Spätburgunder (5%), Kerner (2%) Predominant Soil Types: Various grades of weathered slate, greywacke. Fine earth: diffused brown soil, clayey, silty, often with reddish components.

Average Annual Precipitation: 795 mm (Saarburg)

Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Late frosts, insufficient grape ripeness

Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 66 mm (Saarburg)

The Human Contribution to Terroir: The Saar Canal between Biebelhausen and Hamm created an additional water channel approximately 2.5 kilometers long. Between the original course of the Saar and the canal is an artificial island, about six square kilometers in area. The surface area of the Saar, increased by the canal,

Average Annual Temperature: 9.9 degrees C (Trier) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,265 (Trier) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service)

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the Mosel as well as more acidity, which, in the best vintages, gives the wines their brightness and power. WINES OF THE Saar

The aromatics of Saar wines differ from the ripe fruity notes of wines from the middle Mosel. Saar wines typically have citrus notes: orange blossom, lemon rind, and bergamot. Even ginger is not uncommon: it is usually paired with a pronounced mineral undertone, including scents of damp rocks, smoke, and sometimes even sandpaper. We should not automatically assume that Saar wines are inferior to those of the Mosel because of the greater ripening challenges they face. In fact, the opposite might be true. Saar wines are more variable in their quality, but the best examples are unrivaled. The climate makes cultivation extremely difficult. In weak vintages, achieving a must density of 60 degrees Oechsle—a minimum requirement for even the simplest Qualitätswein—can be a challenge even for the most meticulous of producers. The potential for low ripeness and high acidity levels once made Saar grapes good candidates for sparkling wines (Sekt). Light but vibrantly acidic grape must produces pleasant and harmonious bubbly wines. Since the end of the 1980s, there have been so many good vintages that the producers in the Saar harbor optimism about the changes in climate. Good vintages are characterized by a delayed growing period and dramatic swings between day and night temperatures. Riesling’s aromatics attain great complexity in these conditions, and the typical acidity of Saar wines attains its most pleasant form. Instead

not only influences the microclimate of the vineyards on the island (notably Wiltingen Schlangengraben and Kanzem Sonnenberg) but also increases the warming capacity of the mesoclimate of the entire northern Saar valley. realignments of the vineyards in the Saar have been comparatively cautious. Most steep sites maintain their historical

of seeming too strong, even “simple” Qualitätswein and Kabinett wines give an impression of crystalline freshness. Even the fruity and nobly sweet wines benefit from these conditions. Their balance is not only intense but exceptionally elegant. Hardly any Auslese wines from the Saar make an ungraceful impression. The slender, balanced style of Saar wine is tightly bound with the minerality of the slate soils. On the palate, salty nuances and juicy acidity provide balance to even the sweetest Prädikat wines. WINEGrOWING

In organizational terms, the Saar is distinguished from its neighboring regions by its concentration of rather large landholders. Small family operations that survive on one or two hectares of vines are rare here. More typical are tento twenty-hectare operations, many of which can claim a manorial past. One fundamental reason for the lack of smallholding vintners is the Saar’s northerly climate. With the limitations of part-time viticulture, only the most favorable vintages can produce satisfactory results. This makes small-scale winegrowing unattractive. The predominance of large operations on the Saar can also be attributed to winegrowing’s expansion here in the Middle Ages, mostly through the efforts of monasteries. Following secularization, most of the church estates wound up in the hands of noble families or wealthy burghers. One of the best known vineyards, Ockfen Bockstein—today one of the prettiest sites along the Saar—was not freed up until the time of Prussian rule.

appearance. Humus is added to the soil in many areas. This practice mitigates the disadvantages of lean slate soil and enriches the grapes with organic materials. Growers continue the traditional practice of “slating” the soil surface, that is, scattering pieces of slate between rows of grapevines. This is done not just to impress tourists and wine lovers but also to retain soil warmth.

Biggest Misconception: Wines from the Grosslage Wiltinger Scharzberg are becoming more common in the market. These, however, may come from anywhere in the Saar Valley, even the least suitable vineyards. On the other hand, Schwarzhofberg wines, on which the reputation of the Grosslage rests, are from the most important sites in the Saar (see page 64).

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Nevertheless, the origins of Saar wine can be traced back to the Romans. The most famous vineyard of the Saar, the Scharzhofberg near Wiltingen, derives its name from the Latin word sarcire (to patch up, fix, or braid). It is possible that in Roman times a Scharz garden was the name for pieces of land that were eventually annexed by expanding vineyards. The earliest extant mention, from a fourteenth-century document, refers to the Scharzhof as if the name had already been in use for a long time. GEOLOGY

As in the neighboring Mosel and Ruwer regions, the best vineyards of the Saar are composed largely of slate. Geologists classify this type of gray slate as Hunsrück slate from the Devonian period. In the eyes of vintners, it is distinguished by its luster and fissile nature. In many places, for example the central cone of the Saarburg Rausch and the western part of the Schloss Saarstein vineyard, the slate is so soft that it can be scratched by a fingernail. A unique feature of the Saar Valley is that many vineyards have red-

dish components in the slate and in the fine-earth soils. This color is imparted by a layer of Rotliegend detritus, which in an early phase of the earth’s history must have been deposited over the Devonian slate and then gradually eroded. This would explain why the reddish components are frequently found in the lower parcels of a vineyard. Several sites, including the Ockfen Bockstein, have no evidence of reddish soil. Either these elevations were too far above the former layer of Rotliegend or else the reddish color was not imparted to the harder stone. A further peculiarity here is the presence of so-called diabase stone in the Saarburg Rausch vineyard. This stone is of volcanic origin, created by lava masses forcing their way through the slate and eventually escaping. The importance of diabase stone in winegrowing is disputable. Geologists consider it unlikely that it influences the wine quality, and volcanic components, behind the dominant slate characteristics, are scarcely discernible in taste profiles. From a grower’s perspective, the diabase stone contributes to the thinness of the soils.

Slate in the Einzellage Kanzem Altenberg: iron minerals nourish the grapes and redden the rock.

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The Legend of the Scharzhofberg The Scharzhofberg is Germany’s most famous vineyard, known

denounce the new parcels as flatly inferior. For example, the

all over the world: its wines have fetched breathtaking prices

owner of the Van Volxem estate, Roman Niewodniczanski,

at auction. Since the early nineteenth century, its name has

produces excellent wines from his vines on the cooler upper

been inseparable from that of the Müller winemaking family.

part of the mountain. These vines can, he asserts, profit from

It is a fortunate symbiosis. The Scharzhofberg requires

the hotter and dryer vintages resulting from climate change

more intelligent cultivation than other vineyards in order to

in recent years.

express its exceptional advantages in the wine. The vineyard is impressively steep if one attempts to climb its slopes. However, the Scharzhofberg does not offer the kinds of breathtaking scenery found in other much-photographed vineyards along the Mosel or Rhine. Its beauty lies in its quiet, contemplative atmosphere. There is no running water, and visual contrasts are few. There are only rows of vines and earth. In the valley below are a few farm buildings, a pond, and a house.

SOIL AND CLIMATE

LEGEND Nevertheless, the expansion of the vineyard has diffused the overall quality of its wines. This has something to do with geological and microclimatic conditions, but it also has to do with the increase in the number of parcel holders and the different styles of wines favored by each. Unfortunately, the producers of Scharzhofberg have not achieved a consensus on adhering to traditional wine styles, which could prohibit the use of ultramodern, technically dazzling winemaking techniques.

The greatest attribute of the Scharzhofberg is its soil. The

There were certainly competing wine styles from the vine-

weathered slate here is unlike anything found elsewhere. The

yard even before 1971, but those who understand the cultural

fine earth is crumbly and silty; it contains no damp loam to

significance of the Müller archetype still produce similarly

bind it, but it does not lack nutrients. The iron content of

styled wines today. The von Hövel estate offers particularly

the soil is so high that it reddens puddles after a rain. The

light, balanced wines. The estate of Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

harmony of the soil gives the wine its mineral extract, its

is known for Scharzhofberg wines that combine ample body

strength, and its depth.

and strength with a lively elegance.

The balance comes from the climate. The Müller wines,

The legend of Scharzhofberg, in any case, derives from the

the archetype of Scharzhofberg wines, with all their extract,

Müller family’s exacting cultivation of an exceptional vineyard,

are never too fat. The vineyard sits in a somewhat cool zone,

coupled with a skillful yet minimalist approach in the cellar.

with wind blowing through the side valleys. Even the parcels

Old vines, many still on their original nineteenth-century root-

at the foot of the vineyard lie a good fifty meters higher than

stocks, along with a careful harvest and strict selection in the

similar parcels on the banks of the Saar. Thus the vines benefit

cellar, more or less determine the style of the wine. The grape

longer from the slope’s ideal south-southeast exposure. When

must spontaneously ferments in old wood barrels; fermenta-

all the local viticultural conditions are perfectly balanced, the

tion stops naturally, leaving the wine with a natural sweetness.

Scharzhofberg outclasses all other top sites.

Barrels with a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity

The 1971 wine law expanded the legal boundaries of the

are bottled separately, while barrels of drier wine are blended

Scharzhofberg vineyard. To the existing eighteen hectares

with those that might be too sweet. The wine is filtered and

were added another ten hectares, mostly on the upper and

sulfured before bottling. This is the simple but inimitable

western parts of the mountain. It would be a mistake to simply

recipe that has given rise to the legend of the Scharzhofberg.

Saar

THE BEST VINEYARDS

EXCEPTIONAL VINEYARDS Kanzem Altenberg Page 62/BC23

Area: 18.7 hectares Altitude: 145–260 meters Exposure: South-southeast Steepness: 50–85% Soil: Greenish-gray slate, moderately weathered, shallow and thin. Fine earth, clayey and silty, especially in lower part of the vineyard, with reddish, iron-laden sections; loamy in upper parts. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: von Othegraven, Van Volxem, Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier Characteristics: Site is north of Kanzem on the other side of the Saar Bridge, above the southwest-flowing Saar River. The river intensifies the sunlight and moderates temperatures.

along the Saar Wine: Aromas of slate; very minerally, even austere, in its youth because of its marked salinity, though nuanced and long-lived. Vibrant Spätlese wines.

Kanzem Hörecker Page 62/C23

Area: 0.4 hectare Altitude: 145–180 meters Exposure: South-southeast Steepness: 60% Soil: Greenish-gray slate, moderately weathered, fine earth, clayey and silty, with reddish components Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: von Hövel (sole owner) Characteristics: A parcel in a southwestern, low-lying part of the Kanzem Altenberg vineyard Wine: Typical slate aromas, minerally, juicy, with power and extraordinary balance; Auslese wines with a rich and mellow mouthfeel, salty and long-lived.

Scharzhofberg Page 62/C4

Area: 28.1 hectares Altitude: 180–310 meters Exposure: South by southeast; several parcels on the western part of the site face southwest. Steepness: 30– 60% Soil: Weathered gray slate, very high proportion of stone (up to 70%), fine earth, clayey and silty, infused with reddish components; in the western part, predominantly brown soil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Egon Müller zu Scharzhof, von Hövel, Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Van Volxem, Bischöfliche Güter Trier Characteristics: Site is east of Wiltingen in a windy valley. Forest on the back side of the mountain regulates the water balance, with good aeration in the upper part. The central part of the site features a warmthretaining depression.

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along the Saar Characteristics: Encompasses the village of Ockfen from the northwest to the east. The forested mountain crest protects the vines from cold winds. Wine: Robust, strong, relatively full bodied

Saarburg Rausch Page 62/E2

Dizzying steepness: the Einzellage Kanzem Altenberg.

Wine: Closed in their youth, developing a pronounced spiciness with bottle age; vivid aromatics, extract-rich on the palate, with great elegance. Renowned for their long cellar lives.

Characteristics: Exposed to strong winds; high vineyard in the same side valley as the Scharzhofberg. Wine: Elegant, light, fine, defined minerality; high-Prädikat wines have freshness and balance.

SUPERIOR VINEYARDS

Ockfen Bockstein

Oberemmel Hütte Page 62/C5

Area: 5 hectares Altitude: 250–320 meters Exposure: South-southeast by southwest Steepness: 40– 60% Soil: Slate, relatively weathered, high proportion of detritus Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: von Hövel (sole owner)

Page 62/E3

Area: 52.9 hectares Altitude: 180–320 meters Exposure: Westerly parcels of the vineyard face south; central and easterly parcels face southwest; easterly parcels face south. Steepness: 35– 60% Soil: Greywacke and gray slate, quartzladen sandstone, milk quartz; skeletal, stony, with detritus; occasional patches of yellow fine earth. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: St. UrbansHof, Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken, Dr. Wagner, Von Othegraven, Dr. Fischer

Area: 8.7 hectares Altitude: 180–300 meters Exposure: Westerly parcels face south by southwest; others face south by southeast. Steepness: 40– 60% Soil: Greywacke and soft, thin, foliated Devonian slate; very stony; some basalt (diabase) as a result of volcanic rock breaking through the Devonian slate; reddish fine earth. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken, Dr. Wagner Characteristics: Site sits west and northeast of Saarburg; relatively good wind protection. In the center of the eastern, coneshaped section of the vineyard (known as Franzens Knüppchen), vines enjoy daylong sun exposure. In addition, the proximity to the town and river affect the microclimate. The name Rausch comes from the local dialect for Rusche (natural debris, rubble). Wine: Vivid, fine slate notes, fruit-driven in the higher-Prädikat wines. Pronounced yet always delicate acid structure. Elegant and graceful wines with excellent aging potential.

Serrig Schloss Saarsteiner Page 62/F3

Area: 8.5 hectares Altitude: 200–250 meters Exposure: Site has a small west-facing area, turning south by southeast in a cone-shaped curve. Most of the site faces south by southeast. Steepness: 30– 60% Soil: Greywacke, slate, brown soil. Reddish inclusion in lower, west-facing part of the vineyard as well as in the southerly outcrop of the mountain. Some parcels in the eastern part have bituminous rock and weathered slate. Most Important Grapes: Riesling

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Most Important Producers: Schloss Saar­ stein (sole owner) Characteristics: Site is north of Serrig, bordering the state forest between Saarstein and Serrig. The forest behind the vineyard serves as a water reservoir. Variable ripen­ ing conditions throughout the vineyard. To the west are steep vineyards overlooking the Saar; eastern slopes are flatter, but the vines profit from a protective depression. Wine: Minerally, creating a cool impression; citrus flavors, accentuated acid, sometimes strong; good cellaring potential.

Wiltingen Braune Kupp Page 62/B3

Area: 4 hectares Altitude: 160–260 meters Exposure: South­southwest by south­ southeast Steepness: 50– 60% Soil: Weathered slate, high skeletal compo­ nent, clayey fine earth Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Le Gallais, in contract with Egon Müller zu Scharzhof (sole owner) Characteristics: Site is at the apex of the river bend that connects Wiltingen and Kanzem. Ample light and warmth from the river. Wine: Rich, fruity wines, aging to a com­ plex spiciness

GOOD VINEYARDS Ayl Herrenberger, Page 62/D2 4.5 hectares, southwest, 50%, deep, reddish­ brown weathered shale Ayl Kupp, Page 62/DE23 49.2 hectares, predominantly southwest, turning south and southeast toward the crest that gives the site its name; some parcels east to southeast, 20– 60%, hetero­ geneous site; best parcels are worthy of clas­ sification.

Panorama of Wiltingen: view from the Wiltingen Gottesfuss onto the Braune Kupp and Hölle vineyards.

along the Saar Saarburg Fuchs, Page 62/E2 7.2 hectares, south by southeast, 40– 60%, gray slate, valuable land; brow­shaped (slopes near the river turn in a south to southeasterly curve). Saarburg Kupp, Page 62/E2 9.3 hectares, south­southwest by east­south­ east, 40– 65%, gray slate Schoden Herrenberg, Page 62/D3 7.4 hectares, predominantly northwest, ris­ ing on a wave­like slope west to southwest, 10–50%, gray slate, some individual parcels superior Schoden Saarfeilser Marienburg, Page 62/ D3

3.3 hectares, southeast by south­southeast, 30–40%, gray slate Serrig Herrenberg, Page 62/G3 6.7 hectares, south­southwest by southeast, 45–70%, gray slate, valuable parcel in cen­ tral zone near river Serrig Schloss Saarfelser Schlossberg, Page 62/G3

6.1 hectares, southeast by south, 20–50%, gray slate

Serrig Würtzberg, Page 62/G3 5.2 hectares, south­southeast, 30– 60%, gray slate Wawern Herrenberger, Page 62/C2 3.5 hectares, south­southeast, 40– 60%, lightly weathered gray slate, very stony, highly valuable according to old tax maps. Almost forgotten in past decades because of mediocre cultivation. Now newly planted in parts, potentially worthy of classification. Wiltingen Braunfels, Page 62/CD34 19.5 hectares, west by southwest, 25–50%, gray slate in varied degrees of weathering, greywacke, quartzite, clay. Best parcels in western part, adjoining the Scharzhofberg. Wiltingen Gottesfuss, Page 62/B3 3.4 hectares, west­southwest by southwest, 50– 90%, gray slate, greywacke, shallow soil surface, reddish in parts, spectacularly steep Wiltingen Hölle, Page 62/B3 1.5 hectares, south­southeast by south, 30– 60%, gray slate Wiltingen Kupp, Page 62/B3 7 hectares, south by southwest, 50– 60%, Devonian slate, moderately to heavily weathered, reddish in parts

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Area: 190 hectares Grape Varieties: Riesling (90%), Spätburgunder (3%), Weissburgunder (2%), Kerner (1%), Müller-Thurgau (1%), Frühburgunder (1%), Regent (0.5%), Grauburgunder (0.5%) Predominant Soil Types: Weathered slate soils; gray and blue Devonian slate with high proportion of fine earth; well supplied with organic materials. Average Annual Precipitation: 754 mm (Trier)

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Ruwer were removed from the original designation MoselSaar-Ruwer. Even on bottles of Saar and Ruwer wines, only the term Mosel appears. The change was brought about in 2006 by the federal government “according to the wishes of the region’s vintners.” It saw the end of the cumbersome but traditional designation for the region’s wine that was established by the 1909 wine law and commonly used on labels since 1936. The justification was that all the region’s winegrowers benefited from the internationally known name Mosel. The Saar and Ruwer will likely not be regarded by future consumers as distinct regions, even though their Rieslings are clearly different—because of the cooler climate—from those of, for example, the middle Mosel. The Ruwer valley subregion (separate from the Saar since 1998), east of Trier, consists of about 190 hectares (as of 2006) of south- and southwest-facing vines along both sides of the Ruwer River between Riveris and the Ruwer district of Trier. The dominant grape variety here, as along the Mosel, is Riesling, accounting for about 90 percent of

Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 64 mm (Trier) Average Annual Temperature: 9.9 degrees C (Trier) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,265 (Trier) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service) Main Danger for Winegrowing: Frost in spring and autumn The Human Contribution to Terroir: The most important decision was the transition

to Riesling that began in the nineteenth century, because Riesling, without doubt, achieves the best results in the Ruwer’s weathered-slate soils. Point of Interest: In the 1980s, a Ruwer vintner who was the former president of the Mosel Winegrowers Association added sugar to his Prädikat wines and thus broke a law that he had coauthored.

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Riesling vines on red Devonian slate: the Einzellage Maximin Grünhaus Herrenberg.

total plantings. The Rieslings of the Ruwer frequently have elevated acidity levels like those from the Saar, but in the best vintages they also show expressive fruit, paired with minerality and flavors of ripe peaches and blackcurrants, as well as blackberries and raspberries. The region grows great dry Rieslings (for example the Auslese wines of Karthäuserhofberg) as well as finely nuanced, fruity Kabinett and Spätlese wines and Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, and ice wines. The first Trockenbeerenauslese from the Ruwer came from the Maximin Grünhaus estate in the legendary 1921 vintage.

HISTORY

The Ruwer Valley was settled in the sixth century b.c.e. and is believed to have had grapevines before the Roman occupation, which is why it is commonly considered the oldest viticultural region in Germany. The region’s most important historical moment came in 17 b.c.e., with the settlement of the Roman Augusta Treverorum, today the city of Trier. In the following centuries, Trier developed into a center of viticulture, above all through the work of the St. Maximin Benedictine monastery, which had many

vineyards along the Mosel and Ruwer. In the year 966, Emperor Otto I presented the Grünhaus wine estate to the monastery, including its oldest cellar, dating from the Roman period. Around four hundred years later the Carthusian monks also engaged in winegrowing in the Ruwer valley when Elector Baldwin of Luxembourg transferred a wine estate to them in 1335. Today, these estates rank among the best of the Ruwer: Maximin Grünhaus is owned by the von Schubert family, and the Karthäuserhof (Carthusian) estate is under the direction of Christoph Tyrell. A pivotal moment for viticulture in the Mosel region came in 1786 with a decision by Clemens Wenzeslaus, elector and archbishop of Trier, owner of over a million grapevines, and an impressive wine expert. He decreed the planting of Riesling throughout his territory because it thrived on the steep slate cliffs and was thus the most profitable variety. The transition to Riesling and the displacement of other varieties was gradual because of political conflicts and economic difficulties. By 1910, however, Riesling accounted for about 88 percent of total plantings in the Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer valleys. With the Napoleonic occupation at the beginning of the nineteenth century, ecclesiastical estates were secular-

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ized, and a system of land partitioning was introduced that led to the creation of minute parcel holdings for many owners. In 1815, viticulture experienced an upswing because of the region’s annexation to Prussia. This gave Mosel and Ruwer wines a near monopoly on the Prussian market and thus supported prices. But with the expansion of the German Customs Union in the 1830s to include other viticultural areas, Mosel viticulture was no longer protected by tariffs. The competition from south German wine regions, a series of miserable harvests, and, later on, vine diseases such as phylloxera and peronospora (downy mildew) ruined the grape industry. Many vintners emigrated to other wine regions or to America. By the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the twentieth century, Prussia had once again become a primary market for Mosel Rieslings, which now sold at very high prices. The first-class sweet and nobly sweet wines found enthusiasts in other European countries, and the growers did exceptionally well financially. After the Second World War, a wave of cheap, overly sweet wine was produced throughout the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region, against which the quality-oriented producers struggled in vain. Following this development, the Ruwer was tainted by a scandal involving fraudulent labeling by a prominent winemaker, but action by concerned vintners made sure the shadow was quickly dispelled. Today, the fruity and dessert Rieslings of the Ruwer, along with some of the dry examples, rank among the best in Germany.

The Ruwer subregion is located—like the Mosel—at the northern limit of grape growing. However, its location as the westernmost German wine region also means that it is influenced by a maritime climate and enjoys relatively mild winters and warm summers. In Trier, the average annual temperature is 9.9 degrees C. As part of the Rhineland massif, the Ruwer valley is protected from cold northerly and easterly winds by the Eifel and Hunsrück ranges. On the sun-drenched steep slopes in deeply cut valleys, the vines benefit from an extremely long growing period that allows Riesling to ripen fully. Over the past few years, annual sunshine has averaged more than 1,260 hours. Ruwer viticulture also benefits from the slate soils, which retain warmth. The prevalent west winds bring about 750 millimeters of rain, spread evenly throughout the year—a sufficient amount of precipitation.

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EXCEPTIONAL VINEYARDS Eitelsbach Karthäuserhofberg Page 71/BC4

Area: 17.2 hectares Altitude: 170–275 meters Exposure: South-southeast by southsouthwest Steepness: 38–53% Soil: Weathered Devonian slate, containing iron, shallow to medium-deep, with increasing proportions of fine earth toward the southwest Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Weissburgunder Most Important Producers: Karthäuserhof (sole owner)

along the Ruwer Characteristics: Sheltered by forests to the northeast and south Wine: Acid-defined, racy Rieslings with extreme minerality and delicacy, great aging potential

Kasel Nies’chen Page 71/C45

Area: 14.2 hectares Altitude: 170–240 meters Exposure: South-southwest Steepness: 15–70% Soil: Weathered slate with a stone content of 40– 60%, blue slabs of slate, shallow to medium-deep, fine earth in some footslope parcels Most Important Grapes: Riesling

Most Important Producers: Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Karlsmühle, Erben von Beulwitz Characteristics: Exposed to wind at higher elevations; plenty of solar irradiation because of the high slate content, though poor water retention. Very high temperatures on footslope because of sunshine and protection from the wind. Wine: Expressive, elegant, delicate Rieslings with fine fruit acidity, distinctive site typicity

Maximin Grünhaus Abtsberg Page 71/C4

Area: 13.9 hectares Altitude: 140–270 meters Exposure: Southeast by southwest Steepness: 40–70% Soil: Medium to deep soils, skeletal, weathered blue Devonian slate Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: C. von Schubert’sche Schlosskellerei (sole owner) Characteristics: Situated in a side valley of the Ruwer; viticulture allegedly dates back to the fourth century (first documented mention in 966). Curved site enjoys daylong sunlight; protected to the northwest. Natural mulching, good humus content through organic fertilization. Wine: Racy, zesty Rieslings with mineral (slate) and elegant acidity, often cassis notes in bouquet, great aging potential

SUPERIOR VINEYARDS Kasel Kehrnagel Page 71/CD5

Area: 11.6 hectares Altitude: 150–320 meters Exposure: south by southwest Steepness: 15– 60% Soil: Medium-deep, lightly stony weathered slate Most Important Grapes: Riesling

Weathered slate with plenty of stone: the Einzellage Kasel Nies’chen.

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Most Important Producers: Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Karlsmühle, Erben von Beulwitz Characteristics: Protected from cold winds by mountains. Good water flow through soil, deep in parts. Wine: Minerally, powerful Rieslings, can be nervy depending on the parcel

Lorenzhof Felslay Page 71/C4

Area: 3.2 hectares Altitude: 150–210 meters Exposure: Southwest by west Steepness: 45–75% Soil: Shallow and medium-deep weathered Devonian slate with quartzite deposits Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Karlsmühle (sole owner) Characteristics: Quite steep, very warm and rocky Wine: Minerally, slender, and elegant Rieslings with fine aromatics

Maximin Grünhaus Bruderberg

Compact vineyard in sole possession of the Karthäuserhof estate: the Einzellage Eitelsbach Karthäuserhofberg.

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Area: 1.1 hectares Altitude: 140–170 meters Exposure: East by southeast Steepness: 50–70% Soil: Damp, skeletal, weathered blue Devonian slate with sandy loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: C. von Schubert’sche Schlosskellerei (sole owner) Characteristics: Situated in lower part of the Grünhaus vineyards, crossed by a wellpreserved Roman aqueduct. Very good water flow, even in dry vintages. Wine: Corpulent Rieslings with mineral, powerful acidity, perfect for medium-dry, fruity wines. Good cellaring potential.

Maximin Grünhaus Herrenberg Page 71/C4

Area: 18 hectares Altitude: 190–290 meters Exposure: Southeast

Steepness: 20– 60% Soil: Shallow and medium-deep red weathered Devonian slate with loam deposits and slabs of blue slate Most Important Grapes: Riesling, MüllerThurgau Most Important Producers: C. von Schubert’sche Schlosskellerei (sole owner) Characteristics: Situated in upper part of the Grünhaus vineyards. Not to be confused with the Mertesdorf Herrenberg, which does not have the same potential as the Grünhaus site. Deep soil sustains the site in dry years, when it is comparable in quality to the Abtsberg vineyard. Wine: Finely fragrant, aromatic, and supple Rieslings with plenty of fruit and fine acidity, best suited for medium-dry wines. Very good aging potential.

GOOD VINEYARDS Eitelsbach Marienholz, Page 71/B45 30.5 hectares, south by southwest, 20–40%, shallow to medium deep soils, lightly stony, weathered gray slate with loam deposits, good aeration Kasel Hitzlay, Page 71/C5 8.4 hectares, south-southeast by southwest, 15–45%, shallow to medium-deep soils, stony weathered slate, very high stone content Lorenzhof Mäuerchen, Page 71/C4 3 hectares, southwest by west, 30–70%, shallow to deep soils, stony weathered Devonian slate, sole possession of the Karlsmühle estate

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HISTORY

Even a cursory look back shows that here—as in almost all German wine regions—the Romans were the first to cultivate grapevines. Viticulture spread from the Mosel to the Rhine valley, starting in the flatlands on the river banks between Koblenz and Bonn. With the decline of the Roman Empire and the retreat of the Romans from the Germanic provinces, viticulture along the Mittelrhein fell dormant for the next millennium. Only the monasteries founded at the end of the Roman period kept winemaking alive, often improving cultivation and cellaring technologies. The first recorded mention of viticulture on the Mittelrhein is from the year 643, in the village of Boppard, where Bishop Kunibert of Cologne held vineyards. During the Middle Ages, viticulture spread ever higher up the steep valley cliffs—an original and sustainable approach to quality winegrowing that continues today. The Thirty Years’ War (1618–48) and the destruction of most castles, cities, and communities at the end of the seventeenth century by Louis XIV’s marauding troops ended the upswing of viticulture on the Mittelrhein. At the close of the nineteenth century, imported American grapevines carrying phylloxera trigged a catastrophe in Panoramic view: the picture-perfect Rhine valley seen from the Bacharach Wolfshöhle vineyard.

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the region: all affected vines had to be destroyed. Viticulture gave way to fruit growing. The cliffs on both sides of the Rhine from Kestert to Koblenz, and in the Neuwied Basin, once packed with grapevines, were transformed into one of the largest cherry-growing regions of Europe. Well into the twentieth century, the remaining winegrowers sold their wines by the barrel to wine négociants and large merchants, or they profited by opening onsite wine taverns catering to the stream of Rhine tourists. Both strategies favored quantity over quality. Moreover, the problems and dangers of steep-terrain viticulture became increasingly evident. More than 60 percent of vines are grown on slopes steeper than 30 degrees. These concerns remain pressing today: viticulture along the Mittelrhein has shrunk in the past few decades because the cost of the necessary manual work has not been justified by the prices the wines fetch.

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Area: 440 hectares. the Siebengebirge subregion is covered by the Grosslage Petersberg; its 24 hectares are the only vineyards in the federal state of north rhine–Westphalia. Grape Varieties: riesling (70%), Spätburgunder (9%), Müller-thurgau (5%), Kerner (3%), Dornfelder (3%), Weissburgunder (2%), Blauer Portugieser (1%), Grauburgunder (1%) Predominant Soil Types: Slate rubble and weathered greywacke, predominantly from stones of Devonian bedrock (340 to 400 million years old). the oldest layer consists of reddish and greenish slate. in addition, there are loose soils such as sandy loam, and even sand and gravel in many places.

Average Annual Precipitation: 604 mm (Oberwesel) Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 47 mm (Oberwesel) Average Annual Temperature: 10 degrees C (Oberwesel) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,530 (Oberwesel) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service) Main Dangers for Winegrowing: late frosts, heavy rains that cause erosion, and drought. Also, low prices paid for the region’s wines compared to their relatively high cost of production. The Human Contribution to Terroir: After the shrinking of the region through abandon-

Aid programs and promotional and marketing campaigns for steep-terrain viticulture have not rectified the problems but only delayed the inevitable. Again and again, vineyards have been abandoned: even well-situated sites like Boppard Hamm are not immune. Countless small familyrun wineries have given up because the hard work is no longer attractive or very lucrative. In addition, the European Union offers compensation to growers for abandonment of sites that do not belong to the region’s core. In 1950, there were 1,450 hectares under vine. In 1957 there were still 1,274 winegrowing operations on the Mittelrhein. Between 1979 and 2007, the Mittelrhein lost about 40 percent of its vineyards, down from 748 to 440 hectares. In 2003, there were only 77 full-time growers and about 130 part-timers.

ment and the closure of small family operations, the remaining vintners have focused on quality in order to improve the tarnished image of the region’s wines as touristy. Financial and human efforts have been directed primarily at the complex cultivation of steep vineyards and preserving the visual character of the landscape along the rhine. Biggest Misconception: even though they are far less common than in the 1970s and 1980s, cheap and uninteresting wines from premier sites are still being sold in the region’s tourist centers. Few ambitious restaurants or shops are able or willing to market first-class rieslings from the region’s classified sites. the new cultivation of steeper slopes has apparently not swayed consumers, because adequate prices are still not being paid for today’s wines.

consistent and dependable region that, thanks to a handful of fully engaged winemaking families, has shown what lies hidden in the steep soils. The center of this renewal is the southern portion of the Mittelrhein, between Bacharach, Boppard, and Spay. It was spearheaded by Peter Jost of Hahnenhof in Bacharach in the 1990s. Other vintners, including Jens Didinger of Osterpai, Dr. Randolf Kauer of Bacharach, Jörg Lanius of Oberwesel, Thomas Perll of Boppard, and the young winemakers Matthias Müller and Florian Weingart from Spay, have followed Jost’s example by producing high-quality Rieslings rather than juice for sparkling-wine factories or plonk for unsuspecting Rhine tourists. Most wines are still sold on site by the growers, though many of the best Rieslings are now also available in specialty shops and fine restaurants.

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northern foothills of the Siebengebirge ridge on the left bank. The Hunsrück and Eifel ranges form the western border of the region; to the east is the edge of the Taunus range, and to the north the Westwald forest and the Siebengebirge. The bordering mountain ranges form the so-called Rhineland slate mountains. The region is divided into two subregions, Siebengebirge and Loreley, and contains 11 Grosslagen and 111 Einzellagen. The Siebengebirge subregion contains the Grosslage Petersberg, which is about twenty-four hectares in size and the only vineyard in the federal state of North Rhine–Westphalia. The Loreley subregion consists of ten Grosslagen. Most vineyards sit somewhere between eighty and three hundred meters above the river. Terraced vineyards are common in spite of the Flurbereinigung in many parcels, though the traditional individual vine training has given way to the more modern wire-trellis system.

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The climate of the Rhineland slate mountains lies between the continental Upper Rhine and Atlantic Northwest German climatic zones, producing warm to hot summers. Thanks to the relatively mild winters, the early onset of spring temperatures and the growing season, and autumn temperatures that allow the grapes to remain longer on the vine, the climate of the Mittelrhein is ideal for viticulture. With about forty-five to fifty days per year with temperatures above 25 degrees C, the Mittelrhein is one of the warmest regions in all of Germany. The future effects of climate change on the region’s viticulture are still unclear, but vintners here have long utilized drip irrigation during the hot and increasingly dry months. Moreover, the water-rich and cooler side valleys of the Rhine, with their deep soils, might, as in the Middle Ages, spark renewed interest for quality-oriented winegrowers.

Natural theater: the vines of Bopparder Hamm cling to the hills above the Rhine.

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The Mittelrhein soil consists predominantly of slate rubble and weathered greywacke, mainly from Devonian bedrock (340 to 400 million years old). The oldest layer along the Mittelrhein consists of reddish and greenish slate. In addition, there are loose particles, including sandy loam, and even sand and gravel in parts. The fine earth of the vineyards, which provides nutrients and water balance, comes primarily from these loose particles. The colored slate is most apparent in the Bingerbrück-Trechtingshausen section, which is also characterized by white Taunus quartzite from sand spits in the former Lower Devonian Sea. Just north, the soils are predominantly strewn with gray quartzite and sandy slate; black shale is also present, mostly between Heimbach and Oberwesel. Between

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EXCEPTIONAL VINEYARDS Bacharach Hahn Page 80/CD4

Area: 5.6 hectares Altitude: 90–200 meters Exposure: South-southeast by south Steepness: 55– 68% Soil: Weathered Devonian slate with more than 50% stone content. The soils retain warmth. Drip irrigation is necessary because of the relatively poor water balance. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Toni Jost– Hahnenhof Characteristics: Steep site in a narrow valley of the Rhine, close to the Loreley. Slate was mined under the vineyard until 1936. Wine: The racy, elegant wines sparkle in a harmonious balance of fruit and minerality. Fruity notes of pineapple, passionfruit, and mango are typical. Good cellaring potential.

Bacharach and Boppard is mostly bluish slate. In the vicinity of the Neuwied Basin, where the revival of viticulture is still lagging, is young volcanic tuff. Basaltic ash is also found in some places here, partly buried in loess. On these stony slate and greywacke soils, Riesling takes on an interesting, racy character, with fine fruit acidity and mineral notes. Around 70 percent of vineyards are planted with Riesling; the next most common varieties are Spätburgunder and Müller-Thurgau, followed by Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder and then Silvaner, Dornfelder, and Blauer Portugieser. Light Rieslings with residual sugar and a mineral elegance can shine in good vintages. Dry-styled wines are sometimes restrained in their youth because of their marked acidity, but they take on increasingly complex fruit flavors with bottle age.

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Area: 16.4 hectares Altitude: 75–200 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 40– 65% Soil: Grayish-green weathered shale with bluish-black inclusions, arranged in different layers Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Didinger, Florian Weingart, Matthias Müller, August and Thomas Perll Characteristics: Between Boppard and Spay in the upper Mittelrhein valley, the cliffs on the river’s left side are home to the largest continuous chain of vineyards in the region. This includes the single vineyards Engelstein, Ohlenberg, Feuerlay, Mandelstein, Weingrube, Fässerlay, and Elfenlay. The river bend gives the vineyards a southern exposure, while the Hünsruck range protects the vines from the damp western winds. Wine: Elegant, fruity wines with juicy depth and complexity

SUPERIOR VINEYARDS Bacharach Posten Page 80/D4

Area: 4 hectares Altitude: 150–230 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 15– 65% Soil: Pure weathered Devonian slate Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Friedrich Bastian, Ratzenberger Characteristics: The cliffs of the “Four Valleys” tower almost perpendicularly behind a mountain slope. The site is named after a former watchtower along the old city wall. Wine: Racy, mineral-marked wines, elegant and dynamic

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Soil: Varying soil structure, from mediumheavy shale to crystalline slate Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Friedrich Bastian, Ratzenberger, Dr. Randolf Kauer Characteristics: In Steeger Valley, adjacent to the Bacharach Posten Wine: Often steely and quaffable wines, characterized by their distinctive fruit flavors of peaches and apricots and even exotic notes of passionfruit and lime

Engehöll Bernstein Page 80/B23

Area: 10.7 hectares Altitude: 90–140 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 55–70% Soil: Pure weathered slate with around 70% stone, very high mineral content, and good warmth retention. Water retention is rather poor, and thus vines must be continuously supplied with humus. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Lanius-Knab Characteristics: The site profits from extended solar irradiation because of its favorable exposure. The forested mountain summit protects the vines from cold winds. Wine: Aged wines recognizable by their minerality and fine fruit are possible even in difficult vintages.

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Area: 5.8 hectares Altitude: 70–120 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 60–70% Soil: Weathered slate; in the upper strata, red sandstone and loess. Particularly fertile soil, alkaline, but threatened by dehydration in spite of its productivity. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Lanius-Knab, Dr. Randolf Kauer Characteristics: A fault line that runs across Europe as far as the Rhine, ending in Oelsberg, has transported red sandstone to the upper soil strata. Wine: Very opulent and aromatic wines with laser-like acidity

in the Mittelrhein Steeg St. Jost Page 80/D34

Area: 7 hectares Altitude: 100–220 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 50– 60% Soil: Shale. The best parcels have a pastelcolored sand cover that originated in the last volcanic eruption in the Neuwied Basin, more than 10,000 years ago. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Ratzenberger, Helmut Mades Characteristics: Sits about 600 meters from the Rhine in the Steeger Valley; named after the chapel of the Holy Jodokus (Jost) of Aquitaine. Wine: Wines with subtle fruitiness and pleasant acidity, a long finish in good years.

Kaub Backofen, Page 80/AB3 2.6 hectares, south by southwest, 20–55%, weathered shale Oberwesel Engehöller Goldemund, Page

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In no other German wine region are society and economic success as closely bound with a single grape variety as in the Rheingau. Almost 80 percent of the Rheingau’s 3,010 hectares are planted with Riesling, giving the region 7.3 percent of the world’s share of this variety. The image and recognition of the Rheingau as a viticultural region is dependent upon the famous white grape, even if other regions have since challenged the Rheingau’s monopoly on national and international Riesling fame. For many world-famous Rheingau wine estates that look back on a glorious tradition and lucrative past with Riesling, this fact is hard to accept. They are all too happy to bask in the memory of the good old days and to be complacent in the belief they can still make a good living from it. Nevertheless, even the Rheingau is not immune to trouble. Cask sales still account for about 25 percent of the activity in the region. Increased tourism, especially from the nearby and heavily populated Rhine-Main area, has created transportation and traffic problems, as well as deficiencies in the restaurant and hotel sector. The Rheingau’s offerings oscillate between innovation and stagnation, partly modern and partly stultifyingly traditional. Only the Riesling remains the same. New grape varieties, including fashionable grapes such as Chardonnay and other globally popular varieties of the past few decades, have hardly made a dent in the Rheingau. Only Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) has defended its ancestral place: today it accounts for about 13 percent of total plantings in the Rheingau, especially in the village of Assmannshausen (near Rüdesheim), where it looks back on a five-hundredyear history as the dominant variety.

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An undisputed first-class site is the Assmannshausen Höllenberg, a vineyard with medium to deep slate soils interspersed with loamy quartzite. A large portion of the site is owned and cultivated by the Hessische Staatsweingüter (Hessen State Wine Domain) of Assmannshausen, which has a long history with Spätburgunder in the area. After a quality lapse in the 1990s, it has returned to its previous form under new leadership. Another grower, August Kesseler, has shown the potential hidden in the Höllenberg, one of the northernmost vineyards in Germany, with his intense, fruity, and elegant Spätburgunders. Meanwhile, sparked by the steady German demand for domestic red wines, more and more Rheingau vintners are cultivating Spätburgunder. Most attempts, however, produce relatively thin and structurally weak wines without any true Burgundy character. The winegrowers often lack not only vineyards with suitable exposure, soil, and microclimate but also the knowledge and experience needed to maximize the potential of this fickle grape variety.

Rüdesheim Berg Roseneck: part of the Rüdesheimer vineyards to the west and above Berg Rottland.

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Geographically, the Rheingau belongs to the Rhine-Main area, one of the warmest and driest climatic zones of Central Europe. The annual average precipitation is only 582 millimeters, with about 1,600 hours of annual sunshine. This classic Riesling region stretches along the right bank of the Rhine between Hochheim and Lorchhausen; for about fifty kilometers here the river flows from east to west rather than south to north. The so-called upper and middle Rheingau, from Walluf to Geisenheim, consists of sprawling and rather wide-open terrain, but several kilometers downstream, in the river valley from Rüdesheim to Lorchhausen, the river valley becomes steeper and narrower. Wicker, Flörsheim, and Hochheim in the Main River enclave to the east, and Lorchhausen, to the west on the Rhine, form the geographical corners of the Rheingau. In between, strung like pearls on a necklace, are the Rheingau towns and their famous vineyards. Slightly removed from the river sit the higher-elevation wine villages, from Rauenthal to Kiedrich and Hallgarten to Johannisberg. To the north, the Rheingau is bordered by the cascading forests of the western Taunus range, which offer protec-

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tion from the bitter north winds and improve drainage. At the foot of this small mountain range, the grapevines have a southerly exposure toward the Rhine and thus receive daylong sun. The Rhine, which is as broad as a lake in many places, serves less as a reflective surface, as is often claimed, than as a reservoir of humidity and warmth, and it helps to mitigate swings in temperature. The average annual temperature of the Rheingau is about 10.6 degrees C, and the average growing-season temperature is about 15.4 degrees C.

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The Rheingau is divided into two geological zones. The upper Rheingau and the area around Hochheim, Wicker, and Flörsheim belong to the so-called Mainz Basin, a geological legacy of the Tertiary period. It consists predominantly of sedimentary marls, gravels, sands, loams, and clays, mostly covered by loess. The lower Rheingau belongs to the Rhineland slate mountains. Its soils consist of medium to deep layers of lower Devonian sandstone, quartzite, and shale. In the higher-elevation vineyards,

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Area: 3,088 hectares Grape Varieties: Riesling (78%), Spätbur­ gunder (13%) Predominant Soil Types: The upper Rhein­ gau and the area around Hochheim, Wicker, and Flörsheim are characterized by sedi­ ments predominantly from marl, gravel, sand, loams, and clays. In the lower Rhein­ gau (which belongs geologically to the Rhineland slate mountains), lower Devonian sandstone prevails, along with quartzite and shale in the mostly medium and deep soils. In the steep vineyards between Rüdesheim and Lorchhausen, slate, quartz, gravel, and sandstone dominate. Average Annual Precipitation: 582 mm (Geisenheim) Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 42 mm (Geisenheim)

Average Annual Temperature: 10.6 degrees C (Geisenheim) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,603 (Geisen­ heim) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service) Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Hail, heavy rains that cause erosion, and drought, par­ ticularly in south­facing sites with shallow soil and high stone content; vine diseases, fungal infections, and animal pests. The Human Contribution to Terroir: Rhein­ gau winegrowers have remained steadfast in their aversion to new grape breeds and internationally successful varieties and continue to rely on Riesling. Following the decline in the reputation of Rheingau Ries­ lings and the concomitant economic chal­ lenges of the early 1980s, a group of grow­

ers founded the Charta movement as part of an aggressive return to quality. This also paved the way for the designation of Erstes Gewächs sites and served as a model for the VDP classification of Grosses Gewächs. Biggest Misconception: Even in the Rhein­ gau, the wine law of 1971 has led to the loss of traditional site names and has permitted unspectacular vineyards to be subsumed under more renowned names. It appears that the internal bar was not set high enough to prevent ordinary or average Rieslings from qualifying for premium clas­ sifications. Given the quality of red wines in other German regions, it is questionable whether Spätburgunder from sites beyond Assmannshausen (where it is tradition­ ally cultivated and finds its most favor­ able conditions) merit the rating of Erstes Gewächs.

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wines are capable of aging: Kabinett and Spätlese wines, the flagships of the Rheingau wine economy, reveal their greatness after only two or three years in bottle while losing nothing of their youthful vibrancy. With the right aging conditions, Rheingau Rieslings offer even more pleasure.

particularly in the steep sites between Rüdesheim and Lorchhausen, the slate, quartz, gravel, and sandstone guarantee racy but elegant Rieslings. In the vineyards on the lower slopes, as well as around Hochheim on the Main River, the loess soils are usually heavier, deeper, and limier, producing rather full-bodied wines that are no less elegant but certainly more forceful. This wide spectrum of taste profiles has, over the centuries, made the Rheingau the exemplary region for Riesling. One particular style of Riesling has made a sensation the world over and cemented the good reputation of Rheingau wines: the nobly sweet Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, and ice wines, whose elegant sweetness is accompanied by a unique spectrum of flavors. Their sugar is perfectly balanced by a marked acidity, which also makes possible an astoundingly long cellar life. Wines bottled under Napoleon’s regency, which even today provide excitement and pleasure at auctions, still rest quietly in many Rheingau cellars. However, even the more modest

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The long winegrowing tradition of the Rheingau has its origins in the Roman period, in the first three centuries c.e., though the first documented mention of a vineyard dates from the year 779, in the village of Walluf. With the “Verona acquisition” of 983, the Rheingau came into the possession of the archbishop and later the elector of Mainz, marking the Rheingau as an important administrative and spiritual location within the Holy Roman Empire. In the following centuries, countless monasteries were founded, the most important among them being Johannisberg (founded in 1106 by Benedictines) and the Cister-

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cian monastery (Kloster) at Eberbach (1136). Both were committed to winegrowing and slowly but surely founded new communities while bringing uniformity and organization to the region’s viticulture. By the middle of the thirteenth century, viticulture in the region had expanded to approximately its present-day boundaries. For centuries Kloster Eberbach was a leader in innovative and profitable winemaking.

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Spätlese was first defined at Kloster Johannisberg. By 1730, chroniclers reported that many vintners “wait patiently for a little rot in order to achieve great sweetness in the grapes,” and in both 1753 and 1760 Kloster Eberbach created separate barrels of “extra good wine” from Steinberger grapes infected with botrytis. Nevertheless, the harvest of 1775 is known as the first to include a planned late harvest of botrytised grapes. These special sweet Rheingau Rieslings are what brought the variety to renown and made it a fixture at royal tables across Europe. The quartet of Riesling, white and red Burgundy, and the red wines of Bordeaux were the most famous and expensive wines in the world at the start of the twentieth century. The Johannisberg subregion was created as part of the 1971 wine law in order to simplify historical confusion and to provide a clearer view of the region and its wines to consumers. Five other districts (Grosslagen) were also proposed, but when the traditional estates objected vehemently, a new compromise was reached.

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The Rheingau has been home to a culture of winegrowing not only among religious orders but also among the nobility, including the surviving estates of Schloss Vollrads, Schloss Schönborn, Schloss Reinhartshausen, Weingut Prinz von Hessen, and the tradition-rich estate of Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern. The former monasteries at Johannisberg and Eberbach are now under secular ownership: Schloss Johannisberg belongs to the Oetker food com-

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pany, and the former Cistercian abbey is now cultivated by the Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach, with a modern cellar subtly integrated into the old landscape. By the 1980s, the age of aristocratic viticulture seemed to have passed. Many well-known estates lost ground by producing mediocre wines. And beginning in the mid1980s, a series of poor vintages led to an overall decline in quality. Traditional estates such as Schloss Eltz and Schloss Groenesteyn disappeared from the scene. The neighboring Pfalz, Nahe, and Rheinhessen regions used this period of weakness to put further pressure on the Rheingau by focusing on quality. Rheingau Riesling was saved by a new generation of vintners—all from previously inconspicuous families—including Bernhard Breuer in Rüdesheim, Wilhelm Weil in Kiedrich, Gunther Künstler in Hochheim, and Peter Jakob Kühn in Oestrich, who

mounted an uncompromising quality offensive. Following these so-called Riesling pioneers were such talents as Andreas and Bernd Spreitzer in Oestrich, Johannes Leitz in Rüdesheim, and Johannes Eser in Johannisberg, all of whom benefit the region’s identity today. The initial spark for this initiative was the Charta Association, founded in 1984 in response to the 1971 law in order to better define vineyard borders and provide reliable quality criteria for vintners and consumers. The association’s goal was to review the historical value of different soils and sites (using sources such as tax records) and to classify each site accordingly. On the parcels historically identified as the best sites, Charta members could establish guidelines for production. Above all, however, Charta sought to re-create the dry Rheingau Rieslings that were lost during the 1970s and 1980s infatuation with

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overly sweet wines. In 1992, the first Charta Rieslings were marked with the association’s logo of Roman arches on the label, triggering a vigorous debate about classification and the proper identification of wines.

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Under such pressures, the Rheingau Winegrowers Association decided on the introduction of an official vineyard classification, Erstes Gewächs, or first-quality growth, in order to give the idea legitimacy and to make the quality ranking accessible to all Rheingau growers. The maps put forth in 1999, which classified vineyard parcels by strict scientific parameters, concerned themselves not only with the ongoing quality of a vineyard but also with its climatic and soil conditions. Around 1,100 hectares, or a good third of total Rheingau vineyards, were designated as classified terroirs. At first glance, this proportion seemed extraordinarily high. However, the Rheingau is a small and relatively homogeneous region, its limits firmly set to the south by the Rhine

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EXCEPTIONAL VINEYARDS Assmannshausen Höllenberg Page 86/DE1

Area: 37 hectares Altitude: 80–300 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 50– 65% Soil: Coarse, slate with stony detritus and admixture of loess loam and weathered Taunus quartzite. Medium to deep slatephyllite soils, planted extensively with Spätburgunder. More loess nearer the town. Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Fritz Allendorf, August Kesseler, Krone, Robert König, Staatsweingüter Domaine Assmannshausen. Characteristics: Steep site in the lower Rheingau, perched above the red-wine town of Assmannshausen. Spätburgunder has been planted here for over five hundred years. Wine: Full-bodied, yet with fine fruit, elegance, and notes of almond

Hallgarten Hendelberg Page 87/B1

Area: 22.3 hectares Altitude: 180–250 meters Exposure: South, southeast Steepness: 5–18% Soil: Mostly medium and deep soils with some shallow areas, slate soils with stony detritus. Predominantly alluvial in lower parts. Most Important Grapes: Riesling

teenth century. Others, including the Hoehl and Mumm cellars in Hochheim, followed suit. Remaining true to Eltville is Schloss Vaux, the town’s only producer of highquality, single-vineyard Riesling Sekt.

in the Rheingau Most Important Producers: Fred Prinz Characteristics: One of the highest-elevation Riesling vineyards in the Rheingau. Best parcels in upper portion. Wine: Medium-weight wines with striking acidity. They age relatively slowly and take two or three years to show their potential fruit and complexity.

Hallgarten Jungfer Page 87/C1

Area: 68.9 hectares Altitude: 170–210 meters Exposure: Southeast by southwest Steepness: 5–15% Soil: Sandy loess-loam with Taunus quartzite. Medium to deep brown-soil deposits. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Prinz, Fürst Löwenstein, Heinz Nikolai Characteristics: A conical depression sits directly east of the town. This includes the classified parcels of the original (pre-1971) Jungfer vineyard. Wine: Accentuated minerality, clear fruit, lively elegance, and great aromatics. Good aging potential.

Hattenheim Steinberg Page 87/BC1

Area: 37.2 hectares Altitude: 133–235 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 15–38% Soil: Shallow to medium deep, sandy, gravelly, clayey loam in parts. Some medium to deep slate soils with loess-loam admixture. Slate with stony detritus in upper part. Most Important Grapes: Riesling

Most Important Producers: Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach (sole owner) Characteristics: Flagship vineyard of Kloster Eberbach, already a vineyard in the first third of the thirteenth century. A wall built in 1766 encloses the vineyard and blocks cold winds, creating a relatively stable microclimate. Lower and middle sections experience some water pooling; otherwise site has good water balance. Wine: Racy, steely Rieslings; in good vintages elegant and minerally, nuanced with delicate fruit.

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Area: 43.8 hectares Altitude: 75–100 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 6–32% Soil: Besides sandy and gravelly soils washed up from the Main River, the site consists of loess and loess-loam, partly gravelly and medium deep, with heavy Tertiary marl clay. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Franz Künstler, Schloss Schönborn, Joachim Flick Characteristics: The vines of Hochheim Hölle extend from Hochheim’s old town west toward the Main River. The heavy soils retain warmth, thus minimizing temperature swings between day and night. Wine: Wines of hearty elegance. Silky mouthfeel, great length, and good cellaring potential.

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Johannisberg Hölle Page 86/D4

Area: 18.3 hectares Altitude: 150 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 8–30% Soil: Skeletal, stony-gravelly soil, red Taunus quartzite, medium to deep loess and loess loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Weingüter Geheimrat “J” Wegeler– Gutshaus Oestrich, Johannishof Characteristics: Protected in a side valley between town and the castle. The name means “rock pile”; the site is mentioned around 1180 as “helda in monte sancti johannis.” Wine: Meaty wines with elegance deriving from their piquant acidity. The finest minerality and classic Riesling fruitiness with traces of yellow fruit, complex yet subtle, exhilarating and lively. Good aging potential.

Johannisberg Schloss Johannisberg Page 86/D5

Area: 35 hectares Altitude: 114–182 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 10–45% Soil: Medium to deep loess and loess loam, stony detritus on top of Taunus quartzite, mixed with red loam; excellent water retention. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Wine Domain Schloss Johannisberg (sole owner) Characteristics: At the fiftieth parallel, the Taunus quartzite hills overlook the Rhine between Oestrich-Winkel and Geisenheim. The thick forest above the castle protects the vines from cold northern winds. Riesling has been planted here exclusively since 1720. In 1870, the wines were sold under the English designation “first growth.” Wine: Elegant Rieslings with structure and bite, supported by fine fruitiness, with precise but never overbearing acidity.

Monument to Riesling: Riesling history was made at Schloss Johannisberg, a former Benedictine abbey.

Kiedrich Gräfenberg Page 87/B2

Area: 10.2 hectares Altitude: 120–180 meters Exposure: Southwest Steepness: 40– 60% Soil: Medium to deep stony-detritus soils of phyllite with loess-loam admixture that retains water. Deep vine roots because of the high stone content. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Robert Weil Characteristics: Protected, southwestexposed site in Kiedrich basin with sloping and steep parcels. Good aeration by winds flowing into the Rhine valley from the Taunus range. Grapes can remain on vines into November. Earliest recorded mention in the twelfth century as “mons rhingravii.” Gräfenberg wines achieved their highest renown at the end of the nineteenth century, when they were designated as “German grands crus.”

Wine: Fine, intense fruits, high minerality and complexity, but with finesse and elegance

Kiedrich Turmberg Page 87/B2

Area: 3.7 hectares Altitude: 120–200 meters Exposure: South-southwest Steepness: 50– 60% Soil: Medium to deep stony-detritus soils of phyllite with loess-loam admixture. The high stone content in the slate cliffs causes vines to develop deep roots. Good water retention because of water-holding layers. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Robert Weil (sole owner) Characteristics: Protected, elevated site with steep parcels above the Kiedrich basin, below the preserved ruins of the Scharfenstein castle northeast of the Kied-

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THE BEST VINEYARDS rich mountain spur. Good aeration from Taunus winds. Grapes can remain on the vine into November. The wine law of 1971 merged the site into the larger Kiedrich Wasseros vineyard. In 2005, the Turmberg was again declared a single vineyard under the sole ownership of the Robert Weil estate. Wine: Fine, intense fruit with high minerality and complexity along with finesse and elegance.

Rauenthal Baiken Page 87/B3

Area: 13.4 hectares Altitude: 150–210 meters Exposure: South, turning slightly southwest Steepness: 17–57% Soil: Weathered slate, deep, stony, limefree soils of phyllite, quartzite, and loess loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach Characteristics: Steep position at the foot of the Taunus mountain chain, bending toward the Sulzbach stream. High humidity and warmth in summer months because of the Sulzbach. Above-average water retention due to the several water channels on the mountain. Wine: Highly elegant, fruity wines with spice; delicate, finessed, and minerally.

Rauenthal Nonnenberg Page 87/B3

Area: 5.5 hectares Altitude: 110–180 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 30–55% Soil: Weathered slate, deep, stony, limefree soils of phyllite, quartzite, and loess loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Georg Breuer (sole owner)

in the Rheingau Characteristics: Site recognizable from afar because of the late-classical villa on top of the hill. Wine: Powerful Rieslings with fine, somewhat exotic notes

Rüdesheim Berg Kaisersteinfels Page 86/E2

Area: 2.2 hectares Altitude: 170–220 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 40–44% Soil: Stony to heavily stony quartzite slate detritus, quartzite with scattered collections of red slate. The soils are slightly acidic to neutral and tend to dry out. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Josef Leitz Characteristics: The special microclimate and the mineral character of the red slate and quartzite lend the wines an extremely elegant and filigreed acid and wine structure. View of the Nahe River across the Rhine. Wine: Late ripening and pronounced acidity because of the site’s elevation. Delicate hints of passionfruit and roses with an elegant, mineral finish.

Rüdesheim Berg Roseneck Page 86/E2

Area: 24.1 hectares Altitude: 160–200 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 30–50% Soil: Slate-quartzite soils with inclusions of loamy loess, loam deposits, heavy to light stone; nearly lime-free; slightly to moderately acidic soil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Josef Leitz, August Kesseler, Georg Breuer Characteristics: Protected from wind by the crest of the Taunus. The name derives from the wild roses that still grow on the ledges. View of the Nahe River and the Rhine valley. Wine: Extremely slender wines with rounded acidity and an almost astringent

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Rüdesheim Berg Rottland Page 86/E23

Area: 30.6 hectares Altitude: 90–140 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5–35% Soil: Stony, skeletal, with high proportion of red slate interstratified with gray slate, quartzite, and gravel. Medium to weak permeability, so soil can dry out. Better water retention at higher altitudes because the proportion of fine earth is lower. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Johannishof– Johannes Eser, Josef Leitz, Schloss Schönborn, Balthasar Ress Characteristics: Situated under the Niederwald Monument, a gift of the archbishop of Mainz to the people of Rüdesheim. Contains a wind-protected caldera above the Brömserburg Castle in Rüdesheim. Slate soils help retain warmth at night. Wine: Big wines with firmness, more dominant than the Schlossberg wines (see below); also pronounced fruit notes with almost tropical fruit flavors and little minerality, thus a juicy mouthfeel.

Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg Page 86/E12

Area: 21.4 hectares Altitude: 90–170 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5–70% Soil: Stony to slightly-stony quartzite slate interstratified with red slate deposits. Dry to very dry, low-acid to neutral soils. Low proportion of fine earth, skeletal, resulting in low water-retention capacity. Droughtlike conditions in some years, which the old, deep-rooted vines can survive. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Josef Leitz, Schloss Schönborn, Weingüter Geheimrat

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Sea of vines: the Rauenthal Baiken vineyard, one of the holdings of the Hessen State Wine Domain Kloster Eberbach.

“J” Wegeler–Gutshaus Oestrich, Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach, Balthasar Ress, August Kesseler, Georg Breuer Characteristics: Protected from winds by the Taunus crest. Slate soil and stone walls retain the vineyard’s warmth at night. View of four wine regions: Rheinhessen, Nahe, Mittelrhein, and Rheingau. Wine: Opulent fruits such as plum and apricot, minerally structure, spicy backbone

Winkel Jesuitengarten Page 86/De56

Area: 23.1 hectares Altitude: 80–110 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 5–10% Soil: High proportion of fine earth, good water flow. Lower portion has alluvial

soils from the former river course, consisting of sandy loam with gravel and sandstone deposits. In parts, shallow gravel and damp loessy loam. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: August Eser, Prinz von Hessen, Fritz Allendorf, Johannishof, Josef Spreitzer Characteristics: A wall and adjacent houses protect the vineyard, west of Winkel, from the wind. Early bud break, long growing period, almost Mediterranean climate. One of the warmest sites of the Rheingau. From 1606 to 1773, in the possession of the Jesuit College in Mainz. Wine: Wines with fruitiness, juicy and elegant, with subtle minerality and powerful acidity that become better integrated with age.

SUPERIOR VINEYARDS Assmannshausen Frankenthal Page 86/e1

Area: 14.1 hectares Altitude: 80–300 meters Exposure: South-southwest Steepness: 50– 65% Soils: Mostly medium to deep, stonydetritus soils, emerging from quartzite with embedded slate, partly loamy. The lower slopes in the northern section of the vineyard are interstratified with loess. Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Weingut Krone, Robert König Characteristics: Planted exclusively with Spätburgunder

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Wine: The Spätburgunder wines resemble those from the Assmannshausen Höllenberg vineyard, although they are somewhat broader and with a velvety-racy note on the intense bouquet. With two or three years of aging, the flavors become more refined, with more distinct notes of almond emerging.

Erbach Hohenrain Page 87/C2

Area: 14.8 hectares Altitude: 80–120 meters Exposure: Southeast by southwest Steepness: 5–10% Soils: Predominantly deep loamy loess, mixed in part with heavy Tertiary marl and gravelly loess soils Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Jakob Jung Characteristics: One of the famous Erbach vineyards, above the old town center. Its western edge is bordered by a wall that blocks cool winds and retains warmth, creating a beneficial winegrowing microclimate.

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Erbach Marcobrunn Page 87/C2

Area: 7.1 hectares Altitude: 90–100 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5–25% Soils: Medium-heavy, mostly mica, limy Tertiary marl with some lateral water supply. Topsoil can quickly dry out; good water supply in deeper strata. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Schönborn, Baron Knyphausen, Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach, Schloss Reinhartshausen Characteristics: One of the best-known German vineyards, on the old road between Erbach and Hattenheim. True potential has not been realized for years. Wine: Mostly elegant, though full-bodied and corpulent wines. Slow agers with good cellaring potential.

Erbach Schlossberg Page 87/C2

Area: 6 hectares Altitude: 80–115 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 0–12% Soils: Deep loamy loess soils with good water retention Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Reinhartshausen Characteristics: Situated directly above the estate at Schloss Reinhartshausen and extending west toward the village of Hattenheim, where it adjoins the Erbach Marcobrunn vineyard. The south-facing slopes are blocked from winds by the Erbach Siegelsberg vineyard to the north and the trees along the Rhine to the south. The name was created anew by the 1971 wine law. Wine: Fine, juicy wines with good potential and a pleasant acid structure.

Erbach Siegelsberg Page 87/C2

Area: 14.9 hectares Altitude: 110 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 10–20% Soils: Layers of clay with loamy loess, interstratified with medium-heavy Tertiary marl. Good water retention thanks to the low proportion of stone and the high proportion of fine earth. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: August Eser, Baron Knyphausen, Jakob Jung Characteristics: The southern portion, adjacent to the Erbach Marcobrunn vineyard, is well protected from north and east winds and is marked by its relatively early blossoming and ripening. Wine: Fine, fruity wines with elegance and well-integrated acidity. Good aging potential.

The Einzellage Hochheim Domdechaney, owned for centuries by the Mainz Cathedral Chapter.

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Erbach Steinmorgen

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Area: 18.2 hectares Altitude: 90–120 meters Exposure: Southeast by south Steepness: 10–20% Soils: Deep loess and loamy loess, some gravelly deposits Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Jakob Jung Characteristics: First mentioned in 1211 when the name Steinmorgen was used to describe the size of a field. The term later became Morgen. Wine: Medium-heavy wines; racy, piquant acidity in good vintages, hints of vegetables. Cellaring is rewarded.

Area: 19.9 hectares Altitude: 100–130 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 0–40% Soils: Weathered, coarse stone with slate deposits over Taunus quartzite, interspersed with oxidized clay (iron oxide). Good water retention. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Schönborn, Weingüter Geheimrat “J” Wegeler– Gutshaus Oestrich Characteristics: The crest of the vineyard lies protected behind the village of Geisenheim. The name Rothenberg (red mountain) comes from the reddish color of the earth. First recorded mention in 1145. Wine: The dry wines can be long-lived. The vineyard is ideal for botrytisation.

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Area: 50.1 hectares Altitude: 100–155 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 0–8% Soils: Deep, limy, loamy loess soils with stone and quartzite. Layers of loam, loess, and marine sand deposits in subsoil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Prinz von Hessen, Schloss Schönborn, Alexander Freimuth Characteristics: The vineyard sits to the west of the well-known Schloss Johannisberg, in a long stretch of directly southfacing vines; protected from cold winds by the nearby Taunus range. Wine: Relatively heavy wines with volume paired with a powerful and steely acidity. They require age in order for their complete profile to unfold.

Hattenheim Hassel Page 87/C2

Area: 32.7 hectares Altitude: 100 meters Exposure: Southwest Steepness: 20–25% Soils: Deep loess and loam soils Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Hans Lang Characteristics: Vineyard is next to Hattenheim Nussbrunnen, named for the hazelnut (Haselnuss) tree Wine: Powerful wines with fine fruit, elegant yet rich, early maturing

Hattenheim Mannberg Page 87/D2

Area: 6.1 hectares Altitude: 80–120 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 8–12% Soils: Deep, limy loess with good water availability, even in dry years Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern, Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach Characteristics: Small patch of vines between the railway and the old road

between Hattenheim and the Erbach Marcobrunn vineyard. The vineyard, named for the area a man could cultivate in a day, was presented in 1464 to Johann Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern by the Duke of Pfalz-Zweibrücken for Langwerth’s service as ducal chancellor. Wine: In good vintages, full-bodied and spicy, but also finessed with layered fruits, frequently with a fine flavor reminiscent of quince.

Hattenheim Nussbrunnen Page 87/C2

Area: 9.7 hectares Altitude: 90 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 7–10% Soils: Sandy loam, light Tertiary marl, deep loess. Because of the permeability of underground layers, the site allows lateral watering, which guarantees good water balance even in dry years. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Schönborn, Balthasar Ress, Schloss Reinhartshausen, Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern Characteristics: The Nussbrunnen site is part of the lower Hattenheim vineyards, adjacent to the Wisselbrunnen site. Wine: Rich wines with a distinctive bouquet. Rich acid structure with substance and extract.

Hattenheim Pfaffenberg Page 87/D12

Area: 6.2 hectares Altitude: 80–120 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 10–15% Soils: Homogeneous, limy, deep loess, interstratified with gravelly sections Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Schönborn (sole owner) Characteristics: Adjacent to Schloss Schönborn, enclosed by a wall, in the possession of the Counts of Schönborn since the seventeenth century. Some of the estate’s best nobly sweet wines come from this vineyard.

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Wine: Full-bodied, meaty wines with a heavy mouthfeel, dominated by a fruity acidity in good vintages. Good aging potential.

Hattenheim Schützenhaus Page 87/C1

Area: 52.1 hectares Altitude: 100–150 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 2–10% Soils: Medium to deep slate soils (multicolored), deep loess and loamy loess Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Wein- und Sektgut Barth Characteristics: Lies above the Pfaffenberg vineyard, bordered to the east by the road to Kloster Eberbach and to the west by the town of Hallgarten. Relatively large site with slight westward slope offering protection from east winds. Excellent water retention because of deep soils. Wine: Rich in extract, but with harmonious balance between fruit and acidity

Hattenheim Wisselbrunnen Page 87/C2

Area: 16.9 hectares Altitude: 100–120 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 8% Soils: Medium-heavy Tertiary marl and limy, deep loamy loess Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Schönborn, Hans Lang, Baron Knyphausen, Josef Spreitzer Characteristics: Good water supply, warm soils; prototypical conditions for the central Rheingau. Wine: Good ripening conditions lead to elegant wines with delicate fruit and an appropriate acid structure.

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Area: 9.9 hectares Altitude: 100–120 meters Exposure: South

in the Rheingau Steepness: 0–10% Soils: Sandy to heavy loam over clay marl, predominantly Tertiary sediments. The soil ranges, even over a small area, from medium to heavy loamy loess and clay marl. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Schönborn, Domdechant Werner’sches Weingut, Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach Characteristics: Once in the possession of the Mainz Cathedral Chapter. On the southern rim of Hochheim, below the city wall, which protects the vines from cold north winds. Very low risk of frost. Wine: Powerful, long-lived Rieslings with ample spices and great cellaring potential. A pronounced bouquet reminiscent of peaches, even in poor vintages.

Hochheim Kirchenstück Page 89/G34

Area: 14.9 hectares Altitude: 90–120 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 5–10% Soils: Light gravel, sandy loam with deposits of loess, heavy lime, partly Tertiary marl over deep, water-retaining substrata Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Schönborn, Domdechant Werner’sches Weingut, Franz Künstler Characteristics: Formerly an ecclesiastical possession. South-facing vines protected from cold north winds by proximity to the town. Wine: Complex Rieslings, simultaneously full of fruit and mineral intensity, nuanced by a delicate acidity

Hochheim Reichestal Page 89/FG23

Area: 28.2 hectares Altitude: 90–120 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5–10% Soils: Sandy, gravelly soils from sand drift, also loamy loess, mostly medium deep, interstratified with Tertiary marl

Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Franz Künstler Characteristics: Situated at the confluence of the Main and Rhine rivers Wine: Powerful, long-lived wines with elegance and good aging potential

Johannisberg Klaus Page 86/DE5

Area: 2.1 hectares Altitude: 90–122 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 0–20% Soils: Deep, limy loess above the Rhine, partly gravelly, good water flow Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Prinz von Hessen Characteristics: Protected by location at the foot of the Johannisberg hill Wine: Fruity, elegant wines need several years to reach full potential.

Lorch Kapellenberg Page 85/EF45

Area: 25.5 hectares Altitude: 95–120 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 45% Soils: Medium to deep, skeletal, dry soils, weathered slate in the subsoil Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Graf von Kanitz Characteristics: Wind-protected southerly slope between Assmannshausen and Lorch. Situated in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a World Cultural Heritage Site. Wine: Slightly heavier wines, full-bodied with an elegant fruit note and ideal acidity in good vintages.

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Lorch Krone

Lorch Pfaffenwies

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Area: 8.2 hectares Altitude: 80–115 meters Exposure: Southwest Steepness: 45–50% Soils: Deep soils with light lime and loess. Loamy and stony-detritus Hunsrück slate and Taunus quartzite. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Graf von Kanitz, Schloss Schönborn, Friedrich Altenkirch Characteristics: Multiple mentions of the site in 1339, 1449, and 1458 as “an den cronen” (property of the crown). In some parcels, up to one thousand vines are planted per hectare. Wine: Juicy, nervy wines with good balance of fruit and acidity in good years. Can be accompanied by a distinct spiciness.

Area: 22.1 hectares Altitude: 90–160 meters Exposure: Southwest Steepness: 15–45% Soils: Predominantly shallow and stony slate soils and quartzite (Hunsrück slate and Taunus quartzite). Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Graf von Kanitz, Friedrich Altenkirch Characteristics: Between Assmannshausen and Lorch, overlooking the Rhine. Good aeration and wind currents upriver along the rail line. Sweeping views of the Rheinstein castle and the river. Wine: Wines of great elegance, balance, and piquant acidity, with good aging potential

Area: 16.6 hectares Altitude: 100–200 meters Exposure: Southwest Steepness: 30–50% Soils: Rich in coarse shale, mostly gray. The weathered Rhineland slate is mixed with loess and quartzite and interstratified by detritus shale, which gives the soil its ability to sustain yields over many harvests. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Graf von Kanitz, August Kesseler Characteristics: Situated around the ruins of Nollig Castle and the town of Lorch. The forest above the vineyard protects the vines from cold air. The higher parts enjoy permanent aeration. Relatively early onset of ripening. Wine: Medium-heavy wines with fine acidity, spice, and floral aromatics

The Rhine valley near Lorch: the winegrowing village marks the border with the Mittelrhein wine region.

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Mittelheim St. Nikolaus Page 86/D6

Area: 38.3 hectares Altitude: 82–128 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 4–16% Soils: Deep, limy loess, gravelly in parts Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Peter Jakob Kühn Characteristics: The name derives from a shrine to Saint Nicholas, which stands in the vineyard along with a shrine to the vintner-patron Saint Urban. Wine: Often characterized by very ripe fruit. In their youth, wines have powerful minerality and light floral traces.

Oestrich Doosberg Page 87/CD1

Area: 101.2 hectares Altitude: 90–150 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 5–27% Soils: Predominantly deep loess and loamy loess, interstratified by veins of quartzite. Good water retention. Most Important Grapes: Riesling

in the Rheingau Most Important Producers: Schloss Schönborn, Peter Jakob Kühn, Querbach Characteristics: The eastern, higher elevated area forms a crest from which the vineyard turns southwestward. Aeration is good in this part but more moderate in the rest of the southern portion. Wine: Minerally, almost saline, elegant wines

Oestrich Lenchen Page 86/CD6

Area: 119.2 hectares Altitude: 120–150 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 3–15% Soils: Deep loamy loess alternating with heavy marl soils. Cut through in some parts by small waterways. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Querbach, Peter Jakob Kühn, Josef Spreitzer Characteristics: The name derives from one of the creeks on the hillside that is adjacent to the original Lenchen parcel. Much of the vineyard lies in a basin, protected from wind. Only the central parcels—in large part because of their slope— offer a warm microclimate. Good

aeration leads to rapid drying of foliage and grapes. Wine: Aromatic and full wines. The growths from the original Lenchen parcel are strongly aromatic, full of fruit, tight, and are, above all, perfect for fermenting dry.

Rauenthal Rothenberg Page 87/B3

Area: 21 hectares Altitude: 120–150 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 20–57% Soils: Phyllite slate, low stone proportion, fine soil with loamy loess deposits, good water flow Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: August Eser Characteristics: First recorded mention in 1211. The name stems from the reddishviolet phyllite slate in the soil. The highest point offers views west to the southerly slopes of the Rauenthal mountain. Wine: Powerful wines with distinct citrus notes and acid structure

Walluf Walkenberg Page 87/B4

Area: 18.5 hectares Altitude: 120–150 meters Exposure: Southwest Steepness: 10–18% Soils: Loamy loess above a gravelly subsoil, rich in fine earth and thus low in stone Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: J. B. Becker, Toni Jost–Hahnenhof Characteristics: Situated on the southern slopes of the Taunus range and thus protected from the north. The vines stretch about one kilometer up the slope to the edge of the forest.

Noble grandeur: Schloss Vollrads, one of the oldest wine estates in the world.

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Wicker Mönchsgewann Page 89/eF5

Area: 16.4 hectares Altitude: 80–116 meters Exposure: South by west Steepness: 14–27% Soils: Tertiary lime marl, interstratified in parts with loess and gravel. Good water retention due to gravel layers in subsoil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Joachim Flick Characteristics: Formerly in the possession of the Fulda Abbey, the Monastery of St. Johann of Magdeburg, St. Stephan’s Monastery of Mainz, and the Carthusian monks. Wine: Earthy, minerally, very fruity and opulent wines.

Wicker Nonnberg Page 89/F5

Area: 2.7 hectares Altitude: 80–116 meters Exposure: South by west Steepness: 14% Soils: Heavy Tertiary marl with loess and loamy loess, interstratified in parts with gravel, good water retention Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Joachim Flick (sole owner) Characteristics: Situated directly beneath the village of Wicker, almost completely encircled by a wall, which provides a favorable microclimate and a lengthy ripening period. Wine: Earthy, full-bodied, and minerally wines. They remain tight in their youth with a hard acidity. Potential for cellaring.

Winkel Hasensprung Page 86/De5

Area: 97.2 hectares Altitude: 95–140 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: Up to 30% Soils: Predominantly deep loess, with shallow gravel and damp loamy-loess with clay

in the Rheingau in some parts; medium to high proportion of fine earth. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Prinz von Hessen, Schloss Schönborn, Weingüter Geheimrat “J” Wegeler– Gutshaus Oestrich Characteristics: Warm, aerated central parcels. Here the soils are not as rich as on the vineyard’s edges. Goethe’s favorite Rheingau wine came from this site in the immediate vicinity of Schloss Johannisberg. Wine: Voluminous wines with abundant acidity that require age to integrate. With age, a complex profile develops, with a typical chewiness and a racy minerality.

Erbach Michelmark, Page 87/C2 53.3 hectares, south by southwest, 10–30%, deep, in part gravelly loess, with some loamy loess and heavy Tertiary marl Geisenheim Mäuerchen, Page 86/e34 31.9 hectares, south by southeast, 10–22%, deep, limy loess; Tertiary marl in parcels bordering the Fuchsberg vineyard. Geisenheim Mönchspfad, Page 86/De4 101 hectares (but only 78.7 hectares currently under vine), south, 10–30%, subsoil of Taunus quartzite, overlaid with Tertiary marl and loess Hattenheim Engelmannsberg, Page 87/ C12

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17.2 hectares, south by southwest, 10–40%, loamy loess, light Tertiary marl soils Hochheim Königin Victoriaberg,

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Area: 33.1 hectares Altitude: 70–120 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5–30% Soils: Predominantly deep loess, interstratified with shallow gravel from Tertiary marine sand. In addition, loamy loess, clay, and some quartzite. Good to very good water retention, even in dry years. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Vollrads (sole owner), one of the oldest wine estates in the world Characteristics: North-south rows of vines, south-sloping vineyard, protected from cold northern winds by its own forest (a nature reserve). Lovely moated castle complex. Wine: Full-bodied, powerful wines with elegant notes and a marked acid structure. Good cellaring potential.

4.7 hectares, south, 10–30%, skeletal, loamy soils Kiedrich Sandgrub, Page 87/BC23 124 hectares (but only 43.9 hectares under vine), south by southwest, 10–40%, predominantly deep loess and loamy loess, in part gravelly with Tertiary lime Lorchhausen Seligmacher, Page 85/e4 22.8 hectares, southwest, 10–50%, stonydetritus soils, loam from Devonian clay, deep soil in lower slopes, limy loess Martinsthal Langenberg, Page 87/B4 18.3 hectares, southwest, 10–45%, medium to deep phyllite soils with loamy loess admixtures Martinsthal Wildsau, Page 87/B4 34.9 hectares, south by southwest, 10–40%, medium to deep phyllite soils with loamy loess admixtures Rauenthal Gehrn, Page 87/B3 17.1 hectares, south, 15–50%, phyllite soils, sericite-gneiss in some areas, plus loess and loamy loess Rauenthal Wülfen, Page 87/B3 15.9 hectares, south, 12–40%, medium to deep phyllite soils, Tertiary marl Walluf Vitusberg, Page 87/B4 17 hectares, south by southeast, 10–22%, deep loess and loamy loess

GOOD VINEYARDS Eltville Langenstück, Page 87/B3 51.6 hectares, southwest, 12–35%, loess and loamy loess, Tertiary clay and marl soils Eltville Sonnenberg, Page 87/BC4 67.3 hectares, south, 10–25%, deep loess and loamy loess, partly gravelly; best parcels in middle section.

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Nahe The Nahe wine region, like other regions, was given

clear borders and officially demarcated vineyards by the wine law of 1971. With 4,124 hectares under vine, the Nahe is only average in size, but its geological diversity gives its wines unique taste profiles. Depending on a site’s soil composition, Rieslings from the Nahe can be reminiscent of wines from the Mosel, Pfalz, or the Rheingau. In this respect, the region’s local reputation as the “tasting room of Germany” is appropriate; yet it overlooks the independent character of Nahe wines, with their specific fruit and spice notes and regional idiosyncrasies. The vineyards stretch from Bingerbrück on the Rhine to Soonwald on the Nahe River, as well as into the valleys of the Nahe’s tributaries, the Trollbach, Guldenbach, Gräfenbach, Ellerbach, Alsenz, and Glan. The vines mostly face south and southwest, surrounded by orchards, meadows, and fields, and occasionally flanking expanding residential developments. Geographically and stylistically, the wine region can be divided into three parts: the lower Nahe, from Bingerbrück to Bad Kreuznach; the central Nahe, from Bad Münster am Stein to Schlossböckelheim; and the upper Nahe, from Schlossböckelheim to the westerly sites near Martinsstein. Complex Rieslings are produced in all three subregions. Since ancient times, the central Nahe villages of Traisen, Norheim, Niederhausen, and Schlossböckelheim have led the region with the reputation and quality of their wines. From the central Nahe’s weathered volcanic soils come extremely minerally wines whose aromas and tastes compare favorably with those of wines from the Mosel.

Prime locations along the Nahe river: view from the Steinberg onto the Einzellagen Niederhausen Hermannsberg and Schlossböckelheim Kupfergrube.

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On the Nahe, the most favorable sites are planted with Riesling; the quality of the Rieslings has long determined the reputation of their growers, and the variety still brings international renown to the entire region. Besides the fruity and sweet Spätlese and Auslese wines, only the Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, and ice wines reach foreign markets, though the Nahe vintners also hit the mark with their dry wines. Silvaner, which once accounted for more than half of the Nahe’s vines, has been in a steady decline for several years, along with Müller-Thurgau. These grapes have in many cases been replaced with Burgundian varieties, especially Spätburgunder and Weissburgunder, which have brought good results in several sites. Plantings of Dornfelder—largely a side effect of the red-wine boom—now make it the third most widely planted variety in the Nahe. HISTORY

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most decisive contribution to the development of viticulture—here as elsewhere—was made by the monasteries, which were established in Norheim, Langenlonsheim, and Monzingen by the eighth century. Even Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) refers to viticulture in the Nahe. In one of her medicinal works, she notes that wines from hillside vineyards are better for treating illnesses than those from flat areas. The pioneering work of monks continued with the late medieval church and nobility, who held the majority of vineyards through the eighteenth century. The first great upswing in viticulture here was given a boost by the Prussian state in the nineteenth century. Around 1900, Auslese wines from the Nahe, known as Rhine wines and even as Kreuznachers or Bacharachers, were as expensive as the premiers grands crus of Bordeaux. The founding of the Provincial Wineand Fruit-Growing School of Bad Kreuznach in 1900 to educate young vintners also provided a boost to the production of high-quality wines. In the Staatliche Weinbaudomäne (state wine domain) NiederhausenSchlossböckelheim, which came into existence between 1901 and 1910, academic theories of viticulture were put into practice. In the following years, the state led the replanting of two vineyards, Schlossböckelheim Kupfergrube and Niederhausen Hermannsberg, which today remain excellent, and during its golden years

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(until the mid-1980s) the state produced some of the best Rieslings in the region. In the nineteenth century, following the secularization of ecclesiastical estates and the enactment of partibleinheritance laws, most vineyards were split into minuscule parcels. Later, when phylloxera and other pests entered the Nahe and destroyed a large portion of the vines, a reorganization of the vineyards became necessary. By the end of the 1920s, the improvement and consolidation of vineyards (Flurbereinigung) had begun on the Nahe. Sites were merged in order to facilitate the replanting of phylloxera-resistant rootstocks and to do away with parcels that were difficult to cultivate. In the 1960s, a number of new grape varieties were planted: not only the popular, uncomplicated MüllerThurgau, but also Kerner, Bacchus, Scheurebe, and many others. The Nahe’s reputation as a tasting room took on the negative connotation of “anything goes.” The highyielding varieties expanded beyond the classic vineyards into flat sites that were easy to plant and cultivate. The larger estates, especially the state domain, had begun to use the designation Nahe on bottle labels in the 1930s, but it lacked any enduring resonance. The Nahe was named as a distinct wine region and its vineyards demarcated in the wine law of 1935; even so, it has not yet necessarily gained its own identity. Indeed, in spite of the good reputation of the

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Area: 4,124 hectares Grape Varieties: Riesling (26%), MüllerThurgau (13%), Dornfelder (11%), Silvaner (7%), Spätburgunder (6%), Weissburgunder (5%), Kerner (5%), Grauburgunder (5%), Bacchus (4%), Scheurebe (3%) Predominant Soil Types: Quartzite and slate soils in the lower Nahe; porphyry, melaphyre, and variegated sandstone in the middle and upper Nahe; weathered soils and clay deposits from sandstone, loess, and loam around Bad Kreuznach. Average Annual Precipitation: 517 mm (Bad Kreuznach)

Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 40 mm (Bad Kreuznach) Average Annual Temperature: 9.5 degrees C (Bad Kreuznach) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,512 (Bad Kreuznach) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service) Main Danger for Winegrowing: In extremely hot and dry years, risk of drought-related stress and damage to vines at higher altitudes and on shallow soils.

The Human Contribution to Terroir: The State Domain Niederhausen-Schlossböckelheim made the greatest contribution to terroir when, at the beginning of the twentieth century, it transformed ordinary sites into excellent vineyards, including the Schlossböckelheim Kupfergrube, a former mining site. Biggest Misconception: Until the early twentieth century, some wines from the Nahe were sold as Rhine wine because they could fetch higher prices this way.

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In the Einzellage Dorsheim Goldloch: prehistoric rock soils with thin loam deposits and a high proportion of gravel.

Rieslings from the emergent estates of Hermann Dönnhoff, Hans Crusius, and Schlossgut Diel, very few German or foreign customers know that these wines come from the Nahe. Several top vineyards have long been known by wine lovers, including Traisen Bastei, Oberhausen Brücke, and Schlossböckelheim Kupfergrube, but the enormous potential of the entire region and the marked variety of its soils have not been well exploited or promoted. The public discussions over the importance of terroir in the mid-1990s focused attention on vineyards, including those in the Nahe. Finally the best vineyards began to attract the highest prices. Several vineyards that had been highly valued in the past but were no longer adequately cultivated were in danger of falling into oblivion. The challenge was not simply to preserve these classic sites but to maximize their potential over the long run. The VDP estates took the first important step in this direction with their 1997 vineyard classification (see page 106) and the classification Grosses Gewächs Nahe, established in 2004, reserved for the best dry Rieslings from great terroirs.

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Over the centuries, vintners in the Nahe have discovered the best ways to work with the natural factors of soil, exposure, and climate and have planted their vines primarily on sheltered, sun-drenched slopes. The vineyards are not contiguous but rather form a scattered patchwork, mostly along river valleys. Because the entire region lies in a transition zone between a continental and a maritime climate, conditions are favorable for viticulture, with high temperatures and adequate precipitation in summer and mild winters with relatively few days of frost. The northern and western portions of the region are protected against rain and wind by the Rheingau and Hunsrück ranges as well as by upstream forests: the Binger Wald, Soonwald, and Idarwald. The region is one of the driest in all of Germany. Moreover, the rain that does fall comes mostly in June, July, and August, a very favorable time for the growth of the vines, whereas the harvest months of September and October are usually relatively dry. The average annual temperature in Bad

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Kreuznach, the region’s largest town, is a wine-friendly 9.5 degrees C, though it can certainly be much higher in sundrenched microclimates. The average annual sunshine is 1,512 hours per year. In sites directly on the Nahe River and its tributaries, the solar irradiation is intensified by reflection from the water. In more elevated sites and those with shallow soils, there is an increased chance of drought in hot vintages, such as 2003. VINeYaRDS aND SOILS

During the vineyard reform at the end of the 1960s, the sites of the Nahe were reorganized, and these changes were codified into law in 1971. Several long-renowned vineyards, for example the Frühlingsplätzchen in Monzingen, were expanded considerably. Several site names disappeared from the map, while other names and bor-

ders remained unchanged. Where the consolidation led to substantially expanded vineyards, frequently only the core part of the site can now be designated as exceptional or superior. Today, the entire region consists of 7 Grosslagen and 328 Einzellagen, of which only 258 are cultivated. Some Grosslagen, including Burgweg, Paradiesgarten, and Schlosskapelle, are no longer relevant to quality-conscious vintners. These designations continue to be used for wines whose grapes come from the lesser Einzellagen within a Grosslage. It is impossible to understand or explore terroir under conditions where multiple sites are blended together. At best, such areas produce decent varietal wines. The quality of single vineyards on the Nahe was already determined in a kind of site classification done more than a century ago. The 1901 Nahe viticultural map for the governing district of Koblenz based the value of

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10 Ritterhölle 11 Sonnenberg 12 Mönchberg 13 Sonnenberg 14 herrschaftsgarten 15 Felseneck 16 Johannisberg 17 höllenpfad 18 Pastorenberg 19 Backöfchen

20 Laurentiusberg 21 Birkenberg 22 Steinrossel 23 Sonnenberg 24 Ratsgrund 25 St. Ruppertsberg 26 Römerberg 27 Schlossberg 28 Schloss Gutenberg 29 Felseneck

30 Galgenberg 31 Tilgesbrunnen 32 Rosenberg 33 Kauzenberg 34 Osterhöll 35 hofgarten 36 Kahlenberg 37 Mollenbrunnen 38 hinkelstein 39 Forst

40 Vogelsang 41 Kapellenpfad 42 Krötenpfuhl 43 Brückes 44 St. Martin 45 Gutental 46 Mönchberg 47 Narrenkappe 48 Steinberg 49 hungriger Wolf

50 In den siebzehn Morgen 51 honigberg 52 Berg 53 Rosenheck 54 himmelgarten 55 Junker 56 Römerhelde 57 Katzenhölle 58 höllenbrand 59 Nonnengarten

60 Paradies 61 hirtenhain 62 Felsenköpfchen 63 Vogelsang 64 hofgut 65 Pastorei 66 Schlossgarten 67 Straussberg 68 Mollenbrunnen 69 Michaeliskapelle

70 Wetterkreuz 71 hellenpfad 72 Fels 73 Klostergarten 74 Steinkreuz 75 alte Römerstrasse 76 Schlossberg 77 Dellchen 78 Palmengarten 79 Berg

80 hüttenberg 81 Sonnenberg 82 höllenpfad 83 Mühlenberg 84 Birkenberg 85 Wiesberg 86 Goldgrube 87 Katergrube 88 Kellerberg 89 Steinkaut

90 abtei 91 Grafenberg 92 Klostergarten 93 Schlossberg 94 höllenpfad 95 Pfaffenberg 96 Stromberg 97 Felseneck 98 Mönchberg 99 Steyer

100 Gutenhölle 101 Kaulenberg 102 Römerstich 103 Schlossberg 104 herrenzehntel 105 heiligenberg 106 Vogelsang 107 Römerberg 108 hunolsteiner 109 Frühlingsplätzchen

110 Rosenberg 111 halenberg 112 Sonnenberg 113 höllenberg 114 Rotfeld 115 Wildgrafenberg 116 Lump 117 Rheingrafenberg 118 altenberg 119 edelberg

120 edelberg 121 Marbach 122 Domberg 123 Johannesberg 124 auf dem Zimmerberg 125 Kastell 126 herrenberg 127 Goldgrube 128 Kloster Disibodenberg 129 hessweg

130 Montfort 131 Weinsack 132 Kapellenberg 133 Langenberg 134 herrenberg 135 Schikanenbuckel 136 hahn 137 Schwalbennest 138 Schlossberg 139 allenberg

140 Vor der hölle 141 hengstberg 142 Obere heimbach 143 Rheingasse 144 Inkelhöll 145 Würzhölle 146 Römerpfad 147 Sonnenplätzchen 148 Schlossberg 149 Langhölle

150 Geissenkopf 151 Silberberg 152 hahnhölle 153 Layenberg 154 Feuerberg 155 Königsgarten 156 Bocksberg 157 Kahlenberg 158 höchstes Kreuz 159 Liebesbrunnen

160 Graukatz 161 elkersberg 162 Pfaffenpfad 163 Falkenberg 164 hölle 165 Weissenstein 166 Feuersteinrossel 167 aspenberg 168 Beutelstein 169 Weissenstein

170 Schloss Randeck 171 Seidenberg 172 Rosenberg 173 Mittelberg 174 Graukatz 175 Graukatz 176 Graukatz 177 Graukatz

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vineyards on the land taxes paid on individual parcels: 15 to 120 Silbergroschen per quarter hectare for the lowest category, 150 to 240 Silbergroschen per quarter hectare for the middle category, and 360 to 600 Silbergroschen per quarter hectare for top sites. In 1997 the VDP wine estates of the Nahe established a vineyard classification (Erste Lage) based on this historical map. They further specified that only Rieslings from the best vineyards could be brought to market with a particular vineyard designation. By extension, other varietal wines from an Erste Lage site must be sold without mention of the vineyard. Grapes must always be handpicked, with extremely low yields, and be of high quality, as determined by the wine law. The drawback of this classification is that it does not cover all potentially worthy vineyards but only those in which the VDP members own parcels. The character of the Nahe landscape and the diversity of its wines are brought to light by the region’s varied earth formations. Tertiary-period deposits of Mainz Basin soil are found in almost all districts, particularly marine sand

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and gravel in the western edges; other sites have marl and clays from the Oligocene period. Quaternary rubble as well as loess and loamy loess can also be found almost everywhere in the Nahe. Geologically, the Nahe can be divided into four regions with distinct earth formations. In the northwest, between Bingerbrück and Wallhausen, Devonian rock from the Rhineland slate mountains (phyllite, green slate, and quartzite) predominates. Erosion is slowly causing the formation of sandy and loamy, medium-heavy, and mostly lime-free soils, frequently possessing detrital minerals. From these slate soils come lively, racy Rieslings. The soils of the vineyards in the west, cutting across the territory from Münster-Sarmsheim to Monzingen, are marked by vast surfaces of red conglomerates and sandstones of a distinctive type of Oberrotliegend (named Wadern layers after a nearby town). To the southeast, in the central Nahe between Bad Kreuznach and Sobernheim and in the fluvial valleys of the Alsenz and Glan, are found finer, crumbly sandstones and shales of Unterrotliegend with sandy or loamy soils; Oberrotliegend-igneous rocks (rhyolite or andesite) are also found as parent rock material on hillsides. Near Niederhausen and Oberhausen are found anthropogenic soils of carbonic origin. The long-popular wines are floral with fine, exhilarating acidity. From weathered Rotliegend soils, the wines of Monzingen Halenberg offer typical piquant-mineral slate notes, reminiscent of Mosel Rieslings.

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In the hills around Kreuznach and along the lower Nahe as far as Laubenheim are deposits of Tertiary and glacial soils; some parcels in the western part also have sands and conglomerates of young marly sand (Schleichsand), while marly clay (Rupel clay) and Schleichsand are discernible east of the Nahe River. Deposits of loam can be found at lower altitudes on both sides of the Nahe. The Rieslings are elegant and floral, though they may be delicate or full-bodied depending on the soil type. From Kreuznach Kahlenberg come racy but elegant wines with fruit and spice. Wines from Langenlonsheim Rothenberg are complex with pronounced acidity, and those from Laubenheim Karthäuser are fruity with an elegant acidity. South of the Tertiary-period deposits, on a wide stretch between Bad Münster am Stein and Schlossböckelheim, shallow, lime-deficient, sandy, weathered volcanic soils predominate, interstratified with porphyry. The best sites have deeper, sandy, loamy, and stonier soils. From the hot skeletal soils of quartzite-porphyry (rhyolite) and porphyrite (paleo-

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andesite) come spicy, full-bodied, and long-lived wines. On the central Nahe, the best sites are strung like pearls on a necklace: Traisen Bastei at the foot of the two-hundredmeter-high porphyry massif of the Rothenfels produces corpulent, extremely mineral wines; Norheim Dellchen offers fine, fruity-elegant Rieslings; and Niederhausen Hermannshöhle yields racy and finessed wines that span the full gamut of fruit flavors (from apple and peach to more exotic notes). More powerful in their taste profile are the Rieslings of Oberhausen Brücke; the wines from the neighboring Schlossböckelheim Felsenberg are rich and juicy. Some of the worthwhile vineyards, for example in Bad Kreuznach, have been virtually forgotten in recent decades, because they were not planted with Riesling or they simply were not cultivated to their full potential. But there are encouraging counterexamples. The Rieslings of Norheim Dellchen, after only a few years of active engagement by committed vintners, have once again returned to the high quality the site allows for.

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EXCEPTIONAL VINEYARDS Bad Kreuznach Brückes

along the Nahe in 1476. Its undoubted potential is rarely realized. Wine: Rieslings with distinctly fruity bouquets

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Bad Kreuznach Kahlenberg

Area: 5.8 hectares Altitude: 110–145 meters Exposure: Southeast Steepness: 5–40% Soil: Weathered Rotliegend and sandy loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Staatsweingut Bad Kreuznach Characteristics: One of the best of the many Kreuznach sites, first mentioned

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Area: 16 hectares Altitude: 140–155 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 10–40% Soil: Gravelly loam of the lower Nahe ter­ race, alluvial soil Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Char­ donnay, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Dönnhoff, Staatsweingut Bad Kreuznach

Characteristics: Premium site first men­ tioned in 1499, full potential only partially realized today Wine: Rieslings with fruit, zest, and racy elegance

Bad Kreuznach Krötenpfuhl Page 104/C5 (no. 42)

Area: 6.4 hectares Altitude: 140–153 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5–40% Soil: Loamy gravel, some alluvial loess Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Kerner Most Important Producers: Dönnhoff, Staatsweingut Bad Kreuznach Characteristics: Classic site in Bad Kreuz­ nach, known by the same name since 1832. Its full potential is still unrealized. Wine: Well­developed, fruity, spicy, and ripe Rieslings.

Dorsheim Burgberg Page 114/E5

Area: 3.8 hectares Altitude: 190–290 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 45– 60% Soil: Partially slate and gravel, interstrati­ fied with loam from Wadern layers; high proportion of Taunus quartzite. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schlossgut Diel, Kruger­Rumpf Characteristics: Wind­sheltered, south­ facing site (shaped like an amphitheater) on the north side of the Trollbach, with stony soil and good water retention. First docu­ mented mention in the year 1400. Because of the accumulation of cold air at the base of the slope on winter nights, this part of the Burgberg is suitable for the production of ice wine. Wine: Very rich, full­bodied, and classy Rieslings with delicate herbal aromas and great aging potential

Vineyard with excellent sun reflection: the Einzellage Schlossböckelheim Felsenberg.

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Dorsheim Goldloch Page 114/e5

Area: 10.5 hectares Altitude: 210–290 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 45–55% Soil: Stony-detritus loam deposits from rock conglomerates of Oberrotliegend from the first Permian phase, covered with a thin loam layer and a high proportion of gravel. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schlossgut Diel, Kruger-Rumpf, Joh. Bapt. Schäfer Characteristics: Sheltered, partly terraced southerly site on the north side of the Trollbach, with perfect exposure and very good water retention. First documented mention in 1756, entered in the vineyard register in 1819. Wine: Minerally, fruity Rieslings with dense, exotic notes; great aging potential.

Dorsheim Pittermännchen Page 114/D4

Area: 6.1 hectares Altitude: 220–300 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 40–55% Soil: High slate content. Extremely weathered slate from Wadern layers extending into the subsoil. The soil is also marked by gravel and quartzite. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schlossgut Diel, Joh. Bapt. Schäfer Characteristics: Immediately adjacent to the Goldloch vineyard; sheltered, southerly slope with perfect sun exposure and good water retention. Appeared for the first time in the vineyard register in 1860. Wine: Delicious, minerally Rieslings with filigreed structure, fine slate notes, spice, and great aging potential

Langenlonsheim Rothenberg Page 114/F45

Area: 10.2 hectares Altitude: 160–220 meters Exposure: South

along the Nahe Steepness: 20–45% Soil: Weathered Rotliegend soils of volcanic origin; sandy loam, loamy sand over sandstone. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Tesch, Bürgermeister Schweinhardt Characteristics: Weathered stone soils warm up quickly. Protected from the north and west by the Langenlonsheimer forest. Clearly the best site in Langenlonsheim. Wine: Tight, mineral-driven, and racy Rieslings with distinct character and elegant fruitiness

Characteristics: Favorable microclimate, easily warmed soil. The cold night winds are channeled over the vineyard by a hill that blocks their path. Tendency toward dryness in summer. Because the old core of the vineyard has not been expanded much, site remains very homogeneous. Wine: Layered, minerally Rieslings of filigreed structure with notes of herbs and grapefruit; high cellaring potential. The nobly sweet wines exhibit clear, fine fruit notes.

Laubenheim St. Remigiusberg

Area: 4.1 hectares Altitude: 110–180 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 10– 60% Soil: Gray Devonian slate, interstratified with quartzite, over heavy loess loam bedrock Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: KrugerRumpf, Göttelmann Characteristics: Vineyard sits in a side valley of the lower Nahe, sheltered from winds by the Münster forest. Favorable microclimate, good water supply. Wine: Fruit-driven Rieslings full of character, with hints of peach, apricot, and passionfruit

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Area: 2.4 hectares Altitude: 140–180 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 10–40% Soil: Brown, volcanic weathered rock soil. Brown earth and noncalcareous soil over quartzite. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Tesch Characteristics: Extremely well-sheltered slope on the south side of a small basin along the lower Nahe, allowing for maximum ripeness Wine: Finely minerally, complex, and supple Rieslings with finesse; notes of marjoram and mandarin peels

Monzingen Halenberg Page 104/e2 (no. 111)

Area: 7.7 hectares Altitude: 160–240 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 25– 60% Soil: Weathered Rotliegend, conglomerate of bluish-gray slate with quartzite and gravel, loam deposits in shallower parts; gravelly and sandy in steeper parts, with hardly any loam. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: EmrichSchönleber, Schäfer-Fröhlich

Münster-Sarmsheim Dautenpflänzer Page 114/D5

Münster-Sarmsheim Pittersberg Page 114/De5

Area: 9.3 hectares Altitude: 110–210 meters Exposure: Southwest by south Steepness: 10– 65% Soil: Gray Devonian slate and weathered stone, very mineral soil, loamy-loess, in part Staublehm (loam particles) over slate. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: KrugerRumpf, Göttelmann Characteristics: Very warm and dry location relatively close to the river. Low water retention. Sheltered from the wind in the middle and lower parts. The slate of the

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THE BEST VINEYARDS south-facing slopes warms quickly and emits the retained warmth to the vines. Wine: Acidic, minerally, fine and racy Rieslings with notes of peach, gooseberry, and citrus

Niederhausen Hermannsberg Page 107/B2

Area: 5.6 hectares Altitude: 130–190 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 5–40% Soil: Shale clay in subsoil, plus loamy loess, artificially strewn with a rocks to a proportion of 5 to 40%; ample fine-earth soil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Gutsverwaltung Niederhausen-Schlossböckelheim (sole owner) Characteristics: Good sun reflection onto the vines. The protected position of the vineyard, with cold air flows, makes it suitable for ice wines. Wine: Very opulent to creamy, dense, and fruity Rieslings of refinement and class, reminiscent of Rheingau wines

Niederhausen Hermannshöhle Page 107/C2

Area: 8 hectares Altitude: 130–175 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 35– 60% Soil: Blackish-gray slate with volcanic eruptive rock, porphyry, and limestone; conglomerate soils with 15% rock and abundant fine-earth, gravelly loams. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dönnhoff, Gutsverwaltung Niederhausen-Schlossböckelheim, Mathern, von Racknitz Characteristics: Perfect sun exposure; some danger of erosion. The Hermannshöhle has been the most valuable vineyard of the Nahe for more than one hundred years. Wine: Distinctive, opulent, delicately aromatic, and elegant Rieslings with power, complexity, and long aging potential

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Area: 2.1 hectares Altitude: 135–175 meters Exposure: Southeast by south Steepness: 20–70% Soil: Weathered volcanic rock with porphyrite and black ground slate. High proportion of fine earth with stones (30%), shallow. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Gutsverwaltung Niederhausen-Schlossböckelheim, Mathern, von Racknitz Characteristics: One of the steepest sites in the Nahe, with terraces that have very good sun reflection. High stone content and porous structure create easily warmed soils. Wine: Minerally, spicy, and racy Rieslings, with variegated traces of exotic fruits and precise honey notes in matured wines

Area: 1.8 hectares Altitude: 125–216 meters Exposure: Southwest by south Steepness: 5– 60% Soil: Fine sand and stony-detritus loam, alterations of porphyry and Tholey sandstone Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Staatsweingut Bad Kreuznach Characteristics: Historical, first-class site along the Nahe, though currently underperforming Wine: Distinctive, racy Rieslings

Norheim Dellchen Page 107/B3

Area: 2.6 hectares Altitude: 120–170 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 50–70% Soil: Schistose soils with weathered materials from the adjacent volcanic rock (porphyry and melaphyre), stony-detritus loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dönnhoff, Mathern Characteristics: Steep, towering cliffs between small cirques directly overlooking the Nahe River. The site is partly terraced, perfectly sheltered to the west and east, with an optimal water supply. In the shelter of the cliffs, the Riesling grapes achieve a very high degree of ripeness. Long-neglected site that has been revitalized only in recent years. Wine: Minerally, spicy and fruity, elegant Rieslings with flavors of peach, lime, and grapefruit, pronounced acidity. Dense, complex, and racy Spätlese wines. Terrific aging potential.

Norheim Kirschheck Page 107/B34

Area: 13.5 hectares Altitude: 120–190 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 10–50% Soil: Porphyry soils with Tholey slate (slate with sandstone deposits of Oberrotliegend) Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder, Dornfelder Most Important Producers: Dönnhoff, Dr. Crusius, Mathern Characteristics: Easily warmed slate soil with good water flow, long ripening period, low yield (maximum 50 hectoliters/ hectare). Footslope and upper portion present a stark contrast in soil types and thus in the character of the wines. Wine: Fruity, minerally, delicate, racy, and elegant Rieslings with power and zest; notes of apricots and citrus fruits.

Oberhausen Brücke Page 107/C2

Area: 1.1 hectares Altitude: 125–130 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 0–15% Soil: Gray slate subsoil with loamy loess topsoil Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dönnhoff (sole owner)

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Characteristics: One of the smallest sites of the Nahe, at the Luitpold Bridge opposite the village of Oberhausen. Sheltered site with a peculiar microclimate due to the proximity of the river; very good water supply. Early bud break and a long growing period for Riesling. Wine: Elegant Rieslings, full of character, with structure and extract. Magnificent ice wines in some vintages.

Schlossböckelheim Felsenberg Page 107/B2

Area: 10.6 hectares Altitude: 130–200 meters Exposure: Southwest by south Steepness: 25– 60%

along the Nahe Soil: Weathered volcanic soils (rhyolite), porphyry with high proportion of stone (20%), plenty of fine earth, stony-detritus loam, loam deposits Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dönnhoff, Dr. Crusius, Schäfer-Fröhlich, Gutsverwaltung Niederhausen-Schlossböckelheim Characteristics: Vines grow in the scree fields below the cliffs. Well-aerated with very good sun reflection, early start to growing season, and long ripening phase; often foggy in autumn. The vines are sheltered from cold winds. Only half of the site is currently planted. Wine: Delicately aromatic, minerally Rieslings, rather tender nose with flint notes and great elegance. Ripe acidity, variegated flavors of peaches, apricots, and blackcurrants. Excellent cellaring potential.

Schlossböckelheim Kupfergrube Page 107/B2

Area: 12.9 hectares Altitude: 140–265 meters Exposure: Predominantly south; small portions also southwest and southeast. Steepness: 20– 60% Soil: Weathered porphyry soils with rhyolite and melaphyre; high proportion of fine earth and stone. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Weissburgunder Most Important Producers: Gutsverwaltung Niederhausen-Schlossböckelheim, Dönnhoff, Dr. Crusius, Schäfer-Fröhlich

Very good Riesling vines on the hills: the Einzellagen Klamm and Kertz in Niederhausen.

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Characteristics: A former copper mine converted to a vineyard in the beginning of the twentieth century. Optimal sun reflection, but poor water retention in the steeper parcels. Wine: Intense, spicy, minerally Rieslings with ripe, elegant acidity and refreshing, even opulent, fruit aromas; distinct site typicity.

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Area: 1.4 hectares Altitude: 120–140 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 10– 60% Soil: Weathered soil with 20– 60% stone content and only a little fine earth. Stonydetritus loam on slope of the Rotenfels hill. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dr. Crusius, Gutsverwaltung Niederhausen-Schlossböckelheim

along the Nahe Characteristics: The Bastei, an outcrop on the Rotenfels hill, offers the site perfect shelter from wind, and its parabolic shape maximizes sun exposure. Wine: Unmistakable minerally, racy Rieslings with explosive fruit

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Characteristics: The vines at the top of the hill in the Alsenztal, a side valley of the Nahe, are protected from cold winds by a forest at the top of the ridge. Long growing season in upper part, ensuring the complete ripening of Riesling grapes. Only a third of the site is under vine. Wine: Rieslings with exuberant minerality, great complexity and zest, fine bouquet; good cellaring potential.

Altenbamberg Rotenberg

Bad Münster am Stein Felseneck

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Area: 5.6 hectares Altitude: 150–200 meters Exposure: Southwest by south Steepness: 5–70% Soil: Weathered porphyry soils, Rotliegend sandstone and shale clay in subsoil; paltry topsoil with high proportion of rock. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Gutsverwaltung Niederhausen-Schlossböckelheim

Area: 0.7 hectares Altitude: 117–167 meters Exposure: Southwest by south Steepness: 40– 60% Soil: Heavy stone-detritus loam deposits over rhyolite Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Jung (sole owner) Characteristics: Embedded in a protrusion of rocks at the city limit of Bad Münster. Good heat retention owing to its sheltered position; little or no danger of frost. Wine: Rieslings with characteristics typical of weathered rock soils

Bockenau Felseneck Page 104/D3 (no. 97)

Area: 8.8 hectares Altitude: 200–300 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 40– 60% Soil: Oberrotliegend soil (Wadern layers), conglomerates and fanglomerates of blue slate, whitish-gray quartzite, and basalt rubble. Lightweight rock soils with loam; loam over loess at the foot of the vineyard. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: SchäferFröhlich

First-class vineyard across from Oberhausen: the Niederhausen Hermannshöhle.

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Characteristics: Situated in the basin of the Ellerbach, a side valley of the upper Nahe. The Knüppelwald forest above the vineyard provides optimal shelter from cold wind gusts. Favorable, daylong sun exposure. Wine: Powerful Rieslings with fruit notes, racy elegance, and layered minerality; extremely long cellar life

Laubenheim Karthäuser Page 114/e5

Area: 17.5 hectares Altitude: 120–160 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 20–35% Soil: Weathered red rock soils with loamy loess and gravel Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Tesch, Mon­ tigny Characteristics: Amphitheater in a side valley of the lower Nahe offers ideal shelter and warmth retention. Wine: Complex, distinct, and minerally Rieslings with elegant acidity, rich in extract

along the Nahe as exceptional. Today, only about half of the vineyard is cultivated. Wine: Full­bodied, spicy wines with dis­ tinct minerality and finesse, with notes of herbs, yellow fruits, and apple

Münster­Sarmsheim Rheinberg Page 114/D5

Area: 6.3 hectares Altitude: 120–175 meters Exposure: Southeast Steepness: 20–50% Soil: Decomposed quartzite; very skeletal soils because of the high stone content, in parts Staublehm over quartzite (ranker and brown earth). Black slate in lower part, a narrow bank of loess in the middle part, and reddish weathered slate in the upper part. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Kruger­ Rumpf, Göttelmann Characteristics: Very warm location where the Nahe meets the Rhine. Only about half under vine. Wine: Minerally, fruity, and rich Rieslings with typical varietal characteristics

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Niederhausen Klamm

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Area: 7.3 hectares Altitude: 135–180 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 10– 60% Soil: Decomposed porphyry, loamy loess, stony­detritus loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: von Racknitz, Jakob Schneider Characteristics: Best parcels are worthy of the “exceptional” designation. Wine: Finely defined Rieslings with racy fruit and typical varietal characteristics

Area: 63.9 hectares Altitude: 160–240 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 0–40% Soil: Weathered red slate soils interstrati­ fied with quartzite, pebbles, and basalt rubble, in addition to loam; gravelly and sandy on steeper slopes. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Dorn­ felder, Müller­Thurgau Most Important Producers: Emrich­ Schönleber, Schäfer­Fröhlich, Bamberger & Sohn Characteristics: The core of the old site (especially the Emrich­Schönleber parcels) is capable of producing outstanding Ries­ lings. The 1971 wine law greatly expanded the site to include middle­tier and even low­quality parcels. For this reason, the Frühlingsplätzchen cannot be designated

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Niederhausen Steinberg Page 107/B2

Area: 6 hectares Altitude: 145–230 meters Exposure: Southwest by south Steepness: 25–55% Soil: Skeletal porphyry soil with sparse loess deposits and very high proportion of stone (10– 60%)

Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Gutsverwal­ tung Niederhausen­Schlossböckelheim Characteristics: The name derives from the rocky nature of the soil. Good solar reflection with protection against cold west winds. Unsheltered upper part no longer planted with vines. Wine: Extremely mineral, almost salty Rieslings with a nervy character. Opulent fruit.

Obermoschel Silberberg Page 104/F4 (no. 151)

Area: 14.2 hectares Altitude: 170–305 meters Exposure: Southeast Steepness: 20– 60% Soil: Decomposed slate with loamy clay soil Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spät­ burgunder Most Important Producers: Schmidt Characteristics: Situated on the Moschel­ bach, a brook in a side valley of the Alsenz Wine: Full­bodied, balanced Rieslings with a delicate fruit bouquet and filigreed acidity

Odernheim Kloster Disibodenberg Page 104/e3 (no. 128)

Area: 8.3 hectares Altitude: 138–216 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 5– 60% Soil: Relatively firm sediments (sandstone, silt, slated clay) from the underlying Rotlie­ gend. High proportion of fine earth; some parts have thin soil overlay. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Grau­ burgunder Most Important Producers: von Racknitz Characteristics: Situated on the ridge between the Nahe and Glan rivers. Dry location sheltered from west winds. Sand­ stone walls, which retain warmth, create a special microclimate on the terraces. Wine: Racy Rieslings with delicate, fruity acidity and pronounced fruit flavors; good cellaring potential.

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Schlossböckelheim Königsfels

along the Nahe Characteristics: The Königsfels hill acts like a lock in the Nahe valley, forcing the river to make a turn to the right. Extremely dry location. Wine: Rich Rieslings with light herbaceous notes

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Area: 9.6 hectares Altitude: 143–230 meters Exposure: Southwest by southeast Steepness: 10– 60% Soil: Stony-detritus loam on porphyryrhyolite conglomerates; scree, some from volcanic rock. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, MüllerThurgau Most Important Producers: von Racknitz, Korrell–Johanneshof, Hexamer

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Area: 14.5 hectares Altitude: 140–280 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5–40%

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Soil: The partially light, loamy weathered rock soil of the red rock massif is detritus of rhyolite, a variation of quartz-porphyry. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Weissburgunder, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Dr. Crusius, von Racknitz Characteristics: At 327 meters, the Rotenfels is the highest rock face north of the Alps. The vines stand on many individual parcels at the foot of the massif but also extend onto the plateau near the village of Traisen. First-class parcels in steep southern portion (35–45% slope), poorer quality on the plateau.

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Wallhausen Johannisberg Page 104/C4 (no. 16)

Area: 6.9 hectares Altitude: 210–280 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 10– 60% Soil: Violet-red, limy, volcanic conglomerate of Wadern layers, stony gravel loam on variegated sandstone from Oberrotliegend Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Prinz zu Salm-Dalberg’sches Weingut Characteristics: One of the oldest documented vineyards of Europe (twelfth century). Fifty-year-old vines have roots 20 meters deep in the Oberrotliegend of the Gräfenbachtal, a side valley of the lower Nahe. Wine: Powerful, complex, fruity Rieslings with hints of peach and ripeness. Dry wines show ample fruit with peach flavors; the nobly sweet wines possess tones of caramel.

Winzenheim Roseneck Page 104 /C5 (no. 53)

Area: 12.1 hectares Altitude: 160–200 meters Exposure: Southeast Steepness: 10–40% Soil: Loam on clay or clayey, marly loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Reichsgraf von Plettenberg Characteristics: The site’s potential is currently underdeveloped. First-class wines are possible from this vineyard. Wine: Racy Rieslings with delicate fruit and harmonious acidity

along the Nahe GOOD VINEYARDS Bad Kreuznach Hinkelstein, Page 104/ C5 (no. 38)

42.4 hectares, southwest by south, 0–30%, loamy gravel on clay from the Tertiary period, partially sandy-fine loam; greatly expanded site with good results in particular parcels. Bad Kreuznach Narrenkappe, Page 104/ C5 (no. 47)

27.8 hectares, southwest by south, 5–30%, gravelly and sandy-fine loam as well as loam deposits, partially over gravel and rubble; site is underdeveloped in spite of its potential for great Rieslings. Bretzenheim Pastorei, Page 104/C5 (no. 65) 29 hectares, southeast, 5–30%, sandy, gravelly, and clayey loam; unrealized potential at the moment. Burg Layen Schlossberg, Page 114/e4 14.4 hectares, south, 5–40%, clayey loam, historic vineyard Guldental Hipperich, Page 114/G45 55.4 hectares, southwest by south, 5–30%, weathered Rotliegend with reddish, light to heavy sandy loam. The best parcels yield nervy Rieslings with fruit and class. Langenlonsheim Königsschild,

Münster-Sarmsheim Kapellenberg, Page 114/D5

29.5 hectares, southeast by south, 10–35%, weathered quartzite soils Niederhausen Felsensteyer, Page 107/B3 4.5 hectares, southeast by south, 30– 60%, loam deposits with detritus of Tholey slate; steep cliffs descend directly to the Nahe River. Niederhausen Rosenberg, Page 107/B3 6.1 hectares, south-southeast by southsouthwest, 30– 60%, sandy-stony loam over variegated sandstone of the Tholey group Oberhausen Leistenberg, Page 107/C2 5.2 hectares, south by southeast, 30– 60%, weathered gray shale, clayey loam with slate in parts; protected by the Lemberg, the highest peak of the Nahe Valley (400 meters). Roxheim Berg, Page 104/C4 (no. 79) 12 hectares, southwest, 15–50%, weathered sandstone (red slate) of sand and loam over layered sandstone; also stony-detritus, loamy loess mixtures. Roxheim Birkenberg, Page 104/C45 (no. 84)

3.4 hectares, south, 40– 60%, sandy loam, loamy sand, underdeveloped potential Roxheim Mühlenberg, Page 104/C4

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14.4 hectares, south by southeast, 10–30%, light loamy loess with admixtures of clay and shell limestone; optimally sheltered microclimate. Langenlonsheim Löhrer Berg,

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35 hectares, south, 20–50%, sandy loam interstratified with river gravel, loamy clay; allegedly the oldest Riesling-only vineyard along the Nahe. Laubenheim Krone, Page 114/F5 26.5 hectares, south by southeast, 15–45%, variegated light soils of loamy loess and weathered sandstone, poor water retention Meddersheim Rheingrafenberg, Page 104/ e2 (no. 117)

26.4 hectares, south by southeast, 10–50%, sedimentary rock, coarse variegated sandstone with high proportion of quartzite, more than half planted with Riesling

7.8 hectares, southwest by southeast, 15– 50%, heavy to light sandy loam, underdeveloped potential Schlossböckelheim in den Felsen, 6.4 hectares, south by southwest, 40– 60%, sandy to stony-detritus loam over sandstone and rhyolite conglomerates, high stone proportion; heart of the vineyard is directly under a porphyry wall with good solar reflection; produces Rieslings with a wide flavor spectrum. Wallhausen Felseneck, Page 104/BC4 (no. 15)

13.9 hectares, south by southeast, 10– 60%, green phyllite-slate soils with loamy clay, sandy loam and coarse, gravelly soils. Several parcels with green slate (unique in Germany) offer great potential for aging Rieslings.

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In Rheinhessen’s Wonnegau: view of the Blücherpfad vineyard and the wine village Ober-Flörsheim.

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wine region. It stretches along the left bank of the Rhine between the cities of Bingen, Mainz, and Worms, forming a triangle beneath the river’s bend. In the north and east, the region is bordered by the Rhine; its western border follows a line from Bingen to Bad Kreuznach to Worms, bordering the Nahe and Pfalz regions. The name Rheinhessen originated in 1818, when the territory was annexed by the Duchy of Hessen-Darmstadt. Today it belongs, along with the city of Mainz, to the federal state of Rheinland-Pfalz. The topography, soils, and climate of Rheinhessen offer favorable growing conditions, with much diversity at the individual site level. Protected from cold winds by the Bergland of the northern Pfalz, by the Hunsrück and Taunus hills, and by the Odenwald forest, the region, considered part of the upper Rhine lowlands, is among the warmest and driest in all of Germany. It receives an average of almost 1,600 hours of sunlight and less than 550 millimeters of rain per year. It is no wonder, then, that of the 136 administrative districts within Rheinhessen, only three are without viticulture. About 20 percent of the region is under vine. In normal vintages, approximately 4,700 winegrowing operations produce more than 2.4 million hectoliters of wine. Until the 1980s, the public perception of Rheinhessen was as the home of Liebfrau(en)milch, the sweet, characterless, and inexpensive wine that was so successful in foreign markets and has dominated the stereotype of German wines the world over. To further this reputation, masses of bad wine were sold in the 1960s and 1970s under

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the names Niersteiner Gutes Domtal and Oppenheimer Krötenbrunnen. The excellent Riesling wines produced along the Rhine between Bodenheim and Osthofen did nothing to dispel the effects of the millions of bottles of low-quality wine that were sold. A movement toward better wines occurred in the mid1980s with the marketing of Rheinhessen Silvaner (RS) as the “typical wine from the original Rheinhessen grape variety.” Fermented in a dry style, it gave the region a new profile. Barely six years later, the new quality ranking of Selection Rheinhessen was created: it applied only to wines from seven classic grape varieties that were made according to stringent regulations. These classically dry-styled wines marked not only a turn toward better quality but also the renunciation of overly sweet wines. Rheinhessen’s image has been further revamped since the 1990s by a young generation of vintners. Engaged producers such as Klaus Peter Keller,

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One of the classic grapes of Rheinhessen: Grüner Silvaner.

Philipp Wittmann, and their associates in the “Message in a Bottle” group have shaken up the image of Rheinhessen viticulture, along with the long-established operations of Gunderloch, Sankt Antony, and Heyl zu Herrnsheim.

HISTORY

The Romans introduced viticulture to the Rheinhessen region more than two thousand years ago, especially around the fortifications at Moguntiacum (Mainz) and Bingium (Bingen). Countless archaeological finds in the area document the wine-influenced culture of the occupiers. Following the Romans were the Burgundians (in the fifth century) and later the Franks. With the increasing involvement of monasteries and dioceses, viticulture in Rheinhessen experienced its first great flowering. The oldest extant document about a German vineyard is from the year 742, when Charles Martel’s son donated the Glöck site in Nierstein, along with its church, to the diocese of Würzburg. Charlemagne (742–814), whose palace was in Ingelheim (Rheinhessen), ordered the uproot-

ing of forests and the planting of grapevines in the Rhine valley. Thus eighty-eight villages in Rheinhessen cultivated the vine as early as the ninth century. In the following centuries, viticulture waxed and waned according to the political mood and the preferences of the ruler in power. Only toward the end of the Middle Ages did the situation stabilize; in the meantime Rheinhessen earned its nickname of “Europe’s wine press.” Cultivation of quality grape varieties became the norm. The first documented evidence of Rüssling (Riesling) in Worms dates from 1402. At the beginning of the eighteenth century, Worms also saw the first use of the name Liebfraumilch (Our Lady’s milk), which was to shape the image of Rheinhessen wines for a long time. Liebfraumilch, or Liebfrauenmilch, as it was later called, probably dates back to the monks at the Liebfrau monastery at Worms, where the Riesling vines grew near the church, enclosed by walls. The name was long a designation of quality: in the Belle Époque, on the eve of the twentieth century, Liebfraumilch was considered to be the best wine of Rheinhessen, and as Auslese or Beerenauslese it was often the “most expensive German wine” at banquets, as described by Ernst Hornickel in his book First-Class Wines of Europe. Yet fame was to be Liebfraumilch’s undoing. Especially in foreign markets, imitations of the wine became common. The premium wine degenerated into a characterless wine meant for mass consumption, now made from Müller-Thurgau, Kerner, Silvaner, or Riesling (or blends of these), with the grapes coming from the Pfalz, the Nahe, and the Rheingau as well as Rheinhessen. With its tart-to-sweet taste profile, Liebfraumilch established itself as a successful brand in the Anglo-Saxon markets, and around the world it remained synonymous with German wine well into the 1980s. Until well into the twentieth century, growers in Rheinhessen were unable to produce consistent, region-specific, and quality-oriented wines. The microclimates and soil conditions of Rheinhessen were too diverse, the selection of grapes too broad, and different vintners’ approaches too dissimilar. In the first half of the nineteenth century, after growers had abandoned the strategy of mixing vines in the field, the classic varieties were first sorted and regionally

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focused, with Riesling, Silvaner, and Elbling dominating in the hilly regions, Spätburgunder around Ingelheim, Silvaner in the southwest, and Riesling along the Rhine. The greatest changes were caused not by phyllox­ era—although Rheinhessen was certainly not spared its ravages—but rather by the emergence of new grape varie­ ties after the Second World War. The first breakthrough came at the start of the 1950s with Müller­Thurgau, which peaked in 1972 with a 36 percent share of all plantings. The mid­1960s brought more new grapes: competition from Scheurebe, Faber, Bacchus, Morio­Muskat, Huxel­ rebe, Ortega, Optima, and several more varieties pressured not only the classic grapes but also Müller­Thurgau. In 1964, only 3.5 percent of vineyards were planted with these new varieties (excluding Müller­Thurgau), but by 1980 their share had risen to an astonishing 40 percent, and the number of different varieties had risen from twelve to thirty­four. The vintners’ motivation for these new plantings was understandable. The revised wine law of 1971 established minimum requirements for must weights for the different quality categories. The new breeds promised vintners an abundant harvest and high must weights, even in difficult years. These made it possible to produce more Prädikat wines and command correspondingly higher prices. In addition, the amount of land under vine had increased by

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40 percent in Rheinhessen since 1964, and not all of it lay in favorable locations. Even in former beetroot fields, the new grape breeds brought the hoped­for results. The newer white grape varieties still occupy an ample share of Rheinhessen’s vineyards, although plantings have dwindled, along with those of Müller­Thurgau, in recent years. They have been replaced by more plantings of clas­ sic varieties, including Riesling, Weissburgunder, Spät­ burgunder, Grauburgunder (Ruländer), the popular red Dornfelder, and a new cross between Helfensteiner and Heroldrebe, which has become the most widely planted red grape in the region.

CLiMATe

Rheinhessen’s climatic conditions are ideal for viticulture. The region is dry, warm in summer, and mild in winter. It also enjoys more hours of annual sunshine than almost all other German wine regions (about 1,600 hours). Since the plateaus, hills, and slopes of Rheinhessen are only about one hundred meters higher than Germany’s warm­ est region, the upper Rhine valley, the average annual temperature reaches 10 degrees C, with the temperature registering higher in Oppenheim, Mainz, and Worms than in the interior (near Alzey, for example). During the

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Area: 26,281 hectares Grape Varieties: Müller-Thurgau (16%), Dornfelder (13%), Riesling (12%), silvaner (9%), Portugieser (7%), spätburgunder (5%), Kerner (5%), Grauburgunder (4%), scheurebe (4%), Bacchus (3%) Predominant Soil Types: in addition to the extensive loess soils, there are different sedimentary and weathered soils, sandy, fine marl in rich layers, and, in the western part of the region, even weathered quartzite and porphyry soils. Average Annual Precipitation: 586 mm (Alzey), 608 mm (Worms)

Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 48 mm (Worms)

silvaner, and spätburgunder, especially in the better vineyards.

Average Annual Temperature: 9.4 degrees C (Alzey), 10.4 degrees C (Worms)

Biggest Misconception: in addition to Liebfraumilch, once grown only in Rheinhessen but now legally made in the Pfalz, Rheingau, and the nahe, the biggest deception propagated in Rheinhessen is the notion that wines under the designations niersteiner Gutes Domtal and Oppenheimer Krötenbrunnen come from legitimately special sites, when in reality the grapes for these wines can come from any of the mediocre parcels within the Grosslage, some of which were formerly beetroot fields.

Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,594 (Alzey) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. source: German Weather service) Main Danger for Winegrowing: Late spring frosts, soil erosion The Human Contribution to Terroir: Following the extensive planting of new grape breeds in the 1970s in many parts of Rheinhessen, vintners are switching back to the more classical varieties of Riesling,

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1 schlossberg schwätzerchen 2 Kirchberg 3 Kapellenberg 4 Pfarrgarten 5 Bubenstück 6 Osterberg 7 Rosengarten 8 scharlachberg 9 schelmenstück

10 schwarzenberg 11 Palmenstein 12 Ölberg 13 Goldberge 14 Gewürzgärtchen 15 Goldberg 16 Kirchgärtchen 17 honigberg 18 Kieselberg 19 Mandelbaum

20 Kreuz 21 Johannisberg 22 Klostergarten 23 Galgenberg 24 Römerberg 25 Johannisberg 26 sonnenberg 27 honigberg 28 schönhölle 29 Klosterweg

30 Mainzerweg 31 Laberstall 32 hockenmühle 33 sankt Jakobsberg 34 Klosterweg 35 sankt Georgen 36 steinberg 37 steinert 38 Johannisberg 39 Goldberg

40 Rothenberg 41 sankt Laurenzikapelle 42 Daubhaus 43 hundertgulden 44 eselspfad 45 Drosselborn 46 honigberg 47 steinacker 48 Mönchspforte 49 Klostergarten

50 honigberg 51 hölle 52 sonnenberg 53 Wissberg 54 Klostergarten 55 steinberg 56 Geyersberg 57 Götzenborn 58 Osterberg 59 sankt Kathrin

60 eselstreiber 61 sonnenköpfchen 62 sternberg 63 Mönchberg 64 Alte Römerstrasse 65 Liebfrau 66 sonnenberg 67 Kirchberg 68 Fels 69 Rheingrafenberg

70 Reichskeller 71 Kirchberg 72 Graukatz 73 Kapellenberg 74 eichelberg 75 steige 76 sonnenberg 77 hölle 78 eichelberg 79 Kletterberg

80 Kirschwingert 81 heerkretz 82 Goldenes horn 83 höllberg 84 Martinsberg 85 haarberg-Katzensteg 86 Ölberg 87 Äffchen 88 hölle 89 Kirchberg

90 Kachelberg 91 Rheingrafenberg 92 Wingertsberg 93 Ahrenberg 94 heiligenpfad 95 steigerberg 96 Binger Berg 97 Rotenpfad 98 Klostergarten 99 Geisterberg

100 Pfaffenberg 101 La Roche 102 Vogelsang 103 hähnchen 104 Kirchenstück 105 schönberg 106 Mandelberg 107 Klosterberg 108 hildegardisberg 109 Goldstückchen

110 Geiersberg 111 Leckerberg 112 Kachelberg 113 schildberg 114 Geyersberg 115 sonnenberg 116 schlosshölle 117 Bockshaut 118 saukopf 119 Kapelle

120 Vogelsang 121 heil 122 Wissberg 123 Kaisergarten 124 steinacker 125 höllenberg 126 sankt Georgenberg 127 Goldberg 128 hasensprung 129 heiligenhäuschen

130 Adelpfad 131 Römerberg 132 Kallenberg 133 honigberg 134 sonnenberg 135 schlossberg 136 Klostergarten 137 schlossberg 138 Klosterbruder 139 Bockstei

140 heiligenhäuschen 141 schloss Westerhaus 142 schlossberg 143 sonnenhang 144 Rheinhöhe 145 sonnenberg 146 Burgberg 147 Kirchenstück 148 Täuscherspfad 149 horn 190 Kapellenberg 191 Teufelspfad 192 Römerberg 193 Bockstein 194 Tempelchen 195 Blume 196 Lenchen 197 spitzberg 198 Probstey 199 schlossberg

150 Pares 151 steinacker 152 höllenweg 153 Rotes Kreuz 154 Lottenstück 155 Rabenkopf 156 Rabenkopf 157 schwalben 158 steinberg 159 Geissberg

160 Ölgild 161 hohberg 162 Kirchenstück 163 Johannisberg 164 edelmann 165 Klosterberg 166 sand 167 hüttberg 168 Weinkeller 169 Mönchspfad

170 Burgweg 171 ebersberg 172 heitersbrünnchen 173 Reichsritterstift 174 Westrum 175 hoch 176 Kapelle 177 Leidhecke 178 silberberg 179 Kreuzberg

180 Glockenberg 181 Pfaffenweg 182 Kellersberg 183 herrnberg 184 Börnchen 185 schlossberg 186 Lieth 187 Kirchberg 188 Rosengarten 189 Geiershölle

200 hölle 201 haubenberg 202 Pfaffengarten 203 heiligenhaus 204 Goldberg 205 sonnenberg 206 Kirchberg 207 Mönchspfad 208 Ritterberg 209 sonnenhang

210 Dornpfad 211 schmitts-Kapellchen 212 Königstuhl 213 Klosterberg 214 sonnenberg 215 Goldberg 216 Kranzberg 217 hohberg 218 Kehr 219 Altdörr

220 Bergpfad 221 Knopf 222 Goldberg 223 Goldgrube 224 Rheinpforte 225 Gottesgarten 226 Knopf 227 Moosberg 228 Moosberg 229 Vogelsang

230 Guldenmorgen 231 Mönchbäumchen 232 Dachgewann 233 Pilgerweg 234 Osterberg 235 silbergrube 236 Kloppenberg 237 Doktor 238 Pfaffenkappe 239 herrengarten

240 schlossberg 241 Paterhof 242 honigberg 243 steinberg 244 sonnenhang 245 sonnenberg 246 eiserne hand 247 sankt Julianenbrunnen 248 sonnenweg 249 Liebfrauenthal

250 schloss 251 Goldberg 252 Altenberg 253 sonnheil 254 Frauengarten

255 Kreuzberg 256 schützenhütte 257 hexelberg 258 sonnenhang 259 Römerschanze 260 Aulenberg 261 schloss 262 Goldberg 263 Kreuzkapelle 264 steig-Terrassen

265 Bornpfad 266 Authental 267 himmelthal 268 Teufelskopf 269 sonnenberg 270 homberg 271 Klosterberg 272 herrgottspfad 273 Ölberg 274 Fuchsloch

275 Vogelsang 276 Zechberg 277 Kreuzweg 278 hornberg 279 schlossberg 280 schloss hammerstein 281 hundskopf 282 homberg 283 Pilgerstein

284 Rosenberg 285 Osterberg 286 Wingertstor 287 Frühmesse 288 Römerberg 289 sonnenberg 290 hasensprung 291 Michelsberg 292 schlossberg 293 Fischerpfad

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Wind-sheltered, east-facing slope on the banks of the Rhine: the vineyard Nierstein Pettenthal.

growing season, which lasts approximately 240 days, the average temperature is about 17 degrees Celsius. Nonetheless, nighttime spring frosts can cause considerable damage. Rheinhessen is one of the driest regions in all of central Europe. The Hunsrück and Pfälzer forests (Donnersberg) provide shelter from damp west winds. Except in the southwest of the region, the average annual precipitation is about 550 millimeters. Additional rainfall brought by summer rainstorms quickly evaporates because of the high temperatures. In many parts of the region the rich loess layer (up to fifteen meters deep) maintains the water balance and prevents damage from drought. The extensive marl and clay soils supply water to the deep roots of the grapevines so that full ripening occurs even in long, dry summers.

VINEYARDS AND SOILS

Given Rheinhessen’s size, it is not surprising that the soils—like the microclimates—are highly variable. The surface stones originated primarily from more recent geological periods, from the Tertiary period (70 million years ago) and Pleistocene epoch (two million years ago).

Only the quartzite and shale belonging to the offshoots of the Taunus and Hunsrück ranges in the northwest, near Bingen, extend back to the Devonian period (500 million years ago). Some of the sediments date from the Permian period (250 million years ago): sandstone and gray shale are found as Unterrotliegend in southwest Rheinhessen, while conglomerates, sandstones, and shale form as Oberrotliegend on the Rhine slopes near Nackenheim and Nierstein. Also in the southwest are sediments of volcanic Rotliegend containing porphyry and melaphyre. From these components derive sandy to loamy shallow and deep soils whose capacity to retain warmth depends on the site and the degree of weathering. The region’s prototypical loess (which covers about half of Rheinhessen) was deposited on plateaus and valley slopes during the Ice Age (two million years ago) and formed nutrient-rich loam soils (brown to black earth) in areas such as the Wonnegau and along the Rhine between Worms and Nierstein. Only at the end of the Ice Age did deposits from the Rhine, formed into sand dunes by wind, make the stretch between Mainz and Ingelheim suitable for the cultivation of red grape varieties. The importance of the individual site for grape ripeness and wine quality was first recognized in the nineteenth century. Until then, site names were generally used only to describe the location of a vineyard and the ownership arrangement. In his 1834 book Viticulture in Rheinhessen, in the Nahe Valley, and the Mosel Valley, J. P. Bronner named the decisive criteria for the merit of a site: gradient, sun exposure, elevation, wind exposure, and cold-air exposure. Reputations emerged in the following years as the value of a vineyard was tied more and more to the advantages of its location. The use of site names was first delimited with the wine law of 1909: geographic descriptions could be used only to identify the origin of a wine. However, the misappropriation of site names could not be prevented entirely. Only with the German wine law of 1971 was the designation of a wine’s origin finally made clear. The number of sites was substantially reduced, resulting in several distinct sites’ being bundled under a single name and, at the same time, enlarging superior sites with lesser parcels. At that point,

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only appellations that appeared in the vineyard register were permitted. Since then, Rheinhessen has been divided into three subregions—Bingen, Nierstein, and the Won­ negau—together with 24 Grosslagen and 434 Einzellagen, 414 of which are under vine. The majority of Rheinhessen vintners went about their business without concerning themselves with the problem of site names. While the operations at the heart of the region—the “red slopes” between Nackenheim and Nierstein—always labeled their best Rieslings with single site names, most of the region’s wines came to mar­ ket under a Grosslage name: Niersteiner Gutes Domtal, Oppenheimer Krötenbrunnen, Binger St. Rochuska­ pelle, Bechtheimer Pilgerpfad, and Westhofener Berg­ kloster, all of which only served to confuse the consumer. Although the countless grape varieties were successfully marketed, the region’s site names did not play the same kind of role. With their wine awards, the Rheinland­Pfalz Depart­ ment of Agriculture created incentives for vintners to bot­ tle their wines under particular vineyard names, although these labels still gave little indication of the quality of the site or the wine. The VDP Rheinhessen began ranking the vineyards qualitatively in the mid­1990s. The mem­ ber vintners determined which vineyards were worthy of the Erste Lage designation and which were suitable for the production of Grosses Gewächs wines (which could be made only from Riesling or Spätburgunder). Between 2002 and 2004 the VDP estates classified their vineyards further. Several sites were classified in their entirety; in other cases, where the entire vineyard was not capable of delivering quality­oriented wine, only some parcels were included. Thus well­regarded sites such as Westhofen Morstein and Siefersheim Heerkretz were rather limited in the quantity of parcels that were permitted to supply Grosses Gewächs wines.

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EXCEPTIONAL VINEYARDS Bingen Scharlachberg Page 120/C1 (no. 8)

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Area: 25.1 hectares Altitude: 100–200 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5– 60% Soil: Weathered slate with high iron oxide content, which is responsible for the unusually reddish color of the vineyard. Stony, loamy sand and stony, sandy loam. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Dornfelder, Silvaner Most Important Producers: Villa Sachsen, Riffel, Kruger-Rumpf Characteristics: The Scharlachberg is protected by a hilltop to the west. The proximity to the Rhine and Nahe rivers makes for an ideal microclimate; strong winds from the Hunsrück keep the grapes healthy. The outstanding potential of the site is untapped at present.

Wine: Thick, aromatic Rieslings with finessed fruit and a lively sweet-sour exchange; often pineapple flavors.

Flörsheim-Dalsheim Bürgel Page 125/D2

Area: 83.8 hectares Altitude: 150–260 meters Exposure: Southeast to east Steepness: 20–35%

Soil: Predominantly loess, some marl, and shell lime. Sandy loam to lightly stony, loamy clay, ocher limestone. Most Important Grapes: Müller-Thurgau, Spätburgunder, Riesling, Weissburgunder Most Important Producers: Keller, PethWetz, Schales, Scherner-Kleinhanss Characteristics: Protected in spots by the Dalsheim city wall. The high calcium content of the site provides an ideal balanced acidity; shrinkage cracks aid water and air penetration. Good ripening of grapes in dry summers. Classic site for white and red Burgundy varieties. Wine: Spätburgunder with fine minerality and finesse, good cellaring potential

Flörsheim-Dalsheim Hubacker Page 125/C2

Area: 22.6 hectares Altitude: 190–220 meters Exposure: South to southeast Steepness: 25–30% Soil: Loess, clay marl, limestone rock, sandy loam to lightly stony, loamy clay Most Important Grapes: Riesling, MüllerThurgau, Portugieser Most Important Producers: Keller, Schales

Perfect conditions for Riesling: the vineyard Flörsheim-Dalsheim Hubacker.

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Characteristics: Unspectacular hill north of Dalsheim, but with a perfect combination of soil and climate for exceptional Rieslings. Long growing period; good water supply. Wine: Richly elegant Rieslings with flavors of yellow fruits and passionfruit

Nackenheim Rothenberg Page 123/B56

Area: 14.8 hectares Altitude: 50–150 meters Exposure: East to southeast, northeast on the northern rim because of Flurbereinigung Steepness: 10–80% Soil: Red slate from the Rotliegend topsoil layer, stony-schistose components in topsoil. Some parcels in the northern part and the uppermost, sloping parcels contain deep loam deposits; very sandy to clayey loam. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner Most Important Producers: Gunderloch, Kühling-Gillot, Domäne Oppenheim, Heyl zu Herrnsheim Characteristics: The centerpiece of the site is the steepest reddish-colored slope known as the Roter Hang. The original site (about five hectares) was more than doubled in the course of the 1979 consolidation. Only the centerpiece, consisting of the former Rothenberg and Fenchelberg sites, merits the “exceptional” designation; the added parcels (including those with loam deposits) are not comparable. Optimal microclimate in the core thanks to its distinctive sun exposure, slate soil, gradient, and proximity to the Rhine. Wine: Fine minerally Rieslings with great finesse and exotic fruit flavors, sometimes spiced herbs and grapefruit, sometimes ripe peaches; long-lived.

Nierstein Bruderberg

in Rheinhessen Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Heyl zu Herrnsheim (sole owner) Characteristics: Situated in a minuscule side valley of the Roter Hang, roughly halfway between Nierstein and Nackenheim; the only site on the Roter Hang that faces south and directly overlooks the Rhine. Size of site unchanged over time; optimal microclimate. Wine: Layered, complex, and minerally Rieslings with lively acidity, balance, and exotic tones; long-lived.

Nierstein Ölberg Page 123/C5

Area: 48 hectares Altitude: 90–170 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 2–70% Soil: Stone soil of shale and sandstone from Rotliegend with high skeletal content. Admixtures of fine earth, including highly fissured Rotliegend. Clayey loam. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Weissburgunder, Silvaner Most Important Producers: St. Antony, Heyl zu Herrnsheim, Kühling-Gillot, Domäne Oppenheim, Rappenhof, Gutzler, Georg Albrecht Schneider, Seebrich, Strub, Gehring, Schuch Characteristics: Vineyard name first specified in 1928; today contains fifteen old vineyard sites. Uniform southerly slope, adjoining the Rhine only in parts. Fissured stone soil allows deep root penetration; favorable microclimate because of favorable sun exposure, but also more exposed to the wind. Wine: Structured and balanced Rieslings, minerally and elegant, with notes of peach and apricot; acidity always present but never dominant.

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Area: 1.1 hectares Altitude: 90–160 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 50– 65% Soil: Red slate from Rotliegend, loam to clayey loam

Nierstein Orbel Page 123/D5

Area: 11.9 hectares Altitude: 90–170 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 2– 60% Soil: Rotliegend; clayey loam to slightly stony loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling

Most Important Producers: St. Antony, Heyl zu Herrnsheim, Domäne Oppenheim, Georg Albrecht Schneider, Strub, Braun Characteristics: First documented mention in 1386. Rises from the slightly hilly terrain and is the westernmost slope of the Roter Hang, farthest from the Rhine. Relatively good water supply. Because of their acid balance and restrained mineral note, the Rieslings compare favorably with those from the Rheingau. Wine: Nervy Rieslings, racy and expressive; restrained minerality and mouthfeel, with richness and fine acidity, peach and citrus flavors.

Nierstein Pettenthal Page 123/BC5

Area: 30 hectares Altitude: 50–170 meters Exposure: East to southeast, south in a small side valley Steepness: 2–70% Soil: Red shale of Rotliegend with a granulated structure; deep topsoil, less deep on the steeper slopes. Alluvial soils in the flatter parts, clayey loam. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: St. Antony, Gunderloch, Heyl zu Herrnsheim, Kühling-Gillot, Domäne Oppenheim, Rappenhof, Georg Albrecht Schneider, Strub, Gehring, Braun Characteristics: In the vineyard register since 1753. Wind-sheltered, east-facing slope directly above the Rhine, extreme sun reflection in parts. In dry vintages, the vineyard provides the best wines of Nierstein. Poor water supply in parts. Only the steep parcel in the east to southeast portion of the vineyard (about 50 percent of the total vineyard) qualifies as “exceptional.” Wine: Rich, minerally, and harmonious Rieslings with substance and finesse, often with notes of exotic fruits

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Westhofen Kirchspiel Page 125/B3

Area: 44.2 hectares Altitude: 120–200 meters Exposure: East to south Steepness: 10–28% Soil: Loess with loam deposits. Clay marl in core part with heavy skeletal limestone deposits and a small percentage of weathered limy loam; deeper subsoil predominantly limestone. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner, Kerner Most Important Producers: Groebe, Keller, Wittmann, Seehof–Ernst Fauth Characteristics: Homogeneous site on an extensive eastern slope, mostly within the limits of its historical boundaries. Opens as an amphitheater toward the Rhine; protected from cold winds by a series of hills. Ideal microclimate with early morning sun; good to very good water supply. Wine: Classy Rieslings with spicy, minerally as well as peach and citrus notes

Worms LiebfrauenstiftKirchenstück Page 125/D6

Area: 13.4 hectares Altitude: 95–100 meters Exposure: Flat Steepness: Flat Soil: Layers of loess with relatively high proportion from Rotliegend in the topsoil, including sands and gravels; layer of gravel in subsoil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Gutzler, Adolf Schembs Erben Characteristics: The well-known brand Liebfraumilch originated from this site. The vineyard lies in the city of Worms around the Church of Our Lady (Liebfrauenkirch). Surrounded and protected from wind by a wall, profiting from the warmth of the city and proximity to the Rhine. Wine: Finessed Rieslings, marked by minerality, with flavors of apricot, peaches, mango, and passionfruit

Favorable microclimate on the Roter Hang: the Nierstein Ölberg vineyard.

SUPERIOR VINEYARDS Alsheim Fischerpfad Page 121/F1 (no. 293)

Area: 33.4 hectares Altitude: 85–160 meters Exposure: East Steepness: 5–15% Soil: Loess over tertiary sand, loam deposits, sandy loam to loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner, Kerner Most Important Producers: Rappenhof Characteristics: Terraced vineyard, not exploited to its fullest potential Wine: Slender and racy Rieslings with fine fruit

Bodenheim Burgweg Page 120/C6 (no. 170)

Area: 40.1 hectares Altitude: 90–140 meters Exposure: South to east Steepness: 10–25%

Soil: Ice Age loess with some loam deposits; sandy to clayey loam Most Important Grapes: Silvaner, Riesling, Scheurebe, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Kühling-Gillot, Oberstleutnant Liebrecht Characteristics: First mentioned in 1364. The Taunus and Odenwald forests protect against cold winds from the north and east. Rapidly warming soil; optimal microclimate for Spätburgunder in basin thanks to high temperatures. Wine: Dark purple Spätburgunder with flavors of forest berries. Rieslings with notes of peaches and apricots.

Dienheim Falkenberg Page 123/e56

Area: 16.6 hectares Altitude: 140–190 meters Exposure: East Steepness: 10–25% Soil: Abundant loess banks with high loam proportion, offset with coarse and shell limestone, marl, loam deposits; clayey loam.

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Ruländer, Silvaner Most Important Producers: Brüder Dr. Becker, Kühling-Gillot, Manz Characteristics: Protected by hedges and trees; good solar irradiation and warmth retention. The wines are marked by the minerality of the weathered limestone soil. Wine: Delicate, minerally Rieslings with clear structure, elegance, and light fruit notes

Gau-Bischofsheim Herrnberg Page 120/D6 (no. 183)

Area: 24.8 hectares Altitude: 150–205 meters Exposure: East to southeast Steepness: 3–45% Soil: Loess, loam deposits; sandy-clayey loam to clay. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, MüllerThurgau, Silvaner Most Important Producers: Oberst Schultz-Werner

in Rheinhessen Characteristics: Part of vineyard situated in a residential area of Gau-Bischofsheim Wine: Best examples accentuate fruit; gracefully built Rieslings with potential.

Ingelheim Pares Page 120/C3 (no. 150)

Area: 8.9 hectares Altitude: 130–185 meters Exposure: West Steepness: 5–10% Soil: Loess, sandy loam to loam Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Neus, Arndt F. Werner Characteristics: The vineyard’s potential for Spätburgunder is still underdeveloped. Wine: Meaty, powerful, and in the best examples, highly nuanced Spätburgunders

Nierstein Glöck Page 123/C5

Area: 2.1 hectares Altitude: 90–130 meters Exposure: South

Exemplifying “exceptional”: the Einzellage Nackenheim Rothenberg.

Steepness: 5–15% Soil: Rigosol (manmade mixture) of loess over Rotliegend scree. Loamy loess, sandy, clayey loam. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Domäne Oppenheim (sole owner) Characteristics: Oldest documented German vineyard (from 742), with a wall. In the middle of Nierstein. Very good water retention. Wine: Rieslings with great ripening potential

Nierstein Heiligenbaum Page 123/D5

Area: 12.3 hectares Altitude: 90–150 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 20–45% Soil: Red stone, marl, clayey loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Most Important Producers: Seebrich Characteristics: Not directly adjacent to the Rhine; already documented in 1753. Wine: Very delicate, elegant, and yet complex Rieslings with filigreed acidity

Nierstein Hipping Page 123/C5

Area: 22.5 hectares Altitude: 90–160 meters Exposure: Southeast Steepness: 3–70% Soil: Heavily weathered red slate from Rotliegend with little topsoil; clayey loam. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: St. Antony, Heyl zu Herrnsheim, Kühling-Gillot, Manz, Georg Albrecht Schneider, Seebrich, Strub, Gunderloch, Schuch Characteristics: Documented since 1753. Wind-sheltered slope directly on Rhine between the Brudersberg and Ölberg vineyards. Morning sun because of eastern exposure; good water retention. Small Riesling grapes with intense taste thrive here. Roughly a third of the vineyard qualifies as “exceptional.” Wine: Refined, elegant, intense Rieslings with body and viscosity, flavors of southern fruits.

Oppenheim Herrenberg Page 123/D5

Area: 39 hectares Altitude: 120–200 meters Exposure: East to south Steepness: 10–35% Soil: Loess, loam deposits, lime marl; sandy to stony and clayey loam. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder, Ruländer Most Important Producers: Kissinger, Manz, Staatsdomäne Oppenheim Characteristics: Also designated as Dienheim Herrenberg. Wind-sheltered slope with good water retention. Full potential of vineyard still unrealized. Wine: Fruity-fresh Rieslings with citrus and peach flavors

in Rheinhessen Oppenheim Sackträger Page 123/De6

Area: 20 hectares Altitude: 90–150 meters Exposure: Southeast Steepness: 5–30% Soil: Windblown glacial loess underlying loam deposits with deep marl limestone, plant and marine fossils, sandy loam, loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Ruländer, Scheurebe Most Important Producers: KühlingGillot, Domäne Oppenheim, Rappenhof, Kissinger, Manz Characteristics: Earliest recorded mention in 1541. Protected by the edge of the Rhine rift in the west and Oppenheim in the north. Easily warmed soils, summer heat accumulation (up to 60 degrees C). Deep, very good water retention. Wine: Long-lived, elegant, and dry Rieslings full of extract with flavors of peach, honeydew melon, and mirabelle plum. Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese of the highest quality.

Siefersheim Heerkretz Page 120/F2 (no. 81)

Area: 56.1 hectares Altitude: 180–280 meters Exposure: South to southeast Steepness: 20– 60% Soil: Quartz porphyry, weathered porphyry, melaphyre, and solidified sea sand with deposits of shell limestone; subsoil contains parent rock of Rotliegend. Highly variable rock and fine-earth components. Loam to loamy clay. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: WagnerStempel Characteristics: One of the highest sites in Rheinhessen. Fissured slope with many calderas is mainly protected from cold easterly and westerly winds. Only a part of this big site is considered “exceptional” (mostly in the hands of Wagner-Stempel). From these parcels come some of Rheinhessen’s best dry Rieslings.

Wine: Delicately fruity, elegant Rieslings with intense minerally, briny finish, restrained traces of fire and firm acid structure, good aging potential.

Siefersheim Höllberg Page 120/F2 (no. 83)

Area: 28.1 hectares Altitude: 170–230 meters Exposure: South to southeast Steepness: 10–30% Soil: Sandy to stony loam deposits in lower part of the site (in subsoil clay debris). Stony to heavy stony, loamy sand (weathered porphyry) in the upper parcels, with porphyry rock in subsoil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner, Portugieser Most Important Producers: WagnerStempel Characteristics: Relatively wind-sheltered; very warm because of the forests above; traversed in parts by an old drystone wall. The core parcels (predominantly belonging to Wagner-Stempel) are without doubt “exceptional” and provide wines of outstanding quality, but most of the rest of the vineyard is not of the same caliber. Wine: Powerful, minerally, almost briny Rieslings with firm acidity

Westhofen Aulerde Page 125/B34

Area: 96.1 hectares Altitude: 100–200 meters Exposure: South-southeast Steepness: 2–10% Soil: Most parts have meter-deep layers of loess with loam deposits. A small part of the site has topsoil containing a mixture of heavy clay marl and loamy-loess with a small amount of limestone. Yellow clay sand and gravelly sand in subsoil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Dornfelder, Silvaner Most Important Producers: Groebe, Keller, Wittmann

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Characteristics: Warmest of the Westhofen vineyards, protected by the slopes of the neighboring Kirchspiel vineyard; early grape ripening. Only about twenty hectares of the entire site are “exceptional” and capable of producing first-tier wine. The estates of Wittmann, Keller, and Groebe have their vines in this part. The remainder might not even be worthy of a “good” designation. Wine: Opulent Rieslings with flavors of yellow and exotic fruits

Westhofen Brunnenhäuschen Page 125/B3

Area: 29.9 hectares Altitude: 180–240 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 3–10% Soil: Loam deposits, stony, sandy loam to clayey loam, limestone Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner, Dornfelder Most Important Producers: Keller, Wittmann Characteristics: Homogeneous yet rather cool site because the of the wind whipping through it from the west. Above lies the Westhofen Steingrube vineyard. Wine: Spicy, minerally Rieslings

Westhofen Morstein Page 125/B3

Area: 143.9 hectares Altitude: 140–280 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5–20% Soil: Heavy clay marl soil with limestone deposits in the upper layer; underneath are massive permeable limestone layers. Sandy loam to stony, sandy, clayey loam. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Dornfelder, Mül ler-Thurgau, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Gutzler, Keller, Wittmann, Groebe, Michel-Pfannebecker, Seehof–Ernst Fauth Characteristics: Oldest vineyard in Westhofen (dates to 1282). Only about fifty hectares in the middle slope of this giant site are “exceptional.” The footslope and the upper parts do not produce the same quality of wine.

in Rheinhessen Wine: Elegant, finessed Rieslings with precise limestone minerality and salinity, as well as flavors of yellow fruits. Complex Spätburgunder wines with flavors of strawberries and spices.

GOOD VINEYARDS Alsheim Frühmesse, Page 121/FG1 (no. 287)

204.7 hectares, south to east, 10–25%, loess, loam deposits, sandy to clayey loam, partly limestone in subsoil, terraced vineyard Alsheim Sonnenberg, Page 121/F1 (no. 289) 150.7 hectares, east, 3–10%, predominantly loess, sandy loam, clay in parts Appenheim Hundertgulden, Page 120/ C3 (no. 43)

26.3 hectares, southwest to south, 20–40%, marl, limestone, loam deposits; slightly stony, clayey loam to loam. The name originated in the fourteenth century when vineyard parcels were paid for in Rhenish Gulden. Favorable exposure, particularly at the vineyard’s core. Dense, minerally wines with fruity acidity and elevated pH values because of the high levels of carbonate in the soil. Bechtheim Geysersberg, Page 125/B4 79.9 hectares, south, 10–20%, heavy loamyloess soils, lime marl, sandy to clayey loam, designated superior for Riesling in parts Bingen Kirchberg, Page 120/C2 (no. 2) 16.4 hectares, south to southeast, 10–40%, weathered soil with high stone content, loam deposits; complex, minerally wines with spicy fruit, hint of gooseberries. Bingen Rosengarten, Page 120/C1 (no. 7) 21.3 hectares, south, 3–25%, weathered stone soil, quartzite, rocky loam. About half the site qualifies as “superior.” Balanced, delicately fruity wines with fresh acidity. Bodenheim Ebersberg, Page 120/C6 (no. 171)

5.8 hectares, east to south, 5–20%, marl, medium-heavy loamy-loess soils, stony, clayey loam

Bodenheim Heitersbrünnchen, Page 120/ C6 (no. 172)

48.6 hectares, east to south, 5–35%, predominantly loess, small loam deposits, heavy green clay in parts with sandy loam, good exposure; sufficient moisture even in dry years. Bodenheim Hoch, Page 120/C6 (no. 175) 62 hectares, southeast to east, 2–35%, loess, loam deposits, sandy to clayey loam to clay Bodenheim Silberberg, Page 120/D6 (no. 178)

19.5 hectares, southeast, 5–35%, loam deposits, sandy to clayey loam; consistently heavy clay soils, good water supply in dry years. Dienheim Tafelstein, Page 123/EF6 89.8 hectares, east to southeast, 10–20%, loam deposits, deep loess soils, marl lime in subsoil with humus deposits above, clayey to sandy loam. Old name of site is Siliusbrunnen, a part of which qualifies as “superior.” Flomborn Feuerberg, Page 125/C1 56.4 hectares, south to southwest, 4–20%, loess, skeletal limestone, sandy to stony loam Flörsheim-Dalsheim Frauenberg, Page 125/D2

154.3 hectares, southeast, 15–35%, loess, marl, limestone; stony to clayey loam. Only a part of the vineyard merits the “good” designation. Gau-Bischofsheim Kellersberg, Page 120/ D6 (no. 182)

29.4 hectares, east to south, 3–10%, marl with fine earth deposits, clayey loam to clay and sandy loam Gau-Bischofsheim Pfaffenweg, Page 120/ D6 (no. 181)

6.9 hectares, southeast to south, 3–15%, loam deposits, loess; sandy to clayey loam, clay. Guntersblum Bornpfad, Page 121/F1 (no. 265)

48.8 hectares, east to south, 5–15%, loess, sandy, partly stony loam, wind-protected terraces Guntersblum Himmelthal, Page 121/F1 (no. 267)

48.8 hectares, east, 5–10%, loess over Tertiary sand mixed with limestone, loam deposits, sandy loam, loam

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Minerally Rieslings and complex Spätburgunders: Westhofen Morstein.

Ingelheim Burgberg, Page 120/C3 (no. 146) 34.7 hectares, west-southwest, 5–10%, limestone, loess; sandy, stony loam, loamy clay. Ingelheim Horn, Page 120/C3 (no. 149) 20.7 hectares, west, 5–10%, loess, sandy loam Ingelheim Sonnenberg, Page 120/ C3 (no. 145)

0.4 hectare, west, flat, loess, sandy loam. Unfulfilled potential. Ingelheim Sonnenhang, Page 120/C3 (no. 143)

87.4 hectares, southwest, 5–10%, loess, limestone; sandy loam with low stone content, good water supply. Part of the site’s potential is still underdeveloped. Ludwigshöhe Teufelskopf, Page 121/F1 (no. 268)

31.1 hectares, east, 15–25%, deep layers of loess, limestone; sandy loam, loam.

Sheltered, warm site because the Teufelskopf only includes the middle-slope parcels. Monsheim Silberberg, Page 125/De2 269.5 hectares, south, north in parts, 3– 15%, loess, loam deposits, lime marl and limestone in northern parts; loess on the southern part of the hill toward Bockenheim; sandy loam, stony loam, stony-clayey loam. Only a small part of the vineyard qualifies as “good.” Delicious Rieslaner wines from Weingut Keller. Nierstein Rosenberg, Page 125/BC5 52.4 hectares, south to east, 5–10%, alternating Rotliegend and loamy loess; sandy to clayey loam. Situated on a plateau above Pettenthal and Rehbach; somewhat cooler climate produces lighter Rieslings than those from sites directly on the Rhine. Oppenheim Kreuz, Page 123/e6 49.2 hectares, east to southeast, 8–20%, abundant loess banks in the core parcels, strewn with fragments of coarse and shell

lime, plant and marine fossils, clayey loam. The site, also known as Dienheim Kreuz, shows its good potential in its Spätburgunder wines. Weinheim Mandelberg, Page 124/B5 41 hectares, east to south, 15–35%, Rotliegend, sandstone, loess, volcanic rock in subsoil, stony, sandy loam to stony, loamy clay. Core parcel (six hectares) has direct southerly exposure, wind-sheltered and very warm; the rest is of only average quality. Westhofen Steingrube, Page 125/B3 144.1 hectares, south, 5–20%, loamy loess, limestone, gravelly sand in subsoil, sometimes very poor clay soil with sandy elements, clayey loam; site contains an old core part and many less favorable parcels.

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Pfalz There are about one hundred million grapevines in the

Pfalz (Palatinate). The second largest wine region of Germany, it stretches from the southern rim of Rheinhessen near Worms to the border with Alsace. The roughly eightyfive-kilometer-long “grape belt”—until 1992 known as the Rheinpfalz (Rhenish Palatinate)—is narrow, measuring on average only seven kilometers across. The area runs parallel to the Rhine River but never touches its banks. The best vineyards lie along the gently rising slopes east of the Pfälzer forest. In total, there are 25 Grosslagen and 322 Einzellagen, with a total of 23,559 hectares under vine. About one-quarter of all German wines are grown in the Pfalz, which is divided into two subregions: Mittelhaardt/Deutsche Weinstrasse and the Südliche (southern) Weinstrasse. The dividing line runs near Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, a historically rich, medium-sized city in the middle of wine country. Neustadt is surrounded by nine wine villages, which retain the well-preserved tranquility that makes the Pfalz so distinctive while also expressing the vitality of the region. The Pfalz and its wines embody an optimal blend of the fruity elegance of northern viticultural regions with the power and full-bodied structure common in southern regions.

HISTORY

Over the centuries, the winegrowing culture of the Pfalz has oscillated between splendor and despair. The first evidence of viticulture in the region dates back to approximately 550 b.c.e., with artifacts from Celtic graves in Rodenbach, Laumersheim, and Bad Dürkheim. The old trade route along the Rhine brought wine into the Pfalz, although systematic cultivation likely began only at the end

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of the first century, under the influence of the Romans, who had occupied the left bank of the Rhine around 58 b.c.e. Evidence of Roman viticulture has been found in Hambach, Speyer, Ruppertsberg, and Lingenfeld, among other centers. While the Romans were primarily interested in viticulture to provision their soldiers, they refined their processes to acknowledge the importance of late harvests, the destemming of grapes, and the preparation of straw wine (sweet wine from partially dried grapes). With the retreat of the Romans and the ensuing confusion of great migrations, viticulture in the Pfalz disappeared, reemerging only with the onset of monastic culture in the seventh century. In 653, the bishop of Speyer enacted a wine tithe for the surrounding territory. The monasteries of Weissenburg, Eusserthal, Limburg, Heilsbruck, and Lorch, like the principality of Speyer, expanded their vine holdings through gifts and beneficences. Because of its

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Area: 23,559 hectares Grape Varieties: Riesling (22%), Dornfelder (14%), Müller-Thurgau (10%), Portugieser (10%), Spätburgunder (7%), Kerner (5%), Grauburgunder (4%), Silvaner (4%), Weissburgunder (3%), Regent (3%), Chardonnay (2%), Scheurebe (2%), Gewürztraminer, Sankt Laurent, Morio-Muskat, Ortega, Merlot, Dunkelfelder (each 1%) Predominant Soil Types: Around the Haardt mountain range, colored sandstone, shell limestone, Keuper soil, Rotliegend, slate, granite, and gneiss. Predominantly loam and loess along the southern Weinstrasse. Toward the north, along the Mittelhaardt/ Deutsche Weinstrasse, the soil is lighter, with permeable, loamy sand and sandy loam soils. Subsoil of loam and loess in the

hills, sometimes with limestone, interstratified with loam and clay along the footslopes of the mountain range and in the flatter areas. Average Annual Precipitation: 668 mm (Neustadt an der Weinstrasse) Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 49 mm (Neustadt an der Weinstrasse) Average Annual Temperature: 10.4 degrees C (Neustadt an der Weinstrasse) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,800 (Neustadt an der Weinstrasse) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service) Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Hail, frost, disease, fungal infections, animal pests

potential as a source of income, they dedicated themselves to viticulture by improving on ancient technologies. The first vineyard site names in the Pfalz appeared in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and some are still relevant today. The wines were separated into two qualitative categories: hunisch denoted lower quality, while fränkisch—referring to the wine laws of Charlemagne— designated the better wines. From the sixteenth century, Riesling, Elbling, Gänsfüsser, Traminer, Roter Burgunder, Muskateller, and later even Ruländer were known. The varieties were not kept separate but instead were intermixed in planting—as in a modern cuvée—to balance out differences in quality and yield. The Pfalz experienced a massive economic collapse following the devastation of the Thirty Years’ War and the Palatinate Wars of Succession from 1688 to 1697. French troops literally burned down the Pfalz: entire villages and cities were leveled, and vineyards were destroyed. Continuous wars and the secularization of ecclesiastical holdings under Napoleon at the beginning of the nineteenth century further hindered viticultural activities, although the auctioning off of church estates ultimately benefited

The Human Contribution to Terroir: A concentration on Riesling and Burgundy varieties for white wines. Since the 1980s, the Pfalz has made efforts to improve its red wines through attention to detail and innovation, especially along the once-overlooked northern and southern boundaries of the region. The camaraderie among the growers, including those with longstanding reputations, has not only improved quality and updated antiquated business models but also brought a clear and recognizable profile to the Pfalz. Biggest Misconception: For decades, until the amendment passed as part of the 1971 wine law, wines from the Pfalz were frequently used in blends, above all along the Mosel.

commercial wine operations in the Pfalz and led to efforts to improve quality. In particular, estates in the Mittelhaardt that owned sites in Ruppertsberg, Deidesheim, Forst, and Wachenheim dedicated themselves to quality production. Most notably, Andreas Jordan, founder of the estate known today as Geheimer Rat Dr. von BassermannJordan, fought for the production of pure Riesling wines and became the driving force for the quality offensive in the Mittelhaardt. In 1804, the first Pfalz wine to be sold under a village and vineyard name was brought to market. Glowing vintages such as those of 1811 and 1822 were profitable for Pfalz vintners. From the second half of the nineteenth century, site names were used on bottle labels to indicate the origin of the wine, and these appellations were legally protected in the third German wine law of 1909. Following the Pfalz’s ten-year occupation by the French, the region became German again in 1814 through its administrative attachment to a joint Austrian-Bavarian government. In 1816 it was made an official holding of the Kingdom of Bavaria. Under Bavarian rule, the Pfalz was reassessed and redrawn in order to increase tax revenue,

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and the agricultural land was revalued. In the context of this reassessment, the Forst Kirchenstück vineyard was taxed at the highest level in the entire kingdom. In the middle decades of the nineteenth century, the Pfalz enjoyed unprecedented success, with viticulture benefiting from the relatively stable economic environment. A new crisis developed, however, with the phylloxera outbreak from imported American vines, which led to the uprooting of a great number of vineyards. As a result of this catastrophe, a fruit and winegrowing school was founded in Neustadt in 1899 to further viticultural research and to educate the next generation of vintners. DEClINE aND RECOVERY

Marked by ups and downs, dismissed as a producer of plonk, and blessed with well-known estates only in a limited part of the Mittelhaardt, the Pfalz squandered much of its reputation in the twentieth century. Only the so-called three great Bs—Bassermann-Jordan, Buhl, and Bürklin-Wolf—seemed capable of producing occasional great Rieslings; elsewhere in the Pfalz, the grape seemed to slumber. This judgment may seem harsh, but during the 1970s and 1980s a large portion of the Pfalz was producing characterless, simple wines that lost even local market share to foreign competition. Yet Pfalz vineyards have been exceptionally successful in earning their way back to the top tier of international Riesling production with a fresh interpretation of great, elegant, and complex dry-styled wines. The guiding light of this movement, and teacher to a whole generation of Pfalz winegrowers, was Hans-Günther Schwarz, former cellarmaster at the estate of Müller-Catoir in the Haardt region, where he produced fruity and impressionable wines that earned the highest accolades in Germany and abroad. Following him was a host of well-educated vintners who brought a focus on quality back to many family operations. In particular, Hansjörg Rebholz, of the wine estate Ökonomierat Rebholz in Siebeldingen, brought acclaim to the once-neglected southern part of the Pfalz with his minerally, dry Rieslings. In 1991 the Rebholz

Riesling: traditional estates as well as newcomers have placed Rieslings from the Pfalz among the best of all German wines.

estate—along with that of Dr. Wehrheim—was admitted into the VDP, a clear signal that the southern Pfalz was now considered capable of producing quality wines. The duo of Uli Mell and Gunther Hauck rejuvenated the once-formidable flagship estate of Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan with their full-bodied, complex, and magnificently elegant Rieslings, and long-established family operations like Georg Mosbacher in Forst, Christmann in Gimmeldingen, and Karl-Heinz Wehrheim in Birkweiler followed with their own remarkable wines. Bernd Philippi of Koehler-Ruprecht in Kallstadt struck gold with his noteworthy Rieslings from the Saumagen vineyard; Friedrich Becker in Schweigen demonstrated, with his red and white Burgundy varietal wines, that the Pfalz was more than just Riesling land; and the brothers Werner and Volker Knisper in Laumersheim astonished the wine world with brilliant red and white Burgundy wines ripened in barriques, in addition to producing firm, structured Rieslings. At the same time, Christian von Guradze, with his focus on terroir at the estate of Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, provided food for thought in the classification of Pfalz vineyards.

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This dynamic shift has borne much fruit in the past decade. With young vintners like Philipp Kuhn in Laumersheim, Axel Neiss in Kindenheim, Tina Pfaffmann in Frankweiler, Markus Schneider in Ellerstadt, Volker Gies in Birkweiler, Thomas Hensel in Bad Dürkheim, Boris Kranz in Ilbesheim, and Jan Eymael in Bad Dürkheim, the Pfalz is positioned better than any other German wine region for the future. Altogether, about 3,600 operations are actively producing wine in the Pfalz, of which about 1,520 claim viticulture as their primary source of income. In addition, there are twentytwo vintner associations and eleven producer cooperatives. About one-half of the region’s wines are fermented dry, and this proportion is increasing.

GRAPE VARIETIES

Accounting for 5,058 hectares and 22 percent of total plantings, Riesling is the clear favorite in Pfalz vineyards. Behind it are Müller-Thurgau (2,364 hectares), Kerner (1,206 hectares), and Grauburgunder (1,036 hectares). Silvaner and Scheurebe play secondary roles, at 888 hectares (4 percent) and 431 hectares (2 percent) respectively. The main red-wine grape is still the controversial Dornfelder (3,240 hectares), which only very rarely provides anything more than mediocre wine. Next are Portugieser (2,346 hectares) and Spätburgunder (1,588 hectares). Of the total plantings, white varieties account for 13,933 hectares (60 percent) and red varieties for 9,407 hectares (40 percent).

CLIMATE AND SOILS

The Pfalz’s climatic conditions are ideal for viticulture. The northern part from Neustadt an der Weinstrasse to Bockenheim, along the Haardt mountain range, counts among the driest regions of Germany. Moist and warm winds from the west and southwest help moderate temperatures in both summer and winter. The average annual temperature is about 10.4 degrees C. In July, the average air temperature exceeds 19 degrees. With about 1,800 hours of sunshine, the Pfalz is one of the warmest wine regions in Germany. These conditions are ideal not only for grapes: the Pfalz is also known for its figs, almonds, and other fruits generally found in regions farther south. The geological development of the Pfalz was influenced by the incursion of the Rhine rift during the Cenozoic period, causing uplift along the western rim of the Haardt range, which resulted in distortion and displacement of geological layers. As a consequence, many different soil structures can be found, dating from both ancient and more recent geological periods. In the foothills of the Haardt range one finds colored sandstone, shell limestone, red marl, and Rotliegend, in addition to slate, granite, and gneiss. In the western part, the colored sandstone appears as regolith because the sandstone chunks have been mixed with weathered loam. On top of that, besides marine deposits from the Tertiary and Quaternary periods, are loess and fine calciferous sediments that were deposited as a result of violent dust storms. During the warm phases of the intermediary LEGEND

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periods, the loess weathered into loamy loess, a good soil for viticulture. The incursion of the Rhine rift was associated with volcanic eruptions, which yielded basalt, particularly in the Pechstein vineyard near Forst. The Südliche Weinstrasse soils are predominantly of enduring loam and loess, whereas to the north, in the Mittelhaardt/Deutsche Weinstrasse, the loamy sand and sandy loam soils appear lighter and more permeable. Deep loam soils of alternating loess and limestone, which offer the vines both water and nourishment, predominate on the hill slopes, at the foot of the range, and especially on the flatter areas, where they are interstratified with loam and clay. Limestone soils dominate the edges of the mountain range. Along a narrow strip of land between Schweigen and Ranschbach, as well as between Frankweiler and Ungstein, the colored sandstone gives rise to lean, sulfurous sand soils. Between Weyher and Neustadt the Rotliegend has decomposed into heavy, sandy loam, while around Bad Bergzabern, marine deposits of shell limestone form calcareous, binding loam and clay soils. Calcareous deposits are also found in the vicinity of Ilbesheim, over Goldramstein to Rhodt, and around Kallstadt and Grünstadt near the Zellertal. Clayey red marl soils characterize the areas near Eschbach, Albersweiler, Frankweiler, and Siebeldingen. Vines in Burrweiler grow in shallow soils of slate. Volcanic rock distinguishes the soils near Forst (basalt), Hambach (porphyry), and Albersweiler (melaphyre). During the Tertiary period, the sea left large deposits of sand and gravel near Neustadt, Bad Dürkheim, Freinsheim, and Weisenheim, which have yielded rapidly warming dry sand as well as loamy sand and sandy loam soils.

and vineyards are not nearly as recognizable. Only the Saumagen vineyard in Kallstadt and the Herrenberg in Ungstein can lay claim to any fame. The Saumagen is known for powerful, structured Rieslings from its calcareous soils. Versions from the estate of KoehlerRuprecht are also superb, among the best of German Rieslings. Further north, the village of Laumersheim would probably have been forgotten without the work of the Knisper brothers, who in the mid-1980s caused a sensation with their barrique-aged red wines from previously obscure vineyards. Far removed from the Pfalz Weinstrasse are the marl limestone soils of the Zellertal, a rather forgettable wine landscape in the northern part of the Pfalz. Nowhere else in Germany do the vineyards lie as close together as on the rim of the Haardt mountains in the foothills of the Pfalz forest. The mild climate lends this

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landscape an almost southerly character. Where almonds, figs, and citrus fruits ripen on the wind-sheltered slopes, grapes also find favorable growing conditions. The diversity of the fertile soil— containing loess, colored sandstone, shell limestone, marl, granite, and shale, in addition to basalt around the town of Forst—is reflected in the character of its wines. There is a long tradition of Riesling in the Mittelhaardt. Long-established and famous estates dominate the scene, many of which devote up to 80 percent of their land to Riesling. The tradition of sweet Pfalz Riesling has its origins here, extending back to the year 1811. Around the famous wine villages of Wachenheim, Forst, Deidesheim, and Ruppertsberg are the most recognizable vineyards of the Pfalz, almost all of which possess ideal south- or east-facing slopes. The nearby Drachenfels peak, at about 570 meters one of the highest elevations of the Mittelhaardt, protects the vines adjoining the Pfälzer forest from cold air. To the east, the Odenwald forest blocks the cold east winds. Rieslings from such Forst vineyards as Ungeheuer, Kirchenstück, Jesuitengarten, Freundstück, and Pechstein profit from the deep-layered soils, showing substantial structure and a nuanced flavor spectrum

that benefits from a racy acidity and is accompanied by precise mineral notes. In neighboring Wachenheim are the vines of the Gerümpel site, whose Rieslings in good vintages display finessed, subtle fruits. The Rieslings from the Deidesheim vineyards, including Herrgottsacker, with their light sandstone soils, are more lush and full-bodied, opening up on the palate and then quickly changing to a more supple mouthfeel, rounded out by an elegant acidity. The best Deidesheim vineyard is Hohenmorgen, which produces intense, rich, but nevertheless elegant Rieslings with lively body and the typical fruitiness of the Mittelhaardt. The considerable minerality is derived from vine roots that reach down into the limy subsoil layers. Further south are the Ruppertsberger vineyards Reiterpfad, Gaisböhl, and Spiess, all of which, for years, have lacked a dedicated vintner to interpret their message. Around Neustadt an der Weinstrasse (the Weinstrasse, or wine route, was established in 1935 in order to strengthen the identity of the region) are the top stops of Königsbach Idig, Gimmeldingen Mandelgarten, and Haardt Bürgergarten. For a long time, the southern Weinstrasse, also known as the Südpfalz and formerly as the Oberhaardt, has stood

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30 Ortelberg 31 Gottesacker 32 Hochgericht 33 Doktor 34 Kirchberg 35 Bildberg 36 Rossberg 37 Sonnenberg 38 Osterberg 39 Kahlenberg

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in the shadow of the better-known Mittelhaardt and its famous estates. It is primarily a producer of cheap wines, usually sold in bulk. Until 1971, these wines were sold for blending along the Mosel. The best of the region, which borders French Alsace, are the sites around Birkweiler, Siebeldingen, and Schweigen, and particularly the vineyard Birkweiler Kastanienbusch. The soils of the Pfalz are as diverse as the grape varieties because the ridge of the Haardt range is a patchwork of different geological compositions: deep loess soils, strewn with limestone in some areas near Frankenweiler; Tertiary limes on the slopes of the Little Kalmit peak; blue Devonian slate in the Burrweiler Schäwer vineyard (Schäwer means “slate” in the local dialect); colored sandstone and shell limestone in Siebeldingen Sonnenschein; or weathered, colored sandstone, Rotliegend, and shell limestone in the Birkweiler Kastanienbusch vineyard. In

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the Südpfalz, where the Haardt range no longer encloses the vineyards, vines are exposed to cold winds. In addition, the cool west winds make the temperature an average of two to three degrees lower than in the Mittelhaardt. Riesling is dominant among the white grapes, although Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, and even Chardonnay find suitable conditions in the limy soils. Nearly all growers in the Südpfalz produce some red wines, especially Spätburgunder. Since 2005, the Pfalz has used the designation “DC Pfalz” (DC stands for the Latin districtus controllatus) as an indicator of quality. All wines with this designation stand out for their typicity and their distinctive taste profile. Only dry Rieslings, Weissburgunders, Grauburgunders, Spätburgunders, and Dornfelders (which together represent about half of all plantings in the Pfalz) are eligible for the classification.

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Area: 63.8 hectares Altitude: 180–300 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 15–30% Soil: Rotliegend, skeletal soil with slate components, in addition to weathered colored sandstone with limy marl deposits, low proportion of fine earth, shallow soils with little water retention. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, white and red Burgundy varieties Most Important Producers: Dr. Wehr­ heim, Ökonomierat Rebholz, Gies­Düppel Characteristics: Best­known vineyard along the southern Weinstrasse. The vines on the rim of the Pfälzer forest lie in a

in the Pfalz wind­sheltered basin bordered by chestnut (Kastanien) trees. Very warm climate lead­ ing to early bud break. Wine: Powerful yet elegant and nuanced wines with a distinct character and good cellaring potential. The slate in the soil lends the Rieslings a herbaceous taste reminiscent of mint.

Birkweiler Mandelberg Page 142/C3 (no. 74)

Area: 40 hectares Altitude: 150–250 meters Exposure: East by southeast Steepness: 5–20% Soil: Shell limestone, dense soil with loam and clayey marl, white limestone Most Important Grapes: Weissburgunder Most Important Producers: Dr. Wehr­ heim, Gies­Düppel Characteristics: Forest­sheltered site with optimal sunshine. The abundant limestone delivers warmth to the vines. Its name comes from the almond (Mandel) trees that grow at the foot of the Pfälzer forest.

Wine: Robust wines, most with a light smoky note, nutty and minerally. Best suited for Burgundy grapes.

Deidesheim Hohenmorgen Page 141/C4

Area: 2.8 hectares Altitude: 140 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 8–20% Soil: Warm soil of loam, lime, limestone detritus, and colored sandstone detritus with lime­rich substrata. Rather stony surface strata with a low proportion of fine earth. More clay and better water retention in substrata. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dr. Bürklin­ Wolf, A. Christmann, Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann­Jordan Characteristics: The vineyard is part of the east­ and south­facing Deidesheim slopes, which form an amphitheater. Protected from the wind by the Haardt range. View over Deidesheim to the Ruppertsberg. Wine: Rieslings with lively depth: intense, rich, and nevertheless elegant, with the typical fruitiness of the Mittelhaardt. Pure minerality from the lime substrata.

Forst Jesuitengarten Page 141/B45

Area: 7 hectares Altitude: 120–150 meters Exposure: East Steepness: 5–15% Soil: Very mixed soils with varying structure. Rich loam soil, interspersed with colored sandstone and basalt detri­ tus, also with limy, marly clay in places. Good warmth retention. Abundant basalt detritus, sandstone, and marly clay on sur­ face. The geological profile shows a high concentration of slate at depths between 1 and 1.5 meters, providing very good water circulation.

Deidesheim Hohenmorgen, a famous Einzellage in the Mittelhaardt.

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Forst Kirchenstück Page 141/B5

Area: 3.7 hectares Altitude: 120–140 meters Exposure: East to southeast Steepness: 5–15% Soil: Heterogeneous mix of basalt, sandstone, lime detritus, and clay with a powerful, medium-deep clay bed. A pronounced lime layer at a depth of about two meters. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Reichsrat von Buhl, Geheimer Rat Dr. von BassermannJordan, Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Characteristics: Smallest site around the village of Forst. Very distinct microclimate because of the enclosing knee-high colored sandstone wall, which not only radiates warmth but also redirects airflow. The warm air stream protects against cold and damp. The most valuable Pfalz vineyard according to an 1828 survey. Wine: The wines are abundantly fruity but elegant, nuanced, and light on their feet.

in the Pfalz Forst Ungeheuer Page 141/BC4

Area: 32 hectares Altitude: 130–140 meters Exposure: East, some parts southeast Steepness: 5–10% Soil: Weathered colored sandstone with dense clay and lime elements. Small proportion of basalt in topsoil. Optimal water balance and digestion of minerals. The basalt provides necessary warmth to the vines. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Reichsrat von Buhl, Georg Mosbacher, Acham-Magin, Dr. Deinhard, Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan, Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, J. L. Wolf Characteristics: One of the driest and warmest exposures in Forst. The name originated in the seventeenth century, when the vineyard was owned by the Ungeheuer family. The German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck found the 1873 vintage ungeheuerlich—”monstrously”— good. Wine: The robust Rieslings are reminiscent of Traminer. The bodies are marked by clay and lime in combination with traces of rosewater and clove. Expressive fruit, good aging potential.

Gimmeldingen Mandelgarten Page 141/f4

Area: 21 hectares Altitude: 150–180 meters Exposure: East by southeast Steepness: 7–18% Soil: Colored sandstone detritus with loess. Good water retention, with sources in the subsoil that run along a two-meter-deep clay layer. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: A. Christmann, Müller-Catoir Characteristics: Ideal exposure and solar irradiation, good water flow in subsoil, rich and mineral soils Wine: Wines with intense fruit; elegant, rich Rieslings with a full-bodied mouthfeel.

Haardt Bürgergarten “Breumel in den Mauern” Page 141/f3

Area: 2.6 hectares Altitude: 180 meters Exposure: South by east Steepness: 0–5% Soil: Deep soil, colored sandstone and deposits of loamy loess. Good water retention. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Müller-Catoir (sole owner) Characteristics: Vineyard is in immediate proximity to the Haardt chain and is surrounded by an old sandstone wall, which creates a microclimate and protects the vines from cold winds. Wine: Wines of nuanced aromatics and elegance, with laser-like minerality

Königsbach Idig Page 141/E4

Area: 18 hectares Altitude: 120–175 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 10–25% Soil: Tertiary marl with high limestone content. Good water retention because of clay elements; pure calcareous sand in subsoil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: A. Christmann Characteristics: Sheltered from west winds by the Rolandsberg peak and the Haardt range, although situated a good distance away on a hill that provides ample evening sunshine. View to the west of the village of Königsbach and the Haardt range behind it. To the east are Ruppertsberg and the Rhine valley, stretching to the Odenwald forest; to the north is the Königsbach Ölberg vineyard. Wine: Intensely mineral Rieslings with notes of peach and apricot, rich, silky structure, and reverberating finish

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Schweigen Kammerberg Page 142/F1 (no. 104c)

Area: 2.5 hectares Altitude: 250–260 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 10–30% Soil: Weathered lime, lime marl with high proportion of clay, providing very good water retention. Pure limestone in subsoil. Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Friedrich Becker Characteristics: Separate site until 1971, when it was combined with the Schweigen Sonnenberg vineyard. Cool night temperatures. The upper end of the site affords a unique view of the medieval Alsatian village of Wissembourg. Wine: Wines with very soft, balanced tannins. Density combined with elegance.

Siebeldingen Im Sonnenschein Page 142/C5 (no. 71)

Area: 100 hectares Altitude: 160–225 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5–20% Soil: Variegated soils, from shell limestone to colored sandstone to gravel and loam Most Important Grapes: White and red burgundy varieties, Riesling Most Important Producers: Ökonomierat Rebholz Characteristics: The Burgundy grapes are planted in shell-limestone parcels, Riesling in parcels composed predominantly of sand and sandstone, gravel, and loam. Only a few parcels can truly be designated as “exceptional.” Wine: Powerful Burgundy-style wines with character and structure; dense Rieslings with nuanced fruit notes and fine minerality. Good aging potential.

in the Pfalz SUPERIOR VINEYARDS Bad Dürkheim Michelsberg Page 137/G1

Area: 4.8 hectares Altitude: 110–150 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 10–30% Soil: Tertiary limestone with moderate proportion of sandy loam. Rich in carbonates, low stone content. Average water retention. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Fitz-Ritter, Karl Schaefer Characteristics: Airy, south-facing slope that was never altered through Flurbereinigung. The vineyards are laid out on terraces, surrounded by old sandstone walls that provide additional warmth. Wine: Minerally and delicate, yet fullbodied with a long finish

Deidesheim Grainhübel Page 141/C4

Area: 5.6 hectares Altitude: 117–150 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 0–4% Soil: Marked by loamy sand to loam with basalt elements. Marly clay in parts. Friable structure and good water retention. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Josef Biffar, Georg Siben Erben Characteristics: Weathered colored sandstone typical of the Rhine depression Wine: Slender and minerally, firm with a delicate smokiness in their youth. Wines take on more fruitiness, a lively acidity, and a long finish with age. Good dry and nobly sweet wines.

Deidesheim Kalkofen Page 141/C5

Area: 5 hectares Altitude: 130–150 meters Exposure: South

Steepness: 7–15% Soil: Mixture of lime, loamy loess, marly clay, and scattered limestone detritus. Rich soil, average water retention. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Josef Biffar, Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Characteristics: Slightly elevated with good airflow, bordered to the north by several sandstone walls. The vineyards lie in the “warm slope zone” along the foothills of the Mittelhaardt. High average temperatures and little precipitation. Wine: Good quality even in difficult vintages. Rich, minerally wines, though delicate, with varied and expressive fruit notes. Typical are soft aromas of violets.

Deidesheim Kieselberg Page 141/C4

Area: 15.5 hectares Altitude: 150–160 meters Exposure: south Steepness: 3–20% Soil: Alternating soil structure: typical weathered colored sandstone along with fist-sized sandstone pieces and even loamy sand and detritus. Average water retention. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Mosbacher Characteristics: Good ripening potential because of the location on a high plateau, protected from winds by the Haardt range. Panoramic view of the Rhine valley. Wine: Powerful wines with complex structure and abundant minerality, difficult to assess in their youth. With age the dry wines take on notes of yellow and green fruits; the nobly sweet wines take on exotic fruit flavors, always with a lively acidity.

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Deidesheim Langenmorgen

Deidesheim Paradiesgarten

Duttweiler Kalkberg

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Page 141/CD4

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Area: 9.8 hectares Altitude: 125–150 meters Exposure: East by southeast Steepness: 10–15% Soil: Loamy loess with high lime content; basalt detritus in subsoil; very stony with little fine earth. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dr. Deinhard Characteristics: The southeast slope’s favorable microclimate permits Spätlese wines with high must weights. The best parcels lie in the center. Protected from winds by the Haardt range to the west. Wine: Fine bouquet of peach, apricot, and honeydew melon. Intense, rich, yet elegant wines with the typical fruitiness of the Mittelhaardt, matched by a light minerality. Excellent aging potential.

Area: 30 hectares Altitude: 120–170 meters Exposure: East by southeast Steepness: 15–25% Soil: Weathered colored sandstone with sandy loam and sandstone detritus. The packed soil suggests that there must be a natural barrier a great depth below. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Reichsrat von Buhl, Dr. Deinhard, A. Christmann Characteristics: Proximity to a forest provides a steady mountain wind and good aeration. Bounded by the Mühltal valley in the south and the Sensetal valley in the north. A wonderful ensemble of vineyards borders the Paradiesgarten, especially the Leinhöhle and Kieselberg to the north. Best parcels are in the upper region. Wine: Intense and rich, yet very fresh, with the fruitiness of the Mittelhaardt and a cool minerality

Area: 1.38 hectares Altitude: 125–130 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5% Soil: Mixed rendzina soils with loose, fine marl rock Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Bergdolt Characteristics: Situated on the south side of a loess ridge. The lime soil is ideal for Burgundy grape varieties. Wine: Wines of juicy richness, endowed with fine acidity and a long life

Deidesheim Maushöhle Page 141/C4

Area: 28 hectares Altitude: 110–195 meters Exposure: East by southeast Steepness: 15–25% Soil: Colored sandstone detritus, very stony in topsoil; low proportion of fine earth, sandstone rocks in subsoil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Weissburgunder Most Important Producers: A. Christmann, Mosbacher Characteristics: Very good location in a small valley that runs from the Haardt range into the Rhine valley and forms a slight southerly slope. Protected by winds from the Haardt range to the west. Wine: Thick structure, yet with elegance and finesse. Very fresh wines with the typical fruitiness of the Mittelhaardt, though with a somewhat cool minerality.

Forst Ungeheuer vineyard, legendary around the world for its Riesling.

Forst Freundstück Page 141/B5

Area: 3.5 hectares Altitude: 120–130 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5–10%

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in the Pfalz Steepness: 15–35% Soil: Colored sandstone detritus with low proportion of Tertiary limestone marl Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: A. Christmann Characteristics: The site is shaped like an amphitheater facing southeast. Protected from west winds by the Haardt range. Toward the east, a view over the Kapellenberg vineyard in the Rhine Valley to the Odenwald Forest. Wine: Intensely fruity and tightly woven wines of great complexity, elegant acid structure

Gimmeldingen Kapellenberg Page 141/E3

Gimmeldingen Mandelgarten, at the foot of the Pfälzer forest.

Soil: Colored sandstone detritus with small clay parts. Limestone slab that serves as a barrier. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Reichsrat von Buhl, Mosbacher, Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Characteristics: Smallest of the Forst vineyards; relatively warm, with a good ability to cool down in the evenings. The site completes the trio of Jesuitengarten in the north, Kirchenstück in the center, and Freundstück in the south. Wine: Perfect balancing act between the elegance of Kirchenstück and the floral opulence of Ungeheuer

Forst Pechstein Page 141/B4

Area: 17 hectares Altitude: 120–160 meters Exposure: South by east Steepness: 10–15% Soil: High proportion of black basalt

from an ancient volcano. Weathered, redcolored sandstone soils and sandy loam soil. In addition, a high concentration of small clay parts that help maintain water balance. A lime barrier about two meters deep provides additional mineral nuances. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Reichsrat von Buhl, Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, Mosbacher, Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Characteristics: The name comes from the black stones in the soil, called pitchstones. Wine: Concentrated fruit and aromatics, including apricot, with a hint of salt. Unique minerality because of the basalt; hot, smoky notes; late developing with great aging potential.

Gimmeldingen Biengarten Page 141/E3

Area: 20 hectares Altitude: 150–220 meters Exposure: East-northeast by southsoutheast

Area: 34 hectares Altitude: 145–195 meters Exposure: East-northeast by southsoutheast Steepness: 15–25% Soil: Colored sandstone detritus with clayey sand. Average water retention with good drainage; several water sources in subsoil. Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Riesling Most Important Producers: A. Christmann Characteristics: Lies on a foothill in the Rhine valley; protected from west winds by the Haardt range; long evening sun. Wine: Fruity-elegant, almost filigreed Rieslings; good, tightly woven Spätburgunder wines.

Kallstadt Saumagen Page 137/F1

Area: 40.2 hectares Altitude: 120–150 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 10–25% Soil: Predominantly porous loamy-loess soils and lime marl, interspersed with countless small limestones. Easily warmed and deep-layered terroir. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: KoehlerRuprecht Characteristics: Situated on the western edge of Kallstadt. Limestone was mined here in Roman times.

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Kirrweiler Mandelberg Page 142/a4 (no. 6)

Area: 9.5 hectares Altitude: 130–140 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 5% Soil: Loess, luvisol from loess with sand underneath, calciferous Most Important Grapes: Weissburgunder Most Important Producers: Bergdolt Characteristics: Relatively wide range between day and night temperatures. Arable fields and meadows adjoin the southerly parcels. Wine: Fresh, fruity, and long-lived wines. The fine-earth component lends the wines depth and juiciness.

Königsbach Ölberg Page 141/E4

Area: 36 hectares Altitude: 130–195 meters Exposure: East-southeast Steepness: 10–20% Soil: Tertiary limestone marl. Good water retention because of the clay component; high minerality because of the lime. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: A. Christmann, Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Characteristics: Situated on a plateau that receives early morning sun. Protected by winds from the Haardt range in the west. The name comes from a Mount of Olives chapel that stands in the vineyard. Wine: Intensely mineral Rieslings with great complexity, rich silky structure

Laumersheim Kirschgarten Page 137/D3

Area: 45 hectares Altitude: 138–140 meters Exposure: Southeast Steepness: 10–15%

in the Pfalz Soil: Loamy loess soils with good water retention, limestone in subsoil Most Important Grapes: Red and white Burgundy varieties Most Important Producers: Knipser Characteristics: Sheltered site with low precipitation. Best parcels on the lower end buttressed against the town. Wine: Powerful wines of radiance and dense structure

Laumersheim “Steinbuckel” Mandelberg Page 137/C3

Area: 35 hectares Altitude: 130 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 10–15% Soil: Limestone rocks with varying degrees of loess, isolated sandy loam Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Knipser Characteristics: First mentioned in the middle of the fourteenth century Wine: Wines with strong character and backbone. It takes years for the limemarked wines to show their potential.

Ruppertsberg Gaisböhl Page 141/D5

Area: 8 hectares Altitude: 120 meters Exposure: South Steepness: Flat Soil: Sedimentary terraces with clay beds and weathered colored sandstone Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dr. BürklinWolf (sole owner) Characteristics: Beneficial warm fall winds. The name refers to a former goat pasture. Wine: Wines with body, volume, and a minerally acidity

Ruppertsberg Reiterpfad Page 141/D4

Area: 77 hectares Altitude: 130 meters Exposure: South by east Steepness: 5–15% Soil: Situated on the edge of the Rhine rift. Shell-limestone formations appeared when the Haardt range formed. High lime con-

tent, which is present in a highly dissolved form in the soil. Sand and sandy loam. Colored sandstone detritus, stony with low proportion of fine earth in topsoil, sandstone rocks in subsoil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Reichsrat von Buhl, Bergdolt, Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, A. Christmann, Acham-Magin Characteristics: Best parcels (about five hectares) bounded by walls that retain and radiate heat. Good water retention capacity because of terracing, making efficient use of precipitation. Wine: Full-bodied and powerful, yet with great finesse and distinct peach flavors. The wines from the old Hofstück and Achtmorgenweg parcels are always exceptionally fruity and elegant.

Ruppertsberg Spiess Page 141/D4

Area: 5 hectares Altitude: 155–160 meters Exposure: south Steepness: 10–13% Soil: Predominantly porous heated colored sandstone detritus, interstratified with sand and loamy loess elements; imperfect water supply. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dr. Deinhard Characteristics: Comparable microclimate to the adjacent Reiterpfad (see above) Wine: Linear wines with balanced acid structure

Schweigen Sonnenberg Page 141/f2 (no. 104a)

Area: 110 hectares Altitude: 160–280 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 10–45% Soil: Weathered limestone, very deep, with good water supply Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Friedrich Becker, Bernhart Characteristics: The classic Schweigen vineyard high above the village (50 percent on German and 50 percent on French soil).

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Schweigen Sonnenberg “Rädling” Page 142/F2 (no. 104b)

Area: 8 hectares Altitude: 180–220 meters Exposure: Southeast Steepness: 5–33% Soil: Limestone marl with chalky rocks; soil in upper reaches consists almost entirely of rocks. Very high skeletal proportion overall. Good water supply in lower part; a little meager in the upper part because of lack of topsoil. Most Important Grapes: Red and white Burgundy varieties Most Important Producers: Bernhart Characteristics: View of the Alsatian village of Wissembourg, with its cloister, and the Black Forest Wine: Mature wines with good and healthy acid structure; good minerality because of the limestone.

Ungstein Herrenberg Page 137/G1

Area: 45 hectares Altitude: 120–150 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 10–30% Soil: Predominantly colored sandstone, peppered with sandy to clayey loam. Rich in carbonate, high proportion of limestone in subsoil. Average to high water supply. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Fitz-Ritter, Egon Schmitt Characteristics: Situated on a slope of hills running parallel to the Pfälzer forest and sheltered from cooling influences Wine: Long-lived wines with ample body, delicate and slightly minerally in their youth

in the Pfalz Ungstein Weilberg Page 137/FG1

Area: 45 hectares Altitude: 120–180 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 5–25% Soil: Red, clayey loam (called Roterde or “red earth” in local dialect), slightly stony, high proportion of fine earth, rich in carbonate Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Pfeffingen– Fuhrmann-Eymael Characteristics: Planted in the Roman period Wine: Opulent, lasting wines with zesty, often tropical fruit notes

Wachenheim Gerümpel Page 141/B4

Area: 13 hectares Altitude: 120–180 meters Exposure: South by southeast Steepness: 15–20% Soil: Predominantly loamy weathered sandstone strewn with marl limestone Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Dr. BürklinWolf, Karl Schaefer Characteristics: The name of the site, which was first recorded at the beginning of the fifteenth century, comes from its former owners, the Grympel family. The grapes ripen even in temperate vintages. Wine: Rich in body, with layered fruit and harmonious acidity

GOOD VINEYARDS Bad Dürkheim Fuchsmantel, Page 138/A23

29 hectares, south by southeast, 5–15%, calciferous soil of sandy loam, in parts limestone detritus and sandstone, highly variable Bad Dürkheim Spielberg, Page 136/G6 13.9 hectares, south by southeast, 5–15%, mixed soils of loam and Tertiary loam. Best parcels in upper part.

Burrweiler Schäwer, Page 142/C3 23.6 hectares, southeast, 10–30%, weathered colored sandstone with slate components, also loam and various types of detritus Deidesheim Herrgottsacker, Page 141/C45 110.8 hectares, southeast by southwest, 5–18%, loamy sand, parts with detritus and weathered limestone, heterogeneous vineyard Dirmstein Mandelpfad, Page 137/BC3 159.8 hectares, south to southeast, 10–15%, deep and calciferous loam-loess soils with fine earth. Best parcels in middle section. Duttweiler Mandelberg, Page 138/G4 68.7 hectares, south by southeast, 5–15%, sandy loam soils with loamy loess components Ellerstadt Kirchenstück, Page 138/A56 45 hectares, south by southeast, 5%, flat, sandy loam interstratified with loess, fine earth Forst Musenhang, Page 141/B4 7.9 hectares, southeast by southwest, 5– 10%, loamy sand with lime, isolated fine clay Frankweiler Kalkgrube, Page 142/C3 95.4 hectares, south by southeast, soils of Tertiary lime and shell limestone, in places marly clay covered with loess. Middle parcels most favorable. Gimmeldingen Schlössel, Page 141/EF4 30.3 hectares, 5–10%, west, flat, clayey sand and loam Gleisweiler Hölle, Page 142/C3 57.3 hectares, southeast, 5–25%, highly variable soils, predominantly detritus mixed with Tertiary limes and clay marl in addition to the loamy sands and sandy loams Godramstein Münzberg, Page 142/D23 (no. 66)

430 hectares, 5–22%, sandy loam soil with Tertiary limestone and shell limestone, heterogeneous. Best wines from the Schlangenpfiff parcels.

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51.5 hectares, south, 5–10%, variable soil of Tertiary weathered limestone, multiple loess forms, and sandy loam Leinsweiler Sonnenberg, Page 142/D23 (no. 76)

in the Pfalz sands, interjected with shell limestone and debris in the upper slopes Maikammer Heiligenberg, Page 142/aB4 (no. 4)

142.4 hectares, south by southeast, 5–25%, limestone soil with scree, with marly clay mixed in. Heterogeneous vineyard with best parcels in the middle part of slope. Mussbach Eselshaut, Page 141/EG45 286.4 hectares, south by southeast, 5–10%, loam, sandy loam, and loess. Heterogeneous and flat, with best parcels in middle section. Rhodt Schlossberg, Page 142/B3 (no. 20) 69.7 hectares, south by southeast, 5–25%, heterogeneous site, debris in the upper part, loamy sand in the middle parcels, interstratified with weathered granite

118.3 hectares, south by southeast, 5–15%, highly variable soil of loams and Tertiary

Best parcels: the Einzellage Maikammer Heiligenberg.

Ruppertsberg Linsenbusch, Page 141/DE46 219.8 hectares, 5%, southwest by southeast, predominantly loam as well as loamy sand and loess. Heterogeneous and flat; best parcels abut the village. Ungstein Nussriegel, Page 137/fG12 69.5 hectares, south by southwest, 5–15%, loamy sand soil, some parts containing scree covered with fine earth. Best parcels in the middle slope. Wachenheim Königswingert, Page 138/ aB3

89.1 hectares, southwest, 5–15%, colored sandstone soils with loam, sand, and Tertiary limes. Heterogeneous vineyard, with best parcels on the slope.

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the city of Darmstadt, was the country’s smallest wine region until German reunification. The region, which connects to the northern part of the Baden Weinstrasse, belongs to the federal state of Hessen and was first formally recognized by the wine law of 1971. Most of the region stretches along the Rhine between Seeheim and Laudenbach on the western flank of the Odenwald forest (the Starkenburg subregion). The “Odenwald wine island,” near Gross-Umstadt, includes the sites of Rossdorf and Dietzenback (the Umstadt subregion). The Hessische Bergstrasse, situated on the sunny western slopes of the Odenwald, offers the optimal climate for winegrowing. Because spring comes earlier and fall sets in later here than anywhere else in Germany, the vines enjoy an extremely long growing season, which benefits Riesling grapes in particular. The variegated soils of the Bergstrasse are responsible for its different wines: weathered granite in Zwingenberg, Auerbach, and Bensheim, colored sandstone in several Heppenheim vineyards, and quartz-porphyry soils around Umstadt. Riesling is the Bergstrasse’s top grape, accounting for almost 50 percent of total plantings and yielding wines that compare favorably with those from the Rheingau. Spätburgunder and Grauburgunder (Ruländer) make up the next largest plantings, ahead of Müller-Thurgau. The once-loved Silvaner and new white varieties continue to lose ground to the red grapes of Dornfelder, Sankt Laurent, and Regent. Smaller operations have tended to be stronger here than elsewhere— a consequence of centuries of partible inheritance and parcel splitting. A large majority of vintners tend less than half a hectare of vines as a secondary career; more than six hundred of them are

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affiliated with the cooperatives Bergsträsser Winzer eG in Heppenheim and the Odenwälder Winzergenossenschaft in Gross-Umstadt. Only the Staatsweingut Domaine Bergstrasse (state wine domain) in Bensheim, founded in 1904 (thirty-eight hectares), the Weingut der Stadt Bensheim (city winery of Bensheim, thirteen hectares), and some private estates deal with large tracts of land. Neither the independent vintners nor the cooperatives have any problems selling their wines, however. The medieval towns of Bensheim and Heppenheim help make the Hessische Bergstrasse a popular weekend destination for the Rhine-Main population center to the north and the area around Mannheim and Heidelberg to the south. The majority of the harvest never leaves the region: the wines are sold in countless taverns and local eateries, and the rest are carried home by tourists. It is very rare to find Bergsträsser wines outside the region.

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The Romans are once again responsible for the viticultural history of the region, or at least for its name: Via strata montana (mountain road, or Bergstrasse) was the name given to the fortified route between Darmstadt and Heidelberg at the foot of the Odenwald. It is likely that the Romans planted the first vines on the sunny hills along their way. Written documentation of vineyards appears later; Heppenheim is mentioned in 773 and Bensheim in 756. The Lorsch monastery, founded in 764 not far from the Bergstrasse, was also important for the development of viticulture. The estate directory of the former imperial abbey at Fulda, documented since 985, identified seven vineyards in Gross-Umstadt. Under the Mainz and Pfalz archbishoprics (1335–1803), winegrowing expanded onto the hills and slopes of Bensheim. By 1582 there were sixty named vineyards divided into five classes, including the sites of Kirchberg, Kalkgasse, Streichling, Paulus, and Hemsberg, which are still known today. Winegrowing in the Bergstrasse experienced a devastating decline during the Thirty Years’ War (1618–48), but it returned to economic importance by the beginning of the eighteenth century. Land under vine was radically reduced during the next two centuries. Only after the Second World War did vintners and their vines reconquer the slopes, though never to the same extent as in previous centuries. Several former

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low-quality vineyards have been given over to other forms of agriculture and to residential development. The Pfalz possessions along the Bergstrasse between Heppenheim and Darmstadt fell to the Grand Duchy of Hessen-Darmstadt in 1803 and were annexed to the ducal Hessen province of Starkenburg in 1813. The southern part of the Bergstrasse, extending as far as Heidelberg, became part of Baden. After the First World War, the grand duchy became the people’s state of Hessen, and in 1946 it was combined with the former Prussian province of Hessen-Nassau to form the federal state of Hessen. In 1971 it was decided that the southern part of the Bergstrasse would remain as part of Baden, and the northern part of the Bergstrasse was named the Hessische Bergstrasse. Because the Rheingau did not make a claim to the areas around Heppenheim and Bensheim, these became the smallest of the official German wine regions. The region retains a connection to the Rheingau, however, because the largest estate of the region—the Domaine Bergstrasse—is in the possession of the Hessen State Winery at Kloster Eberbach.

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“Here Germany begins to turn into Italy!” The Hessische Bergstrasse never tires of echoing this jubilant exclamation, made by the Emperor Joseph II (1741– 90)

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Area: 435 hectares Grape Varieties: Riesling (49%), Spätburgunder (10%), Grauburgunder (8%), Müller-Thurgau (8%), Silvaner (4%), Dornfelder (3%), Weissburgunder (3%), Kerner (3%), Sankt Laurent (1%), Regent (1%) Predominant Soil Types: Weathered granite in Zwingenberg, Auerbach, and Bensheim, yellow sandstone in several Heppenheim vineyards, and quartz-porphyry soils around Umstadt Average Annual Precipitation: 834 mm (Bensheim)

Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 59 mm (Bensheim) Average Annual Temperature: 10.2 degrees C (Bensheim) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,686 (Darmstadt) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service) Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Minor danger of late frosts in spring, increasing risk of soil erosion

The Human Contribution to Terroir: The winegrowing school on the slopes of Heppenheim Centgericht began raising American grapevines in 1927 in order to procure rootstocks for grafting. This “mother garden” has been planted almost exclusively with Riesling since 1970. Biggest Misconception: Because the wines of the Hessische Bergstrasse rarely leave the region, it is moot to identify a misconception.

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at a stop along the Bergstrasse. He was extolling the peculiar climatic advantages of the region, where spring had already been announced early in the year. In normal years, when March still brings frost to other regions, almond trees are already starting to blossom along the western edge of the Odenwald, followed by cherries, apricots, peaches, and magnolias. These conditions are also favorable for winegrowing because the ripening of the grapes benefits from the early onset of spring and the late arrival of fall. The topography also contributes to the advantageous climate. As part of the upper Rhine lowlands, the region is protected by the Hunsrück, Taunus, Vogelsberg, Spessart, and Odenwald against cold north and east winds. The wooded hillsides have a similar effect, and the warm, humid air of the Atlantic helps temper the extremes between the warmest and coldest months. The vineyards along the western flank of the Odenwald profit all year from high average temperatures and moderate precipitation. The average annual temperature is about 10 degrees C in Bensheim and about 10.4 degrees C in Heppenheim. The average annual temperature of the Odenwald wine island near Gross-Umstadt is somewhat lower (9.5 degrees C) because of prevailing weather patterns from the southwest. The Odenwald vineyards receive about 1,660 hours of sunshine per year, as its orientation and slopes allow for optimal irradiation. There is virtually no danger from frost along the Bergstrasse, as spring freezes are very rare. The average annual precipitation, at 834 millimeters (at Bensheim), is relatively light. The wettest months

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The characteristic landforms of the upper Rhine, to which the Bergstrasse belongs, originated during the Cenozoic period. In the early Tertiary period (55 million years ago), the upper Rhine rift sank, and mountains emerged along its edges, forming today’s Schwarzwald (Black Forest), Odenwald, and Vogesen. In consequence, the Rhine valley was filled with alluvial sediment from the Rhine and Neckar rivers (gravels, sands, and loams), and powerful west winds carried coarse sand loess to the foothills of the Odenwald and dusty loess to its ridgetop. The soils of the vineyards along the Bergstrasse consist mainly of unweathered loess and some weathered, clay-enriched loamy loess. In the subregion of Starkenburg, between Darmstadt and Heppenheim, the soils are mainly deep, mostly limy, sandy, and loamy soils from loess. They are light to medium-heavy, coarsely porous, and possess only weak to average water-retention capacity. The peaks and slopes are at great risk of soil erosion. Not quite as common are deep, loamy-loess soils that are still calciferous. They have a higher proportion of fine clay, which improves the water balance.

In Bensheim and Auerbach, where the loess cover continues to be lost to erosion, there are deep, skeletal, loamy to gritty soils of volcanic rocks (granite, gneiss, and slate). Unusual in the Bergstrasse are the relatively small clods of colored sandstone that appear near Heppenheim. This soil is shallow and quite stony. Because of its low water-retention capacity, there is a threat of drought damage in dry years. The Gross-Umstadt subregion in the Dieburg bight is separated by the Messeler hills from the Rhine rift. The colored sandstone that forms the depression of the bight is covered by heavy layers of loess. Only the peaks were exposed again by erosion. There is loess on the plain and the footslopes around Umstadt; the peaks and the basins have weathered granite and quartz-porphyry soils with clayey, loamy admixtures of loess and loamy loess. The two subregions of Starkenburg and Umstadt contain a total of 3 Grosslagen and 23 Einzellagen. Because the Domain Bergstrasse is the only VDP member in the region, only three vineyards have been classified, meaning that only three are permitted to supply Grosses Gewächs wines: Centgericht and Steinkopf in Heppenheim and Kalkgasse in Bensheim.

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EXCEPTIONAL VINEYARDS Bensheim Kalkgasse Page 155/D5

Area: 12.7 hectares Altitude: 130–220 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 4–30% Soil: Shallow, skeletal weathered granite, limestone, detritus Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Dornfelder, Grauburgunder Most Important Producers: Domain Bergstrasse, Weingut der Stadt Bensheim Characteristics: Wind sheltered; first mentioned around 1200; conspicuous ravine created by erosion. Wine: Full-bodied, fine Rieslings with abundant fruit and richly textured acidity that unfolds after several years in bottle

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Area: 15.4 hectares Altitude: 110–190 meters Exposure: Southwest Steepness: 7–20% Soil: Deep loess loam, sand drift and sand loess in lower section, thinning loess in upper section Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Domaine Bergstrasse (sole owner) Characteristics: The most famous site along the Bergstrasse, known locally as the Rebmuttergarten (garden of the mother vines) because American rootstock vines have been bred there since 1927 to protect against phylloxera. Converted into a productive vineyard in 1970. Wine: Juicy, quickly aging Rieslings with fine fruit flavors (peaches, apricots). Ice wines have been produced here in almost every vintage since 1977. Grauburgunder (Ruländer) wines with ample body and poignant honey-caramel notes.

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Area: 16.6 hectares Altitude: 110–200 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 10–50% Soil: The steep southwest part is marked by yellow weathered sandstone soils and rocky subsoil. Red sandstone in lower part. Stony and gravelly in some parts. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder Most Important Producers: Domain Bergstrasse, Bergsträsser Winzer eG Characteristics: The terraced south-facing slope is the steepest, most sun-drenched, and thus warmest site along the Bergstrasse, documented as early as 1517. To the favorable microclimate is added the advantage of high water-retention capacity. The best parcels are on the steep original slope. Wine: Distinctive, minerally, rich Rieslings with racy acidity and hints of peaches and apricots, reminiscent of Rheingau wines. Rich, full-bodied Spätburgunder wines with pronounced fruit notes.

SUPERIOR VINEYARDS Schönberg Herrnwingert Page 155/D5

Area: 8.5 hectares Altitude: 190–228 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 4–15% Soil: Sandy loam, sand in parts, granite in subsoil Most Important Grapes: Weissburgunder, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau Most Important Producers: Domaine Bergstrasse (sole owner) Characteristics: Surrounded by forests, easily warmed though erosion-prone soil; better irradiation than the western sites. Cool winds because of its location above the Rhine rift, producing wines with higher acidity.

Wine: Zesty Rieslings with distinct acidity and class. Elegant, fruity Weissburgunder wines. Good purity even in extremely ripe vintages.

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Area: 5.3 hectares Altitude: 120–265 meters Exposure: West to southwest Steepness: 10–40% Soil: Loam and gravel, medium to deep loess-loam soils with low limestone content Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau Most Important Producers: SimonBürkle, Rothweiler Characteristics: Currently being improved (Flurbereinigung); only a fraction is currently under vine. Very warm microclimate, good aeration and water capacity. Wine: Elegant, fruity Rieslings with savory acidity

GOOD VINEYARDS Bensheim Kirchberg, Page 155/D5 4.7 hectares, south by west, 10–30%, skeletal-rich weathered granite and sand, thin consistency. Immediately adjacent to a residential area; improved Riesling parcel. Bensheim Streichling, Page 155/D5 29.1 hectares, south by southwest, 15–30%, humus-poor weathered granite, loess loam; fresh loam soils in the Zeller valley, with shallow, partly sandy-gravelly soils in the largely eroded upper part; granite under the topsoil. Expanded from its original size; only about a third under vine. Zwingenberg Alte Burg, Page 155/c5 7.2 hectares, south-southwest, 20–45%, gravel, shallow to medium-deep weathered soils, parts with sandy loam, thin loess-humus overlay on granite. Vines rooted directly into porous granite; artificial changes to terrain because of erosion danger.

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If anything connects the distinct regions of Baden, it is the strength of winegrowing cooperatives and collectives. The cooperative movements began along the edges of Baden, on the Bodensee and in the Taubertal. There, because of a difficult market and the vintners’ existence on the fringes of the German wine industry, the economic crisis of the nineteenth century had the most severe effects. Hagnau on the Bodensee possesses the second oldest cooperative in Germany (1881); additional cooperatives were founded in Meersburg (1884), in Beckstein (1894), and on the island of Reichenau in the Bodensee (1896).

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quarters of Baden’s vineyards. The Badische Winzerkeller in Breisach, the largest cooperative in Baden, cellars grapes from about three thousand hectares of vines. Nevertheless, the power of the cooperatives has had some corrosive effects in the past thirty years. In no other region (apart from Württemberg, which is similarly dominated by cooperatives) was the reconstitution of vineyards after 1971 so indiscriminate and inattentive to consistent quality. The piecing together of individual parcels led to small sites with high prestige (and difficult working conditions). But in a cooperative arrangement, small family operations whose members work very hard under challenging conditions to produce quality wine run the risk of not benefiting from their efforts, because their wine is combined with that of other, less diligent vintners who own vines in the same named vineyard. Baden hardly has an international reputation, although it produces some wines with a strong, consistent character that deserve attention. That they have such difficulties gaining recognition outside their own region has much to do with the market preference for northern-style Rieslings. It is also possible that the winemakers of Baden have not made vigorous efforts at self-promotion.

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official state border between Baden-Württemberg and Hessen. With about 396 hectares under vine, the Badische Bergstrasse is the smallest subregion in Baden. It is centered on several villages just north and south of Heidelberg and some vineyards that lie within the city limits. The pressures of residential development around Heidelberg compete with winegrowing. The region is also known for its fruit orchards: the spring blossom along the Bergstrasse is an annual tourist attraction. Although the name Bergstrasse (mountain road) suggests otherwise, the vineyards sit only about 150 to 250 meters above sea level. Toward the east, the Bergstrasse is protected from wind by the Odenwald forest. The average annual temperature is just above 10 degrees C—higher than many other German wine regions. It receives moderate annual precipitation, about 700 millimeters. The fine-earth soils are marked by loess loam: the nearby hills of the Odenwald—where vines grow—have deposits of drift sand. Most vineyards face west along the north-south stretch of the Odenwald. South-facing vineyards are found at only a few sites. The typical landform is a slightly inclined slope (about 10–25%). Steeper slopes here are uncommon. The subsoils consist primarily of rocks from the Triassic period, especially colored sandstone and shell limestone. A large piece of the Heidelberg Herrenberg vineyard was filled with stones from a former quarry, where a cement factory mined limestone until the 1960s. North of Heidelberg, the village of Schriesheim contains soils of volcanic origin. Nevertheless, these wines have no more than local relevance.

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lages have attempted to mitigate the deleterious effects of the first round of improvements; these are, however, exceptions. Biggest Misconception: Many of Baden’s vineyards were expanded beyond the point at which their names and reputations could be taken seriously. The Durbach Plauelrain and the Ihringen Winklerberg, for example,

doubtless produce some of Germany’s best wines. Yet wines from neighboring, far less favorable vineyards carry the same names (and are cultivated by vintners who have neither the ambition nor the ability to focus on quality). Related information for Baden’s individual subregions appears in separate sidebars.

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Kraichgau Until 1996 the Kraichgau (see map on pp. 164–165) and the Badische Bergstrasse formed a single contiguous subregion. A remnant of those earlier days is the Grosslage Mannaberg, which today is split between the Bergstrasse and the Kraichgau. Uncertain demarcations are a peculiar factor of the Kraichgau in another regard as well. On the gentle slopes of the region’s hills, viticulture competes with vegetables and other field crops. In many places, a traditionally mixed agriculture persists today. However, the Kraichgau is struggling to find its own winegrowing identity: it almost seems as if the influence of the neighboring Pfalz and Württemberg regions does not permit the Kraichgau its independence. A culinary specialty of the Kraichgau is Schwartenmagen (head cheese or brawn), a close relative of Saumagen, a delicacy in the Pfalz. The dominant grape varieties in the Kraichgau, however, are the classic offerings of Württemberg. Only the village of Bruchsal, with its famous asparagus, offers a uniquely independent fusion of food and wine: wines from the white Burgundy varieties go especially well with the delicate yet spicy asparagus. Grauburgunder and Weissburgunder are at home in the Kraichgau, and even the rare Auxerrois has found a niche here, accounting for about 2.2 percent of total plantings. To put this in perspective, the buttery but always delicate Auxerrois occupies only 0.1 percent of total plantings in Germany. The diversity of grape varieties in the Kraichgau may have something to do with the ubiquitous loess soils, which are suitable for a wide range of plantings. Loess was carried by winds from the west along the Rhine plain, through the pass between the Odenwald and Schwarzwald forests. In many places it runs four, five, or even seven meters deep. This is a particularly calciferous loess. As a result, the western part of the Michelfeld Himmelberg vineyard features several Loesskindel, small limestone formations that have hardened between the layers of loess. In the north Kraichgau, which seamlessly blends into the Bergstrasse, the Triassic-period soils, including colored sandstone and Keuper, are similar to those along the Bergstrasse.

Grauburgunder (Ruländer), a Baden specialty.

Over the past several years, the vintners of the Kraichgau have noticed a distinct change in the climate. Annual precipitation has decreased to about 500 millimeters per annum. Partly in response to this change, plantings of red grape varieties have increased.

Ortenau The Ortenau vineyards lie in a valley, extending from the Rhine plain to the Schwarzwald (Black Forest). As a rule, these are very favorable sites. Most of the transverse valleys are lined with steep slopes that face southward, wave-like in appearance because of the basins and calderas. The daylong sun irradiates these slopes, and the warm air blowing from the Rhine creates a warm ground climate. The cool fall winds from the Schwarzwald drop the temperature at night. There could hardly be better climatic conditions for the development of complex flavors.

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Beginning in the south, the first transverse valley is that of the Kinzig River. Around the city of Offenburg, the vineyards of Zell are similarly oriented, while to the north lies the Durbach valley and the famous eponymous wine village. Running almost parallel are the valleys of Kappelrodeck (with a branch leading toward Waldulm) and Sasbachwalden. Around Baden-Baden are found the vineyards of the Bühlertal, the Eisental, and finally of Neuweier. Here the geography changes: the best vineyards of the so-called Baden-Baden vineland are characterized not by a valley but by a semicircle formed around the former Iberg volcano (see maps on pp. 166/167).

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The great natural advantages of the Ortenau are offset by a socioeconomic handicap: for most vintners in the area, winegrowing is a second job. The challenge of cultivating steep vineyards is made all the more difficult by the planting of two finicky grapes, Riesling and Spätburgunder. To complicate matters further, most part-time vintners belong to winegrowing cooperatives, which have a hard time maximizing the potential of the region. Many of their Riesling wines are thin and not indicative of the region’s potential. In their Spätburgunder wines, too, most cooperatives seek a light, elegant style. This choice is appropriate for the growing conditions. However, instead of bringing forth the subtle mineral fruit of the granite soils, the cooperatives often aim for the candied flavors offered by advanced winemaking techniques. Most of the cooperatives’ Spätburgunder is made by the process of mash heating. These policies yield wines that are sold mainly in supermarkets, an approach that offers only fleeting success. The goal of achieving both prestige and moderate wine prices

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is misguided. Several Ortenau cooperatives bring in only about six thousand euros per hectare for their members. Roughly speaking, vintners make only about sixty cents of net profit on each bottle—far too little to reward the difficult work of cultivating steep slopes. It is a vicious circle: flatter vineyards have become more attractive because of the lower operating costs, but these yield an even lowerquality wine. In the coming years, many of the old growers who devoted themselves to cultivating the slopes will retire. Another Ortenau curiosity is its unusual use of “origintype” brands. This leads to the exclusion of many excellent vineyard sites from wine labels. For example, who has heard of the Altschweier Sternenberg or the Bühlertäler Engelsfelsen? The grapes from these steep sites are mixed with the grapes from countless weaker sites to produce the betterknown wine brand Affentaler. Similar brand designations have even managed to qualify as single vineyards under the wine law of 1971. One well-known “single” vineyard—150 hectares in size—has carried the name Hex vom Dasenstein. SOILS and VIneYaRdS

The soils of the Ortenau are perfect for viticulture. The prevailing rock is granite from the first mountain formations of the Schwarzwald. Most of the vineyard soils consist of granite in various weathered forms. The typical vineyard, with highly weathered granite, gives wines a mineral component. Moreover, granite soils offer the advantage of good drainage, highly welcome in the relatively wet Ortenau. For the same reason, however, weathered granite can place vines under stress during times of drought. Other soils in the region include sandy fine soils and occasionally loess and loess-loam composites. The vineyards around the Yburg castle ruins in the Baden-Baden vineland are different, characterized by stones and soils created by the nearby extinct volcano. The church in Neuweier is built from strong, quartz-containing porphyry, offering visible proof that this rock type occurs in the vineyards. The Ortenau is the link between Germany’s classic Riesling regions and the independent wine world of southern Baden. It has several distinctive wine traditions. In the southern Ortenau, for example, Riesling bears the name Klingelberger, from a plot beneath the Staufenberg castle

Heidelberg Herrenberg: a tapestry of slopes with varied inclines.

where the grape was first planted in the region. Traminer, a longstanding specialty of Durbach, is known here as Clevner. The north of the Ortenau proclaims its independence by bottle shape: Neuweier and the other villages of the Baden-Baden vineland have the right to sell their wines in Bocksbeutel bottles, the distinctive flat and wide bottle shape whose use is otherwise only permitted in Franconia. A Franconian noble family once owned vineyards here, and this former customary right has been preserved.

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conditions—and in times of climate change, such claims stand on shaky ground anyway—in many places the highquality soils make up for the deficiency. The urban area around Freiburg is unique. In the city’s outlying district of Lehen, a vein of Jurassic limestone is exposed, which is home to the Bergle vineyard. Similar limestone soils are found near Malterdingen and Hecklingen: in places the soil seems downright Burgundian. SOILS and VIneYaRdS

The Breisgau consists of all vineyards between Freiburg’s northern limits (the Freiburg wines south of the Dreisam River belong to the Markgräflerland) and the town of Lahr (see map on page 171). Here, along the Rhine plain, loess is the predominant soil type. One can recognize its presence on the large curved terraces that structure the landscape. Additional vineyards are situated in the Glotter valley. They lead directly into the Schwarzwald, reaching an elevation of 450 meters. In yet another damp but wind-sheltered climate, these vines grow on primitive stone soils, especially weathered gneiss. The warmth on the steep slopes fully ripens Riesling and Spätburgunder. The altitude ensures, however, that the wines are not too heavy. Particularly elegant is the Spätburgunder Weissherbst, a wine that pairs excellently with the local specialty of Black Forest ham. The locals also like to take a fruit brandy at midday or with an evening coffee break, such as a cherry brandy (Kirschwasser) or even the rare distillate of Zibarte (a small wild plum).

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The deeper regions of the Breisgau have remained without a viticultural identity. In the 1960s and 1970s, extensive vineyard consolidation took place. As in other places, this included many changes that no longer seem sensible today. For example, the vineyard Lahr Kronenbühl was stitched together from a number of smaller sites that had little in common. Today, the vineyard extends over 220 hectares. In a region where very good sites are rare, the 1971 wine law had to blur over many contradictions. In Schmieheim, for example, the name Kalkofen disappeared from wine labels. Today these parcels belong to the Schmieheim Kirchberg vineyard, whose name does not correspond to its origin: the historic Kirchberg vineyard was long ago given over to a development of single-family homes. A similar fate threatened the two potentially best vineyards in the Breisgau, the steep Hecklingen Schlossberg and Hecklingen Kapellenberg. The spectacular slopes, with inclines of almost 80 percent, were as good as given up for years, but today sixty hectares of terraced loess vineyards on top of a flat plateau are permitted to use the Hecklingen Schlossberg name. And the castle ruins of Lichteneck, on whose cliffs the actual Schlossberg vines grow, lends its name to another 1,000 hectares of an expansive Grosslage. Fortunately the steep parcels have been newly replanted. It would be appropriate for the parcel names to be returned to their original use.

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Kaiserstuhl Wines from the Kaiserstuhl are widely considered exemplary of Baden’s wine culture. The extinct volcano gives the impression of a unique, remote world. The villages at its center, only ten kilometers from the city of Freiburg, feel removed from civilization. Wild orchids bloom along the roadside, there is no mobile phone coverage, and narrow alleys and paths twist through rolling vineyards and terraced rows of vines. In this low mountain range—the Totenkopf (Death’s Head) is only 557 meters high—flora and fauna abound. And the most powerful element of all the natural bounty here is viticulture (see map on page 170).

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The volcanic Kaiserstuhl acquired its present form about 16 to 19 million years ago. The central Kaiserstuhl originated

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However, with bottle age, the wines from volcanic soils exhibit greater charm. They are often strong in their youth, even paradoxically cool, but after two or three years in bottle they reveal aromatic complexity and their true depth. In the best volcanic vineyards, the wines develop exceptionally aromatic components, reminding the drinker of damp stone and even ash.

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The best volcanic vineyards are found in the west and especially in the southwest of the Kaiserstuhl. The Ihringen Winklerberg, with its meter-high vineyard walls, is the emblematic vineyard of the Kaiserstuhl. Unfortunately, other Kaiserstuhl phenomena are also evident here: the decline of the vintner (and policy dominated by viticultural cooperatives) and the dubious use of vineyard names.

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During the discussion of the 1971 wine-law reform, it was decided that volcanic and loess vineyards should remain distinct. In the village of Oberrotweil, for example, the Käsleberg, a vineyard predominantly of loess, was appended to the other loess vineyards. The superior volcanic Henkenberg vineyard lent its name to all volcanic parcels in the village, though it was certainly not an ideal type. The single-vineyard names Eichberg and Kirchberg still designate first-class volcanic sites. Similarly, in Burkheim, the Feuerberg vineyard consists mainly of weathered volcanic rock, whereas the Schlossgarten is predominantly loess. But the distinction was not satisfactorily made. The original Winklerberg, with its forty hectares of steep volcanic soils, could count among the most privileged vineyards in all of Germany. However, today the Winklerberg contains 117 hectares, including loess and other flat parcels. The paradox of the Ihringen classification is underscored when we consider that the historic Fohrenberg site—a vineyard of loess soil that gave its name to a site of almost 350 hectares—is today a part of the Winklerberg. Rippling waves of vines around the villages: the central parts of the Durbach Plauelrain earn the “exceptional” designation.

The initiative to improve and consolidate vineyards (Flurbereinigung) in the spirit of the new wine law led to other blunders as well. In the 1960s and 1970s, 1,500 hectares of unnatural landscape structures were created. The understandable desires to counteract erosion and simplify vineyard work were taken to excess: in many places, small, historically developed formations were torn apart and bulldozed into large terraces. Only later did growers recognize that although these changes simplified cultivation, they also transformed the landscape and microclimate. Today, vintners struggle against stagnant moisture, cold air pockets, and the collapse of terrace banks after heavy rains. The survival of viticulture in the Kaiserstuhl has come at the price of losing terroirs that once lent a unique fascination to the region’s wines.

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Area: 1,627 hectares Grape Varieties: Spätburgunder (43%), Müller-Thurgau (23%), Grauburgunder (11%), Weissburgunder (8%), Riesling (2%) Specialty: Spätburgunder from lime soils; nervy, aromatic wines from the Glottertal valley. Predominant Soil Types: Loess, shell limestone, gneiss Average Annual Precipitation: 809 mm (Lahr)

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Grape Varieties: Spätburgunder (39%), Müller-Thurgau (21%), Grauburgunder (19%), Weissburgunder (10%), Silvaner (3%) Specialty: Grauburgunder in an opulent style, yellow-gold, sometimes lightly infected by botrytis with a breath of residual sugar (Ruländerstyle); barrique-fermented Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder wines; fruity-mineral Spätburgunder. The floral, mineral Silvaner for which Ihringen was once known is no longer produced.

St. St.Landolin Landolin Pilgrimage Pilgrimage Church Church

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Area: 1,040 hectares Grape Varieties: Spätburgunder (58%), Müller-Thurgau (20%), Weissburgunder (8%), Grauburgunder (7%), Regent (2%)

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Predominant Soil Types: Loess, limestone Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Underripeness, fungal infections

Specialty: Serious, prototypical wines, frequently made organically

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Area: 3,056 hectares Grape Varieties: Gutedel (33%), Spätburgunder (29%), Müller-Thurgau (11%), Weissburgunder (7%), Grauburgunder (4%), Regent (4%)

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Specialty: Gutedel as a jug wine, from good soils with mineral undertones. Burgundy varietal wines remain comparably lean. Predominant Soil Types: Loam, loess, limestone in some areas Average Annual Precipitation: 748 mm (Efringen-Kirchen), 1006 mm (Mülheim)

Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 52 mm (Efringen-Kirchen), 70 mm (Mülheim) Average Annual Temperature: 9.7 degrees C (Mülheim) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,501 (Bad Krozingen), 1,563 (Mülheim) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service) Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Dampness (especially in water-retaining soils), fungal infections, underripeness of the grapes

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Consolidation brought such monstrous and inconsistent vineyard designations as the Oberbergen Bassgeige (240 hectares) and the Endingen Engelsberg (307 hectares). The stronger parcels of the Oberbergen Bassgeige still lend the vineyard enough prestige for serious vintners to prefer it to the Endingen Engelsberg, whose name is disappearing from bottle labels. There are first-class parcels of volcanic soils here, only somewhat rarer than in the southwest of the Kaiserstuhl. The best vintners must exercise vigilance to prevent their wines from being indiscriminately blended with a mass of inferior wines and sold under the same name. They hope once again to be permitted to use the former names of the parcels from which the best wines come (such as Schönenberg, Türle, and Summberg). Despite the unfavorable changes of the past thirty years, the Kaiserstuhl remains a very privileged wine region. Its climate is perfect for Burgundian varieties. The favorable climate is evidenced by cacti that grow in Ihringen Winklerberg, palms in Oberrotweil Kirchberg, and the fig trees that many vintners gleefully cultivate on the edges of their vineyards. In the summer, a warm southerly wind blasts in from Burgundy: the sun burns hot and warms the volcanic soil, often to temperatures as high as 70 degrees C. It is never too humid, and the chances of fine autumn weather are usually good. In addition, the best estates and even several cooperatives have been farsighted enough to develop stylistically convincing identities for

Not too long ago, the Kaiserstuhl and the Tuniberg formed a single viticultural region (see map on page 170). But they are not geologically linked: the small mountain southeast of the Kaiserstuhl is not of volcanic origin. Its geologic substratum consists of limestone from the Jurassic Dogger epoch. Near Merdingen in the northwest of Tuniberg, lime was once mined. Most vineyards of the Tuniberg, however, are covered with loess as thick as in the Kaiserstuhl. Tuniberg is independent in other ways, too. Four winegrowing communities on the Hausberg mountain on the eastern flank of Freiburg are together incorporated as part of the city. The vintners are not part of any cooperative, and their products have a great influence on the local market. The density of organic growers here rivals that of anywhere else in Baden. Many vintner families operate a Gutsausschank (wine garden) in the summer. Accompanied by the simple and substantial food and a view of the vineyards, the wine is savored by thirsty vacationers and urban weekenders. The wines of Tuniberg are rarely exceptional, but they have a friendly, everyday quality. As in the Kaiserstuhl, the best of them come from the Burgundy grapes. The somewhat higher precipitation and the less sunny climate also yield a quaffable Müller-Thurgau.

The old Markgrafschaft stretches between Freiburg and Basel (see maps on pages 172/173 and 175). In 1503, the region came under the rule of the margrave (Markgraf) of Baden. The margrave Karl-Friedrich proved particularly beneficial to his subjects: he abolished hereditary peonage

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in 1783 and also decreed the cultivation of Gutedel, the grape variety that still underpins the viticultural identity of the region today. The Markgräflerland is rich in culinary pleasures. France is just across the Rhine bridge at Neuenberg. In addition, its famous thermal spas make the Markgräflerland an attractive destination for relaxation.

white Burgundian wines. Gutedel makes for distinctive and noteworthy wines, especially from good producers. This grape poses a particular challenge to winemakers, as a mediocre Gutedel is a rather banal wine. The finesse of the best examples often goes unnoticed by casual drinkers. Yet there is phenomenal Gutedel in the Markgräflerland, principally from vines grown in limestone soils, which lend ordinary wines a superb minerality.

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The region’s reputation is restrained. The northern Markgräflerland has a cool and damp climate compared to the rest of Baden. The Schwarzwald, visible to the east, cools the region and impedes the movement of humid air masses. Moreover, first-class vineyards are rare. The typical vineyard soil of the Markgräflerland is loamy. It is often covered by loess, sometimes with lime marl in the subsoil. Around Istein, with its lime works, the Jurassic limestone in some vineyards can make particularly minerally wines. Ambitious vintners in the Markgräflerland today compensate with hard work and sophistication for the natural deficits of the region. In doing so, they produce meaty, firm Spätburgunder wines, and elegant, linear

Bodensee (Lake Constance) Germany’s southernmost wine region inevitably evokes summer-vacation fantasies and visions of ice cream savored on the lake promenades of Meersburg and Hagnau. This region lies, however, in the foothills of the Alps. The shores of the Bodensee lie at an elevation of 396 meters, and the vineyards rise to 560 meters. Only the warmth provided by the lake makes viticulture possible at these altitudes (see maps on pages 180/181). HISTORY

The Bodensee is an age-old wineland. On the island of Reichenau, viticulture probably came with the founding of the first monastery; excavated grape pips date back to the eighth century. Allegedly, Charles the Fat, a greatgrandson of Charlemagne, brought Spätburgunder to Bodman in the year 884. At the close of the nineteenth century another grape began life in the Bodensee: the Müller-Thurgau. Its inventor, Hermann Müller, came from Tägerwilen in the nearby Swiss canton of Thurgau. He brought his research from the wine institute in Geisenheim back to Arenenberg on the Swiss side of the Untersee (an arm of the Bodensee). From there, the new grape was brought to the German side several years later on a fishing boat. It was not until after the Second World War that the MüllerThurgau grape gained real popularity, but today it proves again and again that it is the variety best suited to the climate of the Bodensee. Almost black: weathered volcanic soil in the vineyard Ihringen Winklerberg.

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Climate determines the borders of the Bodensee viticultural region. The wines here lack the weight of those from the Kaiserstuhl or the Pfalz. Yet they have other virtues: complex flavors accrue during the grapes’ slow ripening. The best wines are delicate without being weak, clear in their expression and without any obtrusiveness. The soils are almost all moraine deposits from the end of the Ice Age, which form loose soils well suited to viticulture.

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Area: 40.3 hectares Altitude: 180–290 meters Exposure: Original Mauerberg parcels face south-southwest by south, appended parcels predominantly southeast Steepness: Best parcels terraced, 50–80%, appended parcels 20–50% Soil: Rhyolite (quartz-porphyry) and basalt stone in subsoil, skeletal soil of weathered porphyry, deep fine soils of volcanic sands Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Neuweier, Gut Nägelsförst Characteristics: The namesake vineyard is only about five hectares in size. Wines from this plot are known as “Mauerwein” and also “Halde” or “Goldenes Loch.” The dry walls in this steep site retain warmth, and its soils have never been subjected to Flurbereinigung. The Goldenes Loch parcel forms a heat-retaining caldera with a south-southwesterly exposure. In the subsoil of the original Mauerberg are seams of upper carboniferous rock; coal was once mined not far from Neuweier.

The vineyards of the Hochrhein (high Rhine) also count among those of the Bodensee. It is actually a minor though sensible inaccuracy of this atlas that the Württemberg and Bavarian vineyards near the Bodensee are treated as part of this same area, which is mostly in Baden. In particular, the viticultural center of the Bavarian Bodensee, Nonnenhorn, deserves recognition.

in Baden Wine: Ripe fruit and floral tones, fullbodied on the palate, heavily extracted wines with lively acidity and mineral intensity. Excellent cellaring potential. Wines from the Goldenes Loch are broader, with distinctly ripe aromatics.

Kaiserstuhl Achkarren Schlossberg Page 170/D2

Area: 79.2 hectares Altitude: 190–320 meters Exposure: In an amphitheater facing west by southeast, mostly southerly; sections on the Böhmischberg face west. Steepness: 20–80% Soil: Dark, weathered volcanic soils, skeletal, artificially enriched with loess Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder, Riesling Most Important Producers: Dr. Heger, Schwarzer Adler, WG Achkarren, Michel, Engist, Probst Characteristics: All four amphitheaters that make up the Schlossberg (Böhmischberg, Büchsenberg, Schlossberg, and Schneckenberg) are true furnaces. On several slopes, the soil is so meager that vine stakes must be set in concrete. On the flat, dry soils, irrigation is necessary. Wine: Grauburgunders are especially delicate, rich, and supple, with honey flavor. Spätburgunder has power and inner tension, with good cellaring potential.

Oberrotweil Eichberg Page 170/C2

Area: 19.8 hectares Altitude: 210–270 meters Exposure: Predominantly south; west and east at cone. Steepness: 10–50% Soil: Heavily weathered black-brown volcanic soil, ash tuff, basalt, light loess Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder, Muskateller Most Important Producers: von Gleichenstein, Salwey, Stigler, Schwarzer Adler Characteristics: The site was once planted with oak trees (Eichen). First vine plantings in 1820. Wine: White wines with fullness and body with balanced minerality. Fruity Spätburgunder with distinct mineral impressions (damp rock, ash), cellarable in spite of restrained tannins.

Oberrotweil Kirchberg Page 170/C2

Area: 3.3 hectares Altitude: 200–260 meters Exposure: Mostly south, in a terraced parcel southeast and southwest Steepness: 10–30%

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Soil: Very stony, weathered volcanic soil with light loess and lime inclusions Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Weissburgunder, Muskateller Most Important Producers: Salwey, Schwarzer Adler Characteristics: Protected from wind by a forest to the north. The stones are mostly carbonate, containing lapilli (walnut-size) and ignimbrite (melted) particles. Wine: White wines with depth and a mineral core. Spätburgunder wines have a mineral edge in their youth; often estateaged, full-bodied, need time to mature.

SUPERIOR VINEYARDS Kraichgau Michelfeld Himmelberg Page 164/a5

Area: 19 hectares Altitude: 160–240 meters Exposure: Southwest to (mostly) southsoutheast Steepness: 20–30% Soil: Deep loess with high lime content Most Important Grapes: Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder, Auxerrois Most Important Producers: Reichsgraf und Marquis zu Hoensbroech (sole owner) Characteristics: Loesskindel (limestone outcrop) in the western part of the vineyard. Relatively dry microclimate. The vineyard is interspersed by hedges and embankments that promote the dispersal of cold air. Wine: Slender white wines, fine and nervy, aromatic. Light Spätburgunders with mineral backgrounds and very good aging potential.

Summer furnaces of volcanic rock: the Einzellage Achkarren Schlossberg.

in Baden Ortenau Durbach Ölberg Page 168/C3

Area: 13.7 hectares Altitude: 220–260 meters Exposure: West by south Steepness: 40–80% Soil: Weathered granite Most Important Grapes: Gewürztraminer Most Important Producers: Heinrich Männle, WG Durbach Characteristics: To the west of Durbach Plauelrain, partly crossing into it. South parcels in lower part of western Plauelrain count as part of Ölberg. Wine: Aromatic, structured wines

Durbach Plauelrain Page 168/BC35

Area: 190.4 hectares Altitude: 200–320 meters

Exposure: Best parcels face south to southsoutheast, additional parcels east by westsouthwest Steepness: Best parcels 40–85%, additional parcels 20– 60% Soil: Highly skeletal. Weathered granite with sandy fine soil. Very shallow in parts: rock detectable at 40 cm depth. Islands of solid rock in middle of vineyard. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Traminer, Scheurebe Most Important Producers: Andreas Laible, Heinrich Männle, WG Durbach Characteristics: The historic Plauelrain (before consolidation in 1971) consisted of seventeen hectares. Because of its steepness as well as its warmth-retaining microclimate, the historic site on the northwest border of Durbach is considered a caldera. This section is undoubtedly worthy of the “exceptional” designation, but the Plauelrain is classified here only as “superior” because wines from many surrounding

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Framed by pure limestone: the Einzellage Istein Kirchberg in the southern Markgräflerland.

sites can carry the same name. Among them are some very good parcels but also several weak parcels: for example, those with a direct easterly or westerly exposure. Just how far the Plauelrain site was extended because of the 1971 law can be measured by the fact that one vineyard (with a southwesterly exposure, encircled by forest, slightly inclined) in the neighboring village of Wiedergrün is counted as part of the Durbach Plauelrain. Wine: Fruit toned, powerful, yet seldom big wines with a concentrated mineral core

Durbach Schloss Grohl Page 168/C4

Area: 5 hectares Altitude: 220–250 meters Exposure: South by southwest, small parcel southeast Steepness: 30– 60% Soil: Weathered granite, medium-high skeletal proportion, sandy fine soil Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc Most Important Producers: Graf Wolff Metternich (sole owner) Characteristics: The core of Schloss Grohl lies in the eastern part of the historical Plauelrain site and shares the characteristics of this vineyard. A small parcel within

the Kochberg vineyard also counts as part of Schloss Grohl. Wine: Clearly structured, aromatic, harmonized mineral background

Durbach Schlossberg/ Schloss Staufenberg Page 168/BC4

Area: 33.5 hectares Altitude: 230–370 meters Exposure: Southeast by west-northwest Steepness: 15–80% Soil: Weathered granite, parts with porphyry and gneiss, loess

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay Most Important Producers: Markgraf von Baden (sole owner Schloss Staufenberg), Graf Wolff-Metternich Characteristics: Considered as one vineyard in the vineyard register. The Schloss Staufenberg designation can be used only for wines from parcels owned by Markgrafen von Baden. These are located in the higher parts of the vineyard, with a southwesterly to southeasterly exposure. The historical Klingelberg parcels, as well as western parts in the lower section (WolffMetternich), are terraced. Lower slopes lie in a caldera. Wine: Ripe-fruit Rieslings that combine structure and meatiness, clear minerality. Juicy Spätburgunders with moderate tannins that combine strength and elegance.

Lauf Gut Alsenhof Page 166/C4

Area: 3.9 hectares Altitude: 220–270 meters Exposure: Southwest to south Steepness: 40– 60% Soil: Weathered granite and colored sandstone Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Jacob Duijn (sole owner) Characteristics: Sheltered by a forest from north winds Wine: Middle-weight Spätburgunder wines with a certain strength, becoming multilayered and minerally with bottle age

Neuweier Schlossberg Page 167/C5

Area: 2.8 hectares Altitude: 180–220 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 40– 60% Soil: Weathered porphyry Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Schloss Neuweier (sole owner)

in Baden Characteristics: The terraced site rises immediately behind the Neuweier castle. It borders the best parcels of the Neuweier Mauerberg and shares many of its advantages. Wine: Fruity Riesling, transparent in structure, really subtle yet with clear definition

Waldulm Pfarrberg Page 166/d4

Area: 93.7 hectares Altitude: 250–400 meters Exposure: Alternating east and west, some direct south-facing slopes Steepness: 20– 60% Soil: Weathered granite, very skeletal soil Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Gasthof Rebstock Waldulm, WG Waldulm Characteristics: Highly skeletal soil retains warmth; the well-sheltered site and the forested upper slopes provide ideal climate control. Wine: Fruity, silky red wines, known for aromatic complexity

Kaiserstuhl Blankenhornsberg Doktorgarten Page 170/d2

Area: 24.5 hectares Altitude: 210–300 meters Exposure: Predominantly west and east, turning from west to south-southeast Steepness: 10– 60% Soil: Weathered volcanic rock, loess-loam, silty, calciferous masses (relocated loess material) Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Weissburgunder Most Important Producers: Staatsweingut Blankenhornsberg (sole owner) Characteristics: Experimental and instructional winery Wine: Fruity wines, mostly middle-weight in body and extract

Burkheim Feuerberg Page 170/B2

Area: 82.9 hectares Altitude: 200–240 meters Exposure: Southwest to south on slope, flat parcels west-facing Steepness: 0–45% Soil: Dark weathered volcanic soil, loess on footslope Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder Most Important Producers: Bercher Characteristics: The site contains a relatively large flat area. Wines from these parcels should be avoided. The sloped parcels are clearly superior. Wine: Spicy, salty white wines. Structured Spätburgunders, full-bodied, creamy, sometimes with very ripe aromatics.

Ihringen Winklerberg Page 170/d2

Area: 117.1 hectares Altitude: 190–295 meters Exposure: West-northwest to southeast, sloped terraces predominantly southwest Steepness: 0–80% Soil: Weathered volcanic rock in original Winklerberg, shallow soil on steep parcels; the southernmost cone has particularly fragile weathered rock with inclusions of silicate minerals. Loess on the high plateau (the historic Fohrenberg site); silty flood sediments in the western, flat parcels. Most Important Grapes: Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder, Spätburgunder, Silvaner, Riesling, Muskateller Most Important Producers: Dr. Heger, Stigler, Konstanzer, Gebrüder Müller, Pix Characteristics: The warmest site in Germany. The historic Winklerberg is considered exceptional because of its soil. The expansion of the site into loess and flat areas warrants a slightly lower ranking. Wine: Minerally white wines, always balanced, firm, with aromatic complexity developing over time. Spätburgunders are typically marked by tannin with a juicy background and mineral tone.

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of shallow soils: the dense lime layers in the subsoil hold water well. Wine: Rich, lithe, although not broad Gutedels, precise lime minerality. Spätburgunders with intense spice and herbaceous notes, full-bodied.

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Jechtingen Eichert Page 170/B2

Area: 53.2 hectares Altitude: 180–260 meters Exposure: South-southwest on slopes, west in the flatter parts Steepness: 5–30% Soil: Shallow, moderate amount of weathered volcanic soil of a crumbly consistency, red nuances Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder Most Important Producers: Bercher, WG Jechtingen, Helde Characteristics: An undulation running across the vineyard creates a shallow basin. The Rhine is only one kilometer from this northwestern part of the Kaiserstuhl. Wine: Minerally wines, very typical of weathered volcanic soil. Seldom exuberant

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Area: 104.2 hectares Altitude: Mainly 180–225 meters, up to 280 meters on the Steingrubenberg and Büchsenberg Exposure: West to east Steepness: 0–35% Soil: Weathered volcanic soil, loam and loess-loam, in parts very skeletal, not uniform Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder Most Important Producers: Salwey, von Gleichenstein, Bercher-Schmidt Characteristics: Heterogeneous site, marked by diverse volcanic soils in the slopes (and several flat areas) around the town of Oberrotweil. Several parcels are worthy of the “exceptional” designation. The top of the Kirchberg (a part of the Henkenberg site) as well as the Steingrubenberg are forested (offering water balance and wind protection). The high southeasterly part of the Büchsenberg (the main part of which belongs to Achkarren Schlossberg) is also part of the Henkenberg. Artillery shells can be found in several areas of the Henkenberg. The historical part was once used to carry out executions. Wine: Fruit-toned wines, more sinewy than fat, piquant, average cellar life

Istein Kirchberg Page 175/Cd2

Area: 36.7 hectares Altitude: 260–360 meters Exposure: Southwest by south Steepness: 10–40% Soil: Jurassic limestone, rendzina, mostly shallow Most Important Grapes: Gutedel, Weissburgunder, Riesling, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Schlossgut Istein Characteristics: Similar to EfringenKirchen Oelberg (see above) Wine: Extract, meaty, precise lime minerality; generally slender white wines. Spätburgunder wines with peppery notes, succulent, can age well.

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Bodensee Meersburg Rieschen Page 180/d6

Area: 3.7 hectares Altitude: 401–430 meters Exposure: Southwest by south-southwest Steepness: 30–70% Soil: Terminal moraine brash over freshwater molasse, skeletal Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Grauburgunder, Traminer Most Important Producers: Staatsweingut Meersburg (sole owner) Characteristics: Steep site above the port of Meersburg. Ideal microclimate because of light and warmth reflected from lake as well as the warmth-retaining function of the historical buildings (a riding stable) on top of the vineyard. Wine: Riesling with elegant sweet-sour interplay in good vintages; opulent Grauburgunder (Rülander type) with robustness due to the effects of the lake; spicy and rich Traminer wines.

Markgräflerland Efringen-Kirchen Oelberg Page 175/d2

Area: 34.5 hectares Altitude: 250–320 meters Exposure: South-southeast, east-southeast to southwest in a basin Steepness: 0–50% Soil: Jurassic limestone, rendzina, mostly shallow Most Important Grapes: Gutedel, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Ziereisen Characteristics: Located next to a limestone quarry. Good water balance in spite

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GOOD VINEYARDS Badische Bergstrasse Heidelberg Dachsbuckel, Page 162/F2 7.5 hectares, south, 15–35%, colored sandstone Heidelberg Herrenberg / Leimen Herrenberg, Page 162/F2 45.9 hectares, west to southwest, 10–30%, predominantly shell limestone, colored sandstone in some parts, loess loam Heidelberg Sonnenseite ob der Bruck, Page 162/E2

1.4 hectares, south, 30– 60%, weathered granite

Kraichgau Malsch Rotsieg, Page 164/A4 6.7 hectares, southwest by south, 10–20%, Stubensandstein (a type of Keuper soil), saliferous marl, gravel, loess Sulzfeld Burg Ravensburger Dicker Franz, Page 165/B34

4.6 hectares, 10–40%, two separate parcels: southeast, west-southwest, saliferous gypsum marl, relatively deep, no Flurbereinigung Sulzfeld Burg Ravensburger Husarenkappe, Page 165/B3 3.5 hectares, 10–25%, southwest by south, saliferous gypsum marl, marl, shallow, no Flurbereinigung Sulzfeld Burg Ravensburger Löchle, Page 165/B4

7.8 hectares, south, 15–30%, saliferous gypsum marl, limestone, argillaceous rock, shallow, basin site, no Flurbereinigung

Altschweier Sternenberg, Page 167/D45 70.3 hectares, west by southwest, 30–75%, weathered granite, shallow, several excellent parcels Berghaupten Schützenberg, Page 166/G2 6.3 hectares, southeast by south, 10–50%, weathered gneiss and primary gneiss Bühlertal Engelsfelsen, Page 167/DE5 45.4 hectares, west to predominantly southeast, 10– 60%, weathered granite with decomposed granite, soil similar to Beaujolais cru sites; large day/night temperature fluctuations, several excellent parcels. Diersburg Schlossberg, Page 166/G2 3.8 hectares, southeast to southwest, 20– 60%, weathered granite and gneiss, skeletal, caldera Durbach Kapellenberg, Page 168/C4 6.8 hectares, west by southwest, 30–45%, weathered granite Durbach Kochberg, Page 168/BD34 129.7 hectares, west-northwest by eastnortheast, 20– 60%, weathered granite Durbach Steinberg, Page 168/C4 7.8 hectares, west-northwest by south-southwest, 20– 60%, weathered granite Fessenbach/Ortenberg Franzensberger, Page 168/E3

1.6 hectares, west by southwest, 20–40%, weathered granite Ortenberg Schlossberg, Page 168/E2 8.3 hectares, west by southeast, 10– 65%, weathered granite, shallow, sandy Umweg Stich den Buben, Page 167/BC45 81.9 hectares, south-southeast by west, 0–50%, weathered porphyry and granite, deep loamy sand soil of volcanic origin; area within original boundary (caldera, Weingut Nägelsförst) was worthy of classification before being grossly expanded. Varnhalt Klosterbergfelsen, Page 167/BC5 15.4 hectares, south by west-northwest, 0–45%, crystalline volcanic tuff, sand Zell-Weierbach Abtsberg, Page 168/CD23 83 hectares, southeast by west-northwest, 20–40%, loam-loess and weathered granite Zell-Weierbach Neugesetz, Page 168/D3 2.9 hectares, south by west, 30–50%, weathered granite over granite rock

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Breisgau Bombach Sommerhalde, Page 171/ e2 36.2 hectares, southwest by south-southeast, 10–30%, shell limestone, clayey, ferrous, loess Freiburg Schlossberg, Page 173/a2 4.6 hectares, south, 20–70%, weathered gneiss, cool evening autumn winds from the Höllental valley, best parts worthy of classification Glottertal Eichberg, Page 171/G34 42.9 hectares, southwest by south-southeast, 20–75%, weathered gneiss, best parcels worthy of classification Glottertal Roter Bur, Page 171/ G4 9.7 hectares, south-southwest by south, 50– 60%, weathered gneiss, classificationworthy site. Only one recommended producer (Weingut Disch). Hecklingen Schlossberg, Page 171/ e12 67.5 hectares, west by southeast, 0–80%, shell limestone, skeletal, loess-loam, partly terraced; steep part (approximately 6 hectares) worthy of classification (Weingut Huber, Malterdingen). Köndringen/Mundingen Alte Burg, Page 171/ eF2

165.9 hectares, north-northwest by northnortheast, but predominantly southerly exposure, 10–40%, weathered shell limestone, calciferous loess loam, partly sandy, partly terraced Lahr/Friesenheim/Oberschopfheim Kronenbühl, Page 171/aB23 226 hectares, east, south, west, 10–30%, loess loam, terraced in parts Lahr Herrentisch, Page 171/a12 5.5 hectares, south by west, 10–20%, loess loam, terraced in parts Lehen Bergle, Page 171/ G2 8.8 hectares, south, 10–25%, Jurassic limestone, loess loam Malterdingen Bienenberg, Page 171/ e12 120.6 hectares, southeast by southwest, 10–50%, shell limestone, partly reddish, loess loam and loess, mostly terraced, best parcels worthy of classification

in Baden Schmieheim Kirchberg, Page 171/ C2 41.6 hectares, southwest by southeast, 0–30%, loess-loam, yellow limestone; best section is Kalkofen (Weingut Schwörer)

Kaiserstuhl Bischoffingen Steinbruck, Page 170/C2 16.2 hectares, predominantly southwest, undulating southeast, 10–50%, parts rocky, shallow weathered volcanic soil, loess in some terraced areas Burkheim Schlossgarten, Page 170/BC2 57.7 hectares, west by east, partly terraced, 0–35%, loess Oberbergen Bassgeige, Page 170/BC34 239.1 hectares, mostly south by southwest, several terraces facing east, west, northwest, 0–70%. A heterogeneous site in every way: loess (including on the giant terraces), weathered volcanic soil in parts. Igneous rock (similar to the Schelingen Kirchberg vineyard) partly carbonatite, partly tephrit lava (as in the western Kaiserstuhl); best parcels exceptional, worst parcels barely suitable for viticulture. Oberbergen Pulverbuck, Page 170/C3 3.5 hectares, southwest by west, 20– 60%, mostly dense loess loam and loess Oberrotweil Käsleberg, Page 170/C23 298.5 hectares, various exposures from west to east, flatter parts also slightly northeast, 0–20%, loess (up to 30 meters deep) Sasbach Rote Halde, Page 170/aB2 53.1 hectares, northeast in terraces, northwest by northeast on the Lützelberg; on lower parcels mostly a southerly exposure, 10–40%; weathered volcanic soil, tuff, reddish pigmented, silicate-containing stones, loess, some parts superior. Schelingen Kirchberg, Page 170/BC34 49.6 hectares, northwest by east (volcanic parts mostly southeast), 20–50%, meager weathered volcanic soil, but not with lava origins as in the western Kaiserstuhl; igneous rock (essexite), overlaid with loess. South of the village are several pure loess parcels. The Kirchberg is predominantly terraced, and some parts have been recently improved. The Schelingen Kirchberg is the highest vineyard of the Kaiser-

stuhl (extending up to 390 meters); some parts are worthy of classification.

Tuniberg Munzingen Kapellenberg, Page 170/FG34 159.9 hectares, west by east, 0–50%, calciferous loess, limestone in parts, best known for the southerly slopes beneath the Ehrentrudis Chapel Niederrimsingen Rotgrund, Page 170/F3 78.3 hectares, west by southeast, 0–40%, heavily calciferous loess

Markgräflerland Badenweiler Römerberg, Page 172/F4 12.1 hectares, mostly south, turning west, 10–50%, calciferous loamy sand, elevated site (up to 370 meters) Ehrenstetten Oelberg, Page 172/C6 72.3 hectares, west by east, 10–50%, calciferous clayey loam, stony soil Mauchen Frauenberg, Page 175/a3 5.2 hectares, west-southwest by southsoutheast, 20–40%, loess loam, humus, lime Staufen Schlossberg, Page 172/d56 45.9 hectares, northwest by northeast, 0–40%, loess loam, partly skeletal; most favorable parcels in southern part under the castle ruins.

Bodensee Gailingen Schloss Rheinburg, not shown 7.6 hectares, south-southwest by south, 30– 45%, freshwater molasse, terminal moraine brash, alluvial sand Hohentwiel Olgaberg, not shown 6.9 hectares, southeast by southwest, 15– 65%, recently terraced, weathered volcanic soil, tuff, porphyry–volcanic rock, potentially worthy of classification Meersburg Bengel, Page 180/d6 12.7 hectares, southwest, 30– 60%, partly terraced, freshwater molasse, terminal moraine brash Meersburg Jungfernstieg, Page 180/d5 5.6 hectares, southwest, 20– 60%, freshwater molasse, terminal moraine brash

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region’s borders, their reputation is mixed. Observed from outside, Württemberg’s wine trade is paradoxical: the contradictions begin with the fact that Trollinger is grown in the best sites. The pale red wine from this grape was once a low-alcohol table wine for working people: between Stuttgart and Heilbronn, it was drunk from a mug as a second breakfast. If the yield of the abundant Trollinger could be kept in check, the traditional drink of Württemberg could exhibit its Bodagfährtle (terroir). A good Trollinger, fresh and light, has a certain charm. But most examples are thin and banal, and even a great vineyard cannot turn Trollinger into a complex, age-worthy wine.

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THE RIESLING PUZZLE

Württemberg presents another puzzle to the rest of the wine world: its Rieslings. Riesling is the white variety of the region; it accounts for over 18 percent of total plantings. Nevertheless, the identity of the region’s Rieslings remains unformed. Several vintners prefer to plant Riesling at the crests of the vineyard slopes, where the vines catch the wind, so that the grapes develop a fresh acidity, yielding “cool” flavors, and remain healthy into the autumn. In other places, Riesling is planted on slopes or in basins, where the growers point to the intense flavors and softness provided by ripe grapes. The wide diversity of growing conditions and winemaking styles has led to a dearth of market-worthy or even traditional Rieslings in Württemberg.

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specialties include Schwarzriesling (Pinot Meunier in Champagne), from which fruit-toned, simple, yet charming red wines can be cellared. Frühburgunder (Clevner) can be fruity and mild. New varieties and hybrids have been developed at the active viticultural institute in Weinsberg. Also popular is Dornfelder, an older innovation that is now ubiquitous in Germany. More recent developments at Weinsberg include crossings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Lemberger and of Lemberger and Dornfelder. Wines from these new varieties (for example, Cabernet Mitos, Cabernet Dorsa, and Acolon) are inky in color, soft and full on the palate, and suitable for cuvées of an approachable style. Whether the current enthusiasm can be maintained remains to be seen. Most of these varieties have only been permitted since between 1999 and 2002. The final paradox of Württemberg is perhaps the most detrimental: the best vineyards are frequently worked by the least professional growers, namely part-time vintners who supply their grapes to cooperatives. Most cooperatives are concerned only with quantity and do little to encourage quality. Defects in the harvest (including rot) can be ameliorated by the process of mash heating, which sharply reduces contact between the must and the grape skins. The ensuing wines are often pale in color, and their flavors frequently derive from the side effects of the fermentation process. Although Württemberg is ripe with (potential) grands crus, it tends to produce only modest wines. On the other hand, many of the region’s best wines come from small, efficiently cultivated parcels within an otherwise average vineyard.

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floral, downright graceful Rieslings. The Remstal is a region where grapes struggle to ripen in most years. In warm and dry years, however, it has all the advantages on its side; and these have become more frequent as a result of climate change over the past two decades. Such vintages also produce excellent red wines. The village of Korb has the potential to be a red-wine paradise. To the north and east of the village the vineyards are in steep-sided calderas facing the sun. Even the neighboring Kleinheppacher Berg offers highly favorable conditions. Yet the only wines on the market are from the Grosslage Korber Kopf, often jug wines that are not much in demand. There is a reason behind this: as of 1971, the best site in the village, the warmth-retaining Wanne, with a slope of up to 65 percent, was included as part of the Sommerhalde vineyard; but even this single-vineyard name is rarely used today.

Warmer conditions prevail in Esslingen and in the outlying areas of Stuttgart near the Neckar River. Two types of vineyards mark this region: steep, terraced vineyards on the undercut slopes of the Neckar, as in Esslingen (soils of Stubensandstein and root marl) and Bad Cannstatt (shell limestone); and those located farther away from the river at various elevations, profiting from the protection of the Stuttgart basin (Untertürkheim, Rotenberg, Fellbach). The terraced vineyards have the advantage that their earth has hardly ever been moved, as only limited Flurbereinigung has taken place here. However, the sites are difficult to cultivate, requiring up to 1,500 worker hours per hectare per year. In addition, the slopes are prone to drought. The receptive Stuttgart market provides the vintners with an opportunity to sell wines at a fair price. Nevertheless, state subsidies are being considered to provide additional motivation for the difficult work.

Württemberg Unterland This region contains the vineyards of the middle and lower Neckar valley as well as those along its tributaries (see maps on pages 190/191 and 192/193). Conditions in these vineyards can vary. Their inclusion in the Unterland subregion has less to do with geography than with the authority wielded by the state capital of Stuttgart and its administrative bureaucracy. In any case, the separate districts within the Unterland are similar to the extent that the terraced vineyards of the river bank consist of shell limestone, and the soils on the slopes farther from the river mostly consist of saliferous marl. Climate and local viticultural specialties vary. The climate of the Enztal valley, for example, is influenced by the nearby Schwarzwald (Black Forest). Viticulture is somewhat more extensive here than in the mild, wine-rich Zabergäu, where valleys of vines are cultivated at Stromberg and Heuchelberg. They are

The Einzellage Mundelsheim Käsberg: steep terraces nestled in a crescent along the Neckar River.

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Area: 11,515 hectares Grape Varieties: trollinger (22%), riesling (18%), Schwarzriesling (16%), Lemberger (13%), Spätburgunder (11%), Kerner (3%)

Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 51 mm (Weinsberg) Average Annual Temperature: 9.6 degrees C (Weinsberg)

Predominant Soil Types: Saliferous marl, shell limestone

Average Hours of Sunshine: 1,638 (Weinsberg)

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(Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: german Weather Service)

Average Annual Precipitation: 724 mm (Fellbach) Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 54 mm (Fellbach) Average Annual Temperature: 10.6 degrees C (Stuttgart Neckartal) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,685 (Stuttgart-Hohenheim)

Württemberg Unterland Average Annual Precipitation: 758 mm (Weinsberg)

Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Fungal infections, frost The Human Contribution to Terroir: terraced vineyards were created along the Neckar in previous centuries. extensive vineyard alterations (Flurbereinigung) took place in the 1960s and 1970s. massive amounts of soil were moved, pits filled in, and complete mountains reformed. Only a handful of sites still retain the original vineyard structure and soil composition.

home to some of Württemberg’s most productive wine communities: Nordheim, Brackenheim, and Bönnigheim. East of the Neckar, along its Murr, Bottwar, and Schozach tributaries, is a carpet of vineyards. Occasionally favorable microclimatic conditions allow for the production of excellent wines. In the Kleinbottwar Süssmund site, the right mix of warmth and wind, a mineral-rich soil, and the intelligent interpretation of these conditions by growers produces an exceptional vineyard. The Unterland subregion forms the main body of Württemberg viticulture, with the Neckar River as its backbone. Downriver from Stuttgart to the Hornburg fortress near Neckarzimmern (once the seat of the legendary knight Götz von Berlichingen) are steep and spectacular terraced vineyards. Perhaps the most favorably situated is the Mundelsheim Käsberg. Here, water-channeling layers inside the mountain offset dryness on the slopes. Several terraces are wide enough to accommodate only two rows of vines. In the summer, the south-facing vineyard is an oven because of its extensive walls.

In several places, conversions from the digging and excavating of the former Stuttgart rail system are planned. the heavy development and industrialization of greater Stuttgart has altered the climate of many vineyard sites. For example, in esslingen Schenkenberg (which lies within view of Daimler benz), winters are no longer cold enough to harvest frozen grapes for ice wine. Biggest Misconception: the wine reforms of 1971 forced the consolidation of vineyards of varying levels of quality. the village of Lauffen, for example, has about fifty hectares of impressive terraced slopes. the attached site of Katzenbeisser contains flat fields of about 570 hectares, an area more than ten times the size of the good parcels. Similar examples can be found all over Württemberg.

The greatest problem here (as in many locations along the Neckar) is selecting the right grape for the slope. Historically, much Trollinger was grown in the Käsberg, allowing that variety to benefit from the steep site. Trollinger, a native of Südtirol (South Tirol), requires ample warmth and light. Nevertheless, the thought of Trollinger growing in such a worthy site to produce what is at best a jug wine is rather dissatisfying. For Spätburgunder, except on some elevated and less steep parcels, the site is much too warm. Lemberger is an alternative, but the combination of shell limestone soil (which favors delicacy) with a hot microclimate (which promotes ripeness and high alcohol) is not ideal for this grape. The search for the best match of grape to vineyard continues: the Weingut des Herzogs von Württemberg (the Duke of Württemberg’s winery) has even tried the South Tirolean Lagrein variety. The city of Heilbronn, in spite of its growth, contains about 370 hectares of vineyards. During the 1971 reorganization, all of the city’s better vineyards were classified as part of the Wartberg site, while the lesser vineyards were

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allocated to the Stiftsberg site. Many parcels within this 325-hectare vineyard are sufficiently favorable for certain grapes that the VDP grants a Grosses Gewächs classification for their wines. East of Heilbronn, the Weinsberger Tal (Valley of Vineyards) is worthy of its name. The region is known not only for the viticultural school in Weinsberg but also for the cooperative in Grantschen. This vine-growing coop-

erative (in Württemberg, the term Weingartner is preferred to Winzer, or vintner) began to focus on quality by the end of the 1980s. Nevertheless, it markets even its best wines without any vineyard designation. The Hohenlohe forms the northeastern edge of the Württemberg Unterland. Here the climatic conditions are harsher: it is not far to the Mainhardt forest on the Hohenlohe plains.

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Other Subregions Northeast of Heilbronn, the Unterland subregion connects to the Kocher-Jagst-Tauber subregion. Along the Kocher and Jagst rivers, the shell limestone soils provide conditions similar to those found along the Tauber (described in a separate chapter; see page 198). Viticulture is widely practiced here. Still smaller and more distant outposts of viticulture are found in southern Württemberg. The Oberer Neckar (upper Neckar) subregion contains the scattered vineyards around Reutlingen (volcanic soils are found around Metz-

ingen) and Tübingen. Viticulture’s economic importance here is admittedly less than in previous centuries, when the Gogen (vintner) of Tübingen was known for his cantankerous disposition. The wit of the region lives on, but its wines are far less popular. Two small subregions exist on the shores of the Bodensee here: the Württembergischer Bodensee and the Bayerischer (Bavarian) Bodensee (inexplicably considered a part of Württemberg: see maps on pages 180/181).

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EXCEPTIONAL VINEYARDS Kleinbottwar Süssmund Page 191/E5 (no. 13)

Area: 4.9 hectares Altitude: 230–340 meters Exposure: South-southwest by southwest Steepness: 35– 60% Soil: Saliferous marl, colored marl; very rocky, especially in upper part. Shallower, clayey-loamy fine soil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling Most Important Producers: Weingut Graf Adelmann (sole owner) Characteristics: Well-aerated microclimate, ideal for ripe Riesling, slightly marked by botrytis. The site has been known since the late sixteenth century; by the nineteenth century its wines were in high demand. During the improvement of the Oberer Berg site, in which the Süssmund vineyard is embedded, the soils were only lightly amended. The original look and soil layers were retained. Wine: Extract-rich yet creamy, highly mineral Rieslings with good aging potential. The justification of the site’s name (Süssmund = sweet tooth), as relevant today as in previous centuries, is that the best Rieslings from here are made from extremely ripe grapes, and typically even the dry examples have discernible residual sugar.

Schwaigern Ruthe Page 191/C2 (no. 30)

Area: 5 hectares Altitude: 260–300 meters Exposure: South by south-southwest Steepness: 30– 60%, terraces in upper part of slope Soil: Saliferous gypsum marl, colored marl in upper part of slope, sandstone scree. Loamy fine soil. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Lemberger Most Important Producers: Weingut des Grafen Neipperg (sole owner)

in Württemberg Characteristics: The site contains the central, microclimatically favored part of the slope. The parcels at the foot of the slope belong to the neighboring Grafenberg site, not the Ruthe. The name Ruthe derives from the clearing (Rodung) of the site at the end of the fourteenth century. Wine: Mineral-driven Rieslings of fruit, notes of turpentine, balanced palate, elegant. Lembergers with layers of fruit, intense flavor, expressive, yet marked by their transparency and delicate structure.

SUPERIOR VINEYARDS Bad Cannstatt Zuckerle Page 186/C6

Area: 30.1 hectares Altitude: 190–300 meters Exposure: Southeast, southwest by westsouthwest Steepness: 10% on footslope, 50–70% on terraces; 30% in one 1.5-hectare parcel within the Zuckerberg site. Soil: Shell limestone and weathered shell limestone, shallow on slopes Most Important Grapes: Trollinger, Lemberger, Riesling Most Important Producers: Weingärtner Bad Cannstatt, Weingut der Stadt Stuttgart Characteristics: Two distinct parts: the Zuckerberg on the Neckar’s right bank, with a southwestern orientation; upriver, the Mühlhäuser Berg on the left bank, with a southeastern orientation. Although no premier estates manage parcels in this vineyard, the wines nevertheless exhibit finesse and true class. Wine: Aromas evocative of the shell limestone soil, elegant palate, saltiness on the finish

Esslingen Neckarhalde Page 187/F1

Area: 0.9 hectare Altitude: 290–310 meters Exposure: Southwest Steepness: 0–15%

Soil: Clayey, heavy root marl, very calciferous, gypsum marl in parts Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Riesling Most Important Producers: Kusterer (sole owner) Characteristics: On a hilltop where the mountain turns from the southwest to the south. Windswept plateau. Especially good, balanced water supply. Wine: Very minerally, lime notes, complex aromatics, distinctly salty wines, good cellaring potential

Mundelsheim Käsberg Page 191/E4 (no. 69)

Area: 14.3 hectares Altitude: 200–300 meters Exposure: Southeast by south Steepness: 20–70% Soil: Shell limestone with clayey loam, depths between 50 centimeters and 2 meters Most Important Grapes: Trollinger, Spätburgunder, Lemberger Most Important Producers: Weingut Herzog von Württemberg Characteristics: Parabolic shape, very hot central slope, upper part well aerated. Situated on a high plateau with an approximately 25% slope. In summer, a thermal current carries warmth from the footslope to the upper part. Water channels on the mountain. Although the site has the potential to be designated “exceptional,” that potential is not being maximized at present because of extensive varietal experimentation. Wine: Full-bodied, ripe aromatics, wines with high concentration and cellaring potential

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Area: 22.2 hectares Altitude: 250–320 meters Exposure: South by southwest below the castle, west on the hilltop, south-southwest by south-southeast on the central slope (which contains most of the vines) Steepness: 0–5% on the high plateau, 30– 65% in the terraces and on the central slope Soil: Mineral-rich gypsum marl, loess in parts, weathered Schilfsandstein (reed sandstone) Most Important Grapes: Lemberger, Riesling, Muskateller Most Important Producers: Weingut des Grafen Neipperg (sole owner)

in Württemberg Characteristics: Terraces below the castle and in the elevated southwestern areas of the slope. Kehl parcel in the eastern part of the central slope with a very favorable microclimate (good aeration). Site also includes a high plateau. Wine: Pronounced fruit, herbaceous to peppery nuances. Elegant on the palate, balanced alcohol and extract.

Untertürkheim Gips Page 187/De1

Area: 9.7 hectares Altitude: 240–270 meters Exposure: Southwest by south Steepness: 5–20% Soil: Gypsum marl with gypsum enclosures, very shallow, especially in the upper parts

Subtle Rieslings and Lembergers with depth: the Einzellage Schwaigern Ruthe.

Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Trollinger, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Aldinger (sole owner) Characteristics: The vines sit on the site of a former gypsum quarry (worked until 1970). Some quarry pits have been filled in. The site, in the middle of the Stuttgart basin, is warm and sheltered from the wind. Wine: Rich wines balanced by a tight mineral core, aromatic notes of damp lime, gypsum

Untertürkheim Herzogenberg Page 186/D6

Area: 15.5 hectares Altitude: 270–290 meters Exposure: West by south Steepness: 0–25%

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Soil: Saliferous marl with gypsum deposits, loamy and marly, moderately skeletal soil, good depth Most Important Grapes: Lemberger, Riesling, Spätburgunder, Trollinger Most Important Producers: Wöhrwag (sole owner) Characteristics: Connected to the Untertürkheim Gips vineyard; higher elevation has multiple microclimates. Wine: Slender, juicy wines with accentuated fruit, notable Rieslings at higher Prädikat levels

Verrenberg Verrenberg Page 193/DE2

Area: 15.9 hectares Altitude: 255–300 meters Exposure: Predominantly south-southeast, south by southwest on the western slope

in Württemberg Steepness: 10–45% Soil: Gypsum marl, loamy-clayey fine soils, deep, shell lime in isolated parts Most Important Grapes: Lemberger, Riesling, Spätburgunder, Trollinger Most Important Producers: Fürst zu Hohenlohe-Öhringen (sole owner) Characteristics: Gentle crescent shape, including a high plateau (1.8 hectares). Particularly favorable parcels known as Butzen. A section on the western footslope contains paltry shell limestone soil. The vineyard has been in the same family for twenty-nine generations and has not undergone Flurbereinigung. Wine: Ample and extract-rich wines, meaty Rieslings, sophisticated bitterness. Powerful red wines in their youth, reticent but with diverse fruits.

GOOD VINEYARDS Abstatt Burg Wildeck, Page 191/C5 (no. 3) 12.6 hectares, west by south, 25–40%, Rotliegender marl, reed sandstone, damp in parts. Sturz and Oberer Berg parcels are top quality. Besigheim Wurmberg, Page 191/DF23 (no. 67)

7.6 hectares, southwest, 20–40%, shell limestone Bönnigheim Sonnenberg, Page 191/D2 (no. 65)

149.3 hectares, south-southwest by northeast, 0–40%, gypsum marl and Schilfsandstein. Very heterogeneous site; the Steingrüben parcel (south by southeast exposure, wind-sheltered) is top quality. Esslingen Schenkenberg, Page 187/EF12 81.2 hectares, west-southwest by southsoutheast, 25–70%, terraced, altered slopes (Lerchenberg) 45– 60%; lower western parts Stubensandstein and calcareous colored marl, upper part clay-like, malleable root marl. Microclimate influenced by the vineyard walls and the densely populated valley. Good water balance, especially at higher elevations. The site has the potential to be considered “superior” or even “exceptional” but has only one noteworthy producer at the moment (Kusterer). Fellbach Lämmler, Page 187/D1 61.3 hectares, southwest by south, several parcels northwest, 10–50%, weathered saliferous marl, Stubensandstein, colored marl, beet sandstone, deep sandy loam, heterogeneous, heavily altered. The historic Lämmler core was only 3 hectares. Best parcels are worthy of classification: warm basins and nightly cool-air flow from the Schurwald forest promote flavor. Gundelsheim Himmelreich, not shown 43.7 hectares, west by southeast, 10–75%, weathered shell limestone. Heterogeneous: besides the 3-hectare terraced core parcel on the Neckar (south-southwest, steep), it

Cannstatt Zuckerle: the vintners care for the vineyard— and their vineyard cottages.

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features a high plateau, river frontage, and steep slopes located away from the river. Hebsack/Geradstetten Lichtenberg, Page 187/CD45

69.3 hectares, southwest by south, 20–40%, clay, saliferous marl, Schilfsandstein in higher elevations. Noteworthy producer: Ellwanger. Heilbronn Stiftsberg, Page 192/eg24 325.9 hectares, north by east, 10–40%, weathered saliferous marl, very heterogeneous site, extensive Flurbereinigung, several good Riesling parcels Heilbronn Wartberg, Page 192/eF45 31.1 hectares, southwest by south, 20–40%, weathered saliferous marl Hohenbeilstein Schlosswengert, Page 191/ D5 (no. 8)

9.1 hectares, west-southwest by east, 5– 60%, gypsum marl. Partly terraced, parts microclimatically sheltered by a 3.5-meter-high fortress keep (this parcel is worthy of classification). Hoheneck Oberer Berg, Page 191/F4 (no. 12) Southeast, 30– 60%, terraced, weathered shell limestone Kleinbottwar Oberer Berg, Page 191/e5 (no. 12)

7.3 hectares, west by south, 10–40%, gypsum marl, colored marl Maulbronn Eilfingerberg, Page 190/e4 (no. 51)

14.9 hectares, predominantly south, west, and south-southwest along the edges, 20–50%, heavily weathered gypsum marl, Schilfsandstein, shallow in many parts, good aeration Neckarsulm Scheuerberg, Page 192/De35 112.1 hectares, west by southeast, 10–50%, weathered saliferous marl, hard soils, Schilfsandstein Neckarzimmern Burg Hornberg Wallmauer, not shown 4.1 hectares, southwest by south, 35– 60%, terraced, shell limestone; idiosyncratic wines need time to age Rosswag/Mühlhausen/Illingen/Mühlacker/ Vaihingen Halde, Page 190/F56 (no. 56) 91.9 hectares, west by southeast, 10–70%, partly terraced, shell limestone, potter’s earth. Very heterogeneous site; best parcels on the steep terraces in Rosswag and in Mühlhausen.

In the service of research: view from the Weinsberg Schemelsberg onto the experimental plantings, the Burgberg mountain, and the ruins of the Weibertreu fortress.

Schnait/Beutelsbach Burghalde, Page 187/D34

75.8 hectares, west by southeast, 5–40%, saliferous marl, sand, colored marl, windsheltered site with several warm parts. Noteworthy producer: Haidle. Schozach Roter Berg, Page 191/D4 (no. 26) 15.6 hectares, south by south-southeast, 10– 30%, hard red loam, gypsum marl, colored marl, and even shell limestone in parts. Stetten Brotwasser, Page 187/e2 2.8 hectares, southwest, 15–50%, partly terraced, Schilfsandstein, saliferous marl; known for broad, structured Riesling. Stetten Pulvermächer, Page 187/De23 37.3 hectares, west, 20–30%, small area terraced (in western upper part, attached to

the Brotwasser site), Schilfsandstein and siliceous sandstone, saliferous marl, argillaceous Untertürkheim Mönchberg, Page 187/De1 183.7 hectares, west-northwest by southeast, 5–50%, saliferous marl, light clay Weinsberg Schemelsberg, Page 192/eF45 13.8 hectares, west by south, one small parcel west-northwest, 20–50%, gypsum marl, Schilfsandstein; experimental vineyard for the Weinsberg viticulture institute. Winterbach Hungerberg, Page 187/D5 5.2 hectares, southwest, 30– 60%, loamy, weathered shell lime and saliferous marl, sand banks, elevation up to 400 meters, no Flurbereinigung

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tal—the valley stretching from the source of the Tauber River to its confluence with the Main River—into five sections that span three separate regions: Franconia, Württemberg, and Baden. This legal division reproduces historical boundaries: in 1809 Napoleon divided the Taubertal among the local powers fighting alongside him against Prussia. The Tauber originates in Bavaria: the first vineyards, near Rothenburg, lie in Franconia’s Steigerwald subregion. Between Tauberzell and Creglingen the river turns toward Baden-Württemberg, or, more precisely, the Kocher-JagstTauber subregion in Württemberg. At Klingen the river turns back toward Bavaria and flows through the Maindreieck subregion of Franconia until Tauberrettersheim. Further downriver, the vineyards between Schäftersheim and Bad Mergentheim, as well as those on the Vorbach tributary, are part of Württemberg. All vineyards west of Bad Mergentheim as far as the mouth of the Tauber at

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Wertheim are in Baden (and are therefore subject to more stringent must-weight requirements than their neighbors). To compound this confusion, the Baden stretch of the Taubertal carries the name Tauberfranken (Franconian Tauber). The vineyards of Kreuzwertheim, beyond the Tauber’s junction with the Main, belong once again to Bavaria, lying within the Franconian subregion of Mainviereck. In viticultural terms these distinctions are hardly necessary, as the individual areas vary little in their growing conditions. Moreover, the zigzagging border has absurd consequences: a vintner in Markelsheim wanting to cellar grapes in Röttingen, six kilometers away, has to overcome considerable bureaucratic difficulties because the vines and the cellar are in Württemberg and Franconia, respectively. It is absurd to apply these rules here: they were designed to prevent blatant misrepresentations, such as grapes from Rheinhessen being labeled as Mosel wine because of a circuitous route of transportation. Because the Taubertal is an integral geographic unit, this atlas treats it in its own chapter. The Taubertal is also a region of historical viticultural significance: as early as 803 and 817, gifts of vineyards were recorded in the north of the Taubertal near Niedersteinbach. In the seventeenth century, almost six thousand hectares of land stood under vine. Today that area has shrunk to around one thousand hectares. In all of Germany today, there are only five wine regions of comparably small size. As a result of these complex bureaucratic divisions, devoid of any inner logic, the individual areas of the Taubertal are fragmented and only marginally related to their official parent regions (Württemberg, Baden, and Franconia). Because they are answerable to these three separate authorities, the vintners of the Taubertal find it extremely difficult to forge their own identity.

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The Taubertal counts as one of those regions in which the climate permits winegrowing but does not encourage it. Climatic conditions are often marginal for viticulture. The valley could very well benefit from global warming. The vineyards sit at relatively low altitudes, most of them between 150 and 250 meters. Yet the annual precipitation levels of 600 to 800 millimeters tend to make the region rather damp: the recent dry vintages have shown significant improvements in quality. The amount of sunshine is also barely sufficient. In Wertheim, annual hours of sunshine are approximately 100 to 150 hours lower than in the neighboring winegrowing regions of Baden, Württemberg, and Franconia. The greatest handicap to viticulture, though, is frost. Medieval vintners cultivated vines with very short stems so that they could be completely buried in the winter to protect them from damaging frosts, which can occur here through the month of May. A journey along the river today reveals that in many places only the central-slope parcels are cultivated, while those on the footslope and at the top of the hills are frequently bare. The harsh climate has caused the riskiest parcels to be abandoned. On the higher parts of a slope, which are more exposed to wind, the danger from frost and underripeness is considerably greater. On the footslopes, cold air may flow downhill to pool in the lower parcels. Such risks may be acceptable in a stable market, but the countless barren slopes, bearing obvious signs of earlier cultivation, make it clear that Taubertal growers are avoiding the gamble.

Winegrowing in the Taubertal is up for reconsideration. A group of vintners from the three neighboring regions have come together under the banner “Tauber-Edition” to create an identity for the Taubertal’s wines. Its members (currently numbering eleven) have pledged to follow a Reinheitsgebot (purity law) in the cellar, for example prohibiting the use of fining agents, enzymes, and so-called new enological processes. Harvesting by hand is compulsory. In the vineyards, the members of Tauber-Edition strive for intensive soil cultivation in order to demonstrate its influence in the wine. Only grape varieties considered representative of the region may bear the Tauber-Edition logo. The main representative varieties are Silvaner and Riesling. Generally, Tauber wines are Franconian in style. A conspicuous product here is the Bocksbeutel, a flat, elliptically shaped bottle whose use is permitted in Franconia and Baden but not in Württemberg. As in other cool climates, Müller-Thurgau is considered here a classic variety rather than a jug-wine grape. In some of the older vineyards, different grapes are planted alongside one another (and are even cellared together). The Taubertal also has its own red grape, the old Tauberschwarz. The cultivation of this frost-hardy but lowyielding grape goes back to the sixteenth century. So many plantings of the grape were lost during the twentieth century that it was no longer cataloged as a permitted variety in the 1971 wine law. Allegedly there were at that time

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Area: 981 hectares Grape Varieties: Müller-Thurgau (35%), Schwarzriesling (20%), regent (8%), Silvaner (7%), Spätburgunder (5%), Kerner (5%), bacchus (4%), Grauburgunder (3%), riesling (2%) Predominant Soil Types: extensive shell limestone with loamy fine soils, saliferous marl upstream (near Tauberzell), colored sandstone near the mouth of the Main river.

Average Annual Precipitation: 710 mm (bad Mergentheim)

Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Frost, underripeness, botrytis

Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 52 mm (bad Mergentheim)

The Human Contribution to Terroir: For centuries vintners have extracted large stones from the soil and piled them around the edges of their vineyards. This practice influences a site’s microclimate.

Average Annual Temperature: 8.6 degrees C (bad Mergentheim) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,460 (Wertheim) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service)

Biggest Misconception: The region is (currently) too insignificant for this category to be relevant.

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only four hundred Tauberschwarz grapevines still in existence. Since 1996, when the grape was once again classified as a permitted variety, plantings have exceeded ten hectares. More abundant for red wine production here is the Schwarzriesling, which makes unpretentious wines with pleasant fruit. The Regent grape, particularly valued by hobby winegrowers because its natural resistance to fungus allows less spraying, has also seen new plantings recently. Whether white or red, the typical Taubertal wine is low in alcohol. Its virtues lie in the differentiated fruit and a robust backbone deriving from the mineral content of its soils. The three Triassic soil types of Franconia (see page 203) are found along the course of the Tauber. Near the source are saliferous marl soils. The bulk of Tauber viticulture relies on soils of shell limestone (along with flint soils in Röttingen). Near Reicholzheim, as well as north of the village where the Tauber joins the Main River, colored sandstone is found.

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Area: 32.7 hectares Altitude: 270–340 meters Exposure: South-southeast by southeast Steepness: 30–50% Soil: Very high skeletal component, porous shell lime, loamy to clayey fine earth, flint in parts of the vineyard; several parcels of colored sandstone on the western footslope. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner, Mül ler-Thurgau Most Important Producers: Hofmann, Poth Characteristics: Abundant flint in the higher, easternmost part of the vineyard Wine: White wines with clear flint notes in years of ample water supply, medium to slender bodies; delicate Spätleses. Light red wines with typical shell-limestone minerality.

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Area: 18.3 hectares Altitude: 270–330 meters Exposure: South-southwest; several parcels on the western edge face southwest. Steepness: 15–20% Soil: Predominantly shell limestone, colored sandstone in the western part of the vineyard, crumbly loam Most Important Grapes: Schwarzriesling, Spätburgunder, Riesling Most Important Producers: Schlör Characteristics: Windy site, thus with lower incidence of botrytis; very favorable site in warm years (or with climate change) Wine: Meaty, fruity Spätburgunders, also Schwarzriesling high in extract

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of German viticulture, enjoying the highest reputation among experts. Compared to the wines of the Mosel and the Rhine, however, they have little international renown. This is probably because the international reputation of German wine rests on Riesling, and, unlike the Mosel and the Rhine, the Main River is not extensively planted with Riesling: in fact the variety accounts for little more than 4 percent of plantings. Riesling is planted exclusively in Franconia’s best vineyards, where it can develop into a wine of ripe fruit and firm structure. Franconian Riesling tends to express the austerity that lies in its minerality. In earlier times, Franconia’s vintners emphasized this characteristic by making wines with very little residual sugar. The so-called dry Franconian wines contained less than four grams of residual sugar per liter (the law permits a maximum of nine grams in wines classified as dry). The wines had a reliable profile and a clearly defined market. In the past decade this specialty has been diluted a bit, because many growers have sought to produce more popular styles of wines outside their market niche. Another reason for the underestimation of Franconian wines is the relative obscurity of its most important grape variety, Silvaner. It accounts for a good 20 percent of vines, as it is the ideal partner for the soils and continental climate of the region. Silvaner is aromatic yet never too pert, thanks to its floral tones. As a dry wine, it possesses a certain mildness along with a focused minerality. Although in other regions Silvaner has a reputation of being pedestrian, in the growing conditions of Franconia it finds balance and often depth. Silvaner’s supremacy is not the only distinguishing characteristic of the region. The distinctive (and legally

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The wine law divides Franconia into three separate subregions: Mainviereck, Maindreieck, and Steigerwald. This division is based not only on the course of the Main River but also on soil type. During the Triassic period (200 to 250 million years ago) the area was exposed to multiple floods, which deposited silt. In an almost desert-like, Mediterranean climate, the soilscape of viticultural Franconia was formed through accumulations of sand, shells, and organic materials of all sorts. The Mainviereck—the zone extending southeast from Aschaffenburg to beyond the mouth of the Tauber River—is marked by colored sand-

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stone, the oldest formation of the Triassic period. In the Maindreieck, especially in the area around Würzburg and along the Saale tributary of the Main, the vines grow on shell-limestone soils. In the Steigerwald, the “youngest” layer of the Triassic period, saliferous marl, comes to light.

Mainviereck The only wines not grown on Triassic soils come from the northwest of the Mainviereck, around Michelbach and Hörstein near Aschaffenburg. Distinctive Rieslings grow here in soils from prehistoric rocks: mica slate, quartzite, and gneiss. According to the wine law, all four villages here are part of the Mainviereck, even though the vineyards lie several kilometers from the river and the wines of this area have only a limited resemblance to those grown further upriver. Red wines dominate the best-known villages of the Mainviereck (see maps on pages 206 and 207). Klingenberg and Bürgstadt have very good reputations. The weather is milder here than elsewhere in Franconia, and spring begins earlier, allowing for the earlier emergence of vine shoots. The colored sandstone favors a type of Spätburgunder without excessive alcohol or tannin. Both red and white

wines from these soils possess a certain delicacy and ability to age. The only white-wine center along this section of the Main is Homburg, with its Kallmuth hill, now protected as a heritage site. The slope is geologically noteworthy for the transition from colored sandstone to shell limestone in the middle of the vineyard; this is one of the reasons why Silvaner can attain such great complexity here. The earliest evidence of Franconian viticulture is found in the Mainviereck. Winegrowing was practiced in eighth-century Klingenberg. Later, the quarries near Bürgstadt provided stone to build the city of Frankfurt. And even the wine was mostly consumed downriver: the cities, market towns, and wine villages of the Mainviereck were in the territory of the electorate of Mainz. Thus the trade in wine was mostly in that direction and not upriver toward the religious stronghold of Würzburg. The wine register gives a hint of the long-standing desirability of owning a slice of the vineyards on the spectacularly steep terraces of Klingenberg. The partition of inherited land created smaller and smaller plots. Because owners were unwilling to part with their land, plots could rarely be reconstituted through purchases. As a result, many parcels today are only the size of a two-room apartment. The Klingenberg Schlossberg vineyard is a good example of the structural change that has affected Franconian viticulture in the past several years. Into the 1990s, much Klingenberg wine was sold generically, by the barrel. But even simple Portugieser wines cost five German marks per liter—an exorbitant price compared to other barrel wines! This arrangement was not profitable in the long run. The arduous work and the necessity of keeping the walls and other infrastructure intact demanded ambition and serious management. Ultimately, only improving wine quality and raising prices can lead to a commensurate expression of the vineyards’ potential.

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V-shaped bend of the Main River between Gemünden and Schweinfurt. These are the Rieslings and Silvaners evoked by the sight of a Bocksbeutel. The wines of Würzburg Stein are probably the most famous in all of Franconia, and not only due to Goethe’s insistent advocacy (and encouragement). Viticulturally, Würzburg is at the fore, with 210 hectares of vines lying within the city limits. This survival of Würzburg’s vines against competing land uses speaks volumes. The eighty-hectare Stein more closely resembles Clos de Vougeot than Richebourg. There are less favorable parcels throughout, even several small plots that face northeast. Most interesting, the soil varies throughout the vineyard. The subsoil and the skeletal components are shell limestone throughout; the fine soil, however, is a testament to centuries of intensive cultivation rather than to unspoilt nature. Generations of vintners may have brought in humus and even loess loam; they have dug deep, replenished depleted soils, and protected the vineyard against erosion. The Stein vineyard is not only a homage to nature but also a cultural monument. Its natural elements are exemplary. Almost parabolic in shape, the vineyards stretch across the mountain, first along the Main and then toward the city center. The river reflects light, the walls along the steep terraces retain warmth, and almost the entire length is protected from wind. The city center also contributes to the favorable climate. During the age of steam locomotives, suspicious critics began to attribute the typical smoky notes of Stein

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wines to the proximity of the railway station. Yet the wines have retained their smoky tones even in an age of electricity: its cause is the shell limestone in the soil. The pleasant appearance of Würzburg accords with the reputation of its wines. Prince-bishops and forward-looking citizens have left their mark on the city. Three great enterprises—Juliusspital, Bürgerspital, and Hofkeller— control the lion’s share of Würzburg’s vines. Such a concentration of sites in so few hands is unique in Germany. Besides these three, Würzburg has only two family wine estates and a guesthouse that produces its own wine. There are no cooperatives.

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In the Maindreieck, as elsewhere in Franconia, microclimate is of great importance. Proximity to the river is usually more important than the exposure. Würzburg’s emblematic vineyard, depicted on postcards with views of the castle and the old city’s facades, has two characteristics commonly seen as deficiencies: it is not directly on the river, and it seems to face east. A southerly exposure is naturally better, and southwesterly sites, in which the river lies west of the vineyard—a peculiarity of Würzburg—are frequently better yet. The most impressive example of microclimatic influences is offered by three vineyards south of Würzburg, in the area around Randersacker: Teufelskeller, Pfülben,

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Area: 6,281 hectares Grape Varieties: Müller-Thurgau (32%), Silvaner (21%), Bacchus (12%), Kerner (5%), Domina (5%), Spätburgunder (4%), riesling (4%), Dornfelder (3%), Scheurebe (2%) Predominant Soil Types: colored sandstone in the Mainviereck subregion, shell limestone in the Maindreieck, and gypsum marl in the Steigerwald

Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Frost, fungal infections The Human Contribution to Terroir: Terraced vineyards dating back to the Middle ages can be found in many places (especially in the Mainviereck). in many of the most famous sites, the surface soils have been intensively worked over for centuries. alterations have moderated the topography of many sites, although more natural vineyards can still be found throughout the region.

The building of the Main river canal near the large bend of the river at Volkach has changed the mesoclimate of the vineyards and also created several “island” vineyards (e.g., nordheim, Sommerach). Biggest Misconception: Wines from Grosslagen such as Kitzinger Hofrat are sold at a discount as imitations of first-class singlesite wines. This chicanery is aided by the fact that the traditional Bocksbeutel bottle shape is not legally associated with any wine style or grape variety.

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and Marsberg. All three have a more or less southwesterly orientation toward the river. The best wines grow in these parts of the vineyards and around the apex, where the slope turns south and bends into a small side valley. The vines of the side valley have a more southerly exposure than those on the Main, but the site lacks the warmth provided by the river. In addition, a cool wind blows through the transverse valleys. Described by locals as griessbreiartig (thick as porridge), the cold air comes down from the

higher elevations. Because of its effects, Müller-Thurgau is planted in several southerly sites here; Silvaner is planted rarely and Riesling practically never. Among the Randersacker sites, the pillow-shaped Pfülben juts out particularly close to the river, and its steep slopes have a more southerly orientation than those of its neighbors. Its soil is deep and the water supply is consistent, an important characteristic because the soil is rocky and full of shell limestone.

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Not coincidentally, three occupational groups once lived in the narrow alleys of Randersacker: vintners, fishermen, and stonemasons. In the neighboring village, with its idyllic fairytale castle, half the families share the last name Steinmann (Mason). There used to be many stone quarries in the area. In recent years, when summers have been hotter and dryer, the stone component of the soil has required the use of irrigation on shallow sites. The growers are still comparing and analyzing experiences, but they assume that in the long run the vines will not survive without additional water. Near Frickenhausen, where the Main flows east to west, there is a wonderful southerly site, the Kapellenberg. Further upriver, most of the vineyards face southeast. This is a slight disadvantage because the richer evening sun misses the vines. Nonetheless, near Sulzfeld there are two beautiful vineyards, Maustal and Cyriakusberg, with some parcels that face directly southeast; still farther north, near Dettel-

bach, the Berg-Rondell site, with a position facing east and slightly south, earns its name (Rondell means “circular” or “round”). Kitzingen, once a center of the wine trade, is today home to the largest cooperative. On most labels, the name Kitzingen appears with the site name Hofrat. However, this is a Grosslage rather than a single vineyard—and in general indicates wines that are rarely better than average. Some very high-grade vines grow further upriver, near Volkach and Escherndorf. It is a shame that the Volkach Ratsherr vineyard was grossly expanded by the 1971 wine law, because the south-facing parcels that lie directly on the river are extraordinary. The Escherndorfer Lump vineyard, a narrow strip running along the Main, is more homogeneous. One parcel is dizzyingly steep. Thus, the Lump vineyard is capable of producing not only exceptional dry wines but also—and unusually for Franconia—top-class dessert wines. The name Lump (which can mean “ne’er-do-well”) does not, incidentally, reflect the nature of the vintners here. Rather, just as in the Klingenberg Schlossberg, when inher-

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Also part of the Maindreieck is the viticultural territory of the Franconian Saale, a good thirty kilometers removed from the Main River. Winegrowing here can be traced back to the year 777 at a site near Hammelburg. The prosperity of the abbey of Fulda in the middle of the eighth century led its monks to plant vines along the Saale to the south. Viticulture is still extensive here. Between fields and forests rise scattered sites of steep vines. In this northerly region, the flatter areas remain uncultivated by winegrowers. As in the rest of the Maindreieck, shell-limestone soils are predominant. The potential of the region appears to be greater than its current reputation would suggest. In the long run, its remoteness could be an advantage: there are still vineyards that have not fallen victim to aggressive Flurbereinigung. On the slopes of Ramsthal St. Klausen, parcels are still cultivated as garden allotments.

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Steigerwald Steigerwald is a telling name: Steigen here means layers of the mixed-rock strata Keuper commonly found in this part of Europe. These layers form heights such as the Schwanberg (474 meters above sea) and the Scheinberg (499 meters). The vines extend up to the edges of the forests that grow on the other side of the mountains, up to 380 meters high on the Schwanberg and 390 meters on the Castell Schlossberg, where they flourish without the warmth created by any body of water! The microclimatic benefit of the Steigerwald comes from its soil. The warming effects of Keuper soils are such that even here, in Franconia’s highest wine region, vines often grow on north-facing slopes. Early-ripening grape varieties such as Scheurebe and Müller-Thurgau can lead to very positive results in Rödelsee (Schwanleite) and Castell (Bausch). On the charming south and southwest slopes of Castell Schlossberg, where only one very gentle vineyard makeover has taken place, the impressive diversity of Keuper soils can be observed and understood. Small, gritty, schistose plates

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of marly mudstone turn the vineyard a grayish-blue color wherever the bare soil is exposed. The soil also contains pieces of brilliant white alabaster, which can be split with a pocket knife. Moreover, massive banks of gypsum marl are prevalent, while one finds islands of reed sandstone in the upper part. These warmth-retaining soils promote the ripening of grapes and endow the wines with their characteristic herbaceous flavors. Keuper soils have disadvantages, however. They harden in times of drought and become saturated with moisture during wet periods. The Franconians call them “minute soils,” as the effects of cultivation are so short-lived. Erosion and water deficiency present the vintner with problems, but in years with consistent moisture, grapes attain exceptional ripeness. In the Iphofen Julius-Echter-Berg vineyard, Kabinett wines sometimes achieve alcohol levels of 14 percent. The vineyards on the south slopes of the Schwanberg are famous because of their fossil-enriched layers, containing myophoria and estheria, remains of sea creatures, that were embedded here over 200 million years ago.

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Area: 57.1 hectares Altitude: 150–250 meters Exposure: Mostly south; small edge parcels face southwest and southeast. Steepness: 10–40% Soil: Colored sandstone, weathered colored sandstone, alternating types of fine earth (red clay, loess, loam) Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder, Silvaner, Riesling Most Important Producers: Rudolf Fürst, Josef Walter Characteristics: Exceedingly favorable microclimate in side valley of the diminutive Erf River, wind-sheltered. Good water circulation that promotes good rooting. Best plot: Hunsrück (12 hectares in the central slope, very stony and clayey). Wine: Slender white wines with nerve and underlying minerality, age-worthy. Aristocratic Spätburgunder wines, wellproportioned, compact, and closed in their youth, very age-worthy.

Homburg Kallmuth Page 207/G3

Area: 42.8 hectares, 12 steeply terraced Altitude: 140–240 meters Exposure: Terraces face west, other parcels southwest by southeast Steepness: Steep terraces 38–74%, other parcels 20–50% Soil: Very skeletal soils; lower parcels colored sandstone; shell lime at higher elevations. Most Important Grapes: Silvaner, Riesling Most Important Producers: Fürst Löwenstein

ter was merciless. In the last year of his life, he launched a witch hunt that lasted until 1631 and took the lives of about nine hundred women (and men). He left a bitter legacy to his nephew and successor as prince-bishop, Philipp Adolf von Ehrenberg. Marienberg Fortress

in Franconia Characteristics: Twelve kilometers of natural stone walls on the steep slope (a heritage site). Walls up to 5 meters high. The terrace soils have never been moved or cultivated with machines. The dry mesoclimate is offset by the five water sources in the soil layers. Most favorable microclimate in parcels directly on the Main. The name Kallmuth, like the Calamin (on Lake Geneva) and Calmont (in Bremm on the Mosel), derives from the Latin calidus mons (hot mountain). Wine: Rich, structured white wines with a mineral core

Klingenberg Schlossberg Page 206/DE23

Area: 27 hectares Altitude: 120–230 meters Exposure: South-southwest by west-southwest Steepness: 50– 90% Soil: Colored sandstone and weathered colored sandstone, meager, red clay in parts Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Rudolf Fürst, Weingut der Stadt Klingenberg, Wolfgang Kühn Characteristics: Spectacularly steep site directly on the Main. Terraced vineyard divided into two sections: Hochberg in the west and Schlossberg underneath the castle ruins. Four kilometers of dry stone walls. In spite of the sandy soils, water retention is good because of a loess plate on the hilltop. Wine: Rich, structured Spätburgunders with good aging potential

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Area: 36.9 hectares Altitude: 190–270 meters Exposure: Forms a crescent from southeast to south-southwest; one small edge parcel above the town faces southwest

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Steepness: 40–75%, the great majority being about 60% Soil: Shell limestone at higher elevations, deposits of potter’s earth, Keuper soils, good depth, loess loam Most Important Grapes: Silvaner, Riesling Most Important Producers: Horst Sauer, Rainer Sauer, Michael Fröhlich, Walter Erhard, Glaser-Himmelstoss, Zur Schwane, Juliusspital, Egon Schäffer Characteristics: Wind-sheltered, concave site. The deep soils here, where the river valley is broad and the current is slowed by a bend, help foster high humidity in late autumn. Thus the site can produce not only highly ripe dry wines but also dessert wines, some botrytised. Wine: Dry white wines that combine nerve and minerality with accentuated fruit. Sweet wines of great concentration and clarity.

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Area: 18.9 hectares Altitude: 185–270 meters Exposure: South-southwest by south Steepness: 30–70% Soil: Shell limestone below, more skeletal above, but sufficiently deep (predominantly clayey fine soil). Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner Most Important Producers: Schmitt’s Kinder, Juliusspital, Bürgerspital, Hofkeller, Trockene Schmitts, Martin Göbel Characteristics: Southwest parcels profit from the immediate proximity of the Main. The south-facing parcels do not extend very far into the side valley; the site is practically only on the actual undercut slope. The name Pfülben comes from the site’s resemblance to a pillow (Middle High German phulwen, Swiss German Pfulmen). Wine: Closed in their youth. Spicy, rich Rieslings. Smooth Silvaners.

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THE BEST VINEYARDS Würzburg Stein Page 211/A1

Area: 71 hectares Altitude: 210–300 meters Exposure: Mostly south by south-southeast, a small part west by west-northwest Steepness: 30–75%; in the Lindlein plot (east of the main part, cut off from the rest), 10–30%. Soil: High skeletal proportion, rocks from the lower shell-limestone soil. Diversified fine soils, mostly clayey and loamy, humus in many parts. Most Important Grapes: Silvaner, Riesling Most Important Producers: Juliusspital, Bürgerspital, Hofkeller Characteristics: Largely terraced, thus can mostly be mechanically cultivated. Wind sheltered. The shell-like shape of the site collects light and warmth. The Main influences the microclimate of the western part of the site, while the city of Würzburg affects the microclimate of the eastern part.

in Franconia Wine: Characteristically mineral aroma of smoky, damp rocks. Rich on the palate; rich in extract, with salty notes.

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Area: 7.7 hectares Altitude: 210–250 meters Exposure: South-southeast by southsouthwest Steepness: Upper part of the slope 50– 60%, lower part 30–50% Soil: High skeletal content, with rocks from the underlying shell limestone. Diversified fine soils, mostly clayey and loamy; humus in many parts. Most Important Grapes: Silvaner, Riesling Most Important Producers: Bürgerspital (sole owner) Characteristics: A core parcel in the best part of the Stein vineyard. The name derives from the view of the vineyard from the city, with the rows of vines reminiscent of a harp (Harfe). Wine: Similar to Würzburg Stein (see above)

Castell Schlossberg Area: 4.5 hectares Altitude: 300–390 meters Exposure: South, southwest, west Steepness: 40–70% Soil: Gray-blue on the surface, gypsum Keuper soil, calciferous marl, gritty mudstone; deposits of alabaster. Prone to erosion. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner Most Important Producers: Fürstlich Castell’sches Domänenamt (sole owner) Characteristics: Vineyards have been documented on the Schlossberg since 1266. Above the site is a forested peak; the southfacing slope, located in a wind-sheltered caldera in a small valley, is good for Riesling. Moderate Flurbereinigung in 1956. Wine: Full-bodied wines with distinctive, flavorful typicity, often flinty aromas, and a mineral center

Iphofen Julius-Echter-Berg Page 214/F3

Area: 46.6 hectares Altitude: 270–370 meters Exposure: Southeast, south, southsouthwest Steepness: 15% on footslope, 40– 65% in steeper parts Soil: Very skeletal soils high on the hill, less skeletal on footslope; brownish-gray Keuper soil, fossil accumulations (estheria and myophoria), green reed sandstone, clayey, high pH. Layers of Keuper. Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner Most Important Producers: Juliusspital, Johann Ruck, Hans Wirsching, Hofkeller, Weltner, Zehntkeller, Ernst Popp Characteristics: A forest belt above the vineyard offers protection from the wind. Although the footslopes are less steep, the site profits from its pronounced caldera. Wine: Herbaceous notes, weighty, longlived

Würzburg Stein: The shell-limestone soil brings out smokiness in the wines.

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Characteristics: Narrow slice of the Main valley; because the river turns and flows east to west here, slopes on the river face directly south. Early bud break in spring, high summer temperatures. Wine: Mineral aromatics; opulent and creamy on the palate, full-bodied structure.

Maindreieck Frickenhausen Kapellenberg Page 211/E45

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Randersacker Marsberg

Area: 60.6 hectares Altitude: 180–260 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 15– 65% Soil: Shell limestone above, lime marl, clayey loam Most Important Grapes: Silvaner Most Important Producers: BickelStumpf, Bürgerspital

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Area: 36.8 hectares Altitude: 180–290 meters Exposure: Southwest, south, southsoutheast Steepness: 20– 65% Soil: Shell limestone, extremely stony Most Important Grapes: Silvaner, Riesling

Most Important Producers: Schmitt’s Kinder, Hofkeller, Bürgerspital, Trockene Schmitts Characteristics: The Spielberg plot on the central lower slope as well as the southern peak qualify as “exceptional.” The Marsberg site stretches deep into the Jacobsbach valley, where its highest elevated parcel is situated. The name Marsberg derives from the word morsch (decayed) because of the hill’s impressive geological detritus. Wine: Full-bodied, focused, with mineral depth, not overly alcoholic

Randersacker Sonnenstuhl Page 211/C2

Area: 58.5 hectares Altitude: 190–280 meters Exposure: West-southwest by southwest

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Steepness: 10– 60% Soil: Shell limestone, footslope sandy with alluvial soil Most Important Grapes: Silvaner, Riesling, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Schmitt’s Kinder, Hofkeller, Bürgerspital, Josef Störrlein, Trockene Schmitts, Martin Göbel Characteristics: Cone-shaped site terraced long ago, hence the name Sonnenstuhl (sun chair) Wine: Accessible wines characteristic of each variety, earthy notes and polish

Sommerhausen Steinbach Page 211/DE3

Area: 41 hectares Altitude: 200–280 meters Exposure: Predominantly west-southwest, south-southwest in parts Steepness: 25– 65% Soil: Shell limestone in middle and upper section, extremely skeletal, typically shallow (30–40 cm) Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner Most Important Producers: Schloss Sommerhausen, Artur Steinmann Characteristics: Wind-sheltered parcels on the midslope and above the village. Higher sites lie above the autumn fog and are often warmer. Wine: Mineral aromatics, sometimes with flint notes, smooth, soft on the palate

Stetten Stein Page 209/c4

Area: 34.2 hectares Altitude: 230–280 meters Exposure: Southwest by west on the lower slope of the Main, south-southeast in the plot near the village Steepness: 10–50% Soil: Shell limestone on upper slope; skeletal, shallow, Schaumkalk (foam limestone) layers in lower slope Most Important Grapes: Silvaner, Riesling Most Important Producers: Ludwig Knoll Characteristics: The better half of this site lies on a lower slope of the Main, in the Rosstal, Loch, and Stein plots. The sites

Vines as far as the eye can see: the steep slopes of the Escherndorfer Lump.

away from the river, northwest of the village of Stetten, are not as favorable. Wine: Fruit-toned, supple and rich Spätlese wines. A mineral core despite the creaminess.

Volkach/Astheim Karthäuser Page 213/D4

Area: 59.5 hectares Altitude: 190–255 meters Exposure: Southwest by south-southeast Steepness: 30–35% Soil: Alluvial sand from the Main, weathered shell limestone, potter’s earth Keuper soil; deep, well-aerated soils. Most Important Grapes: Weissburgunder, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Juliusspital, Rudolf Fürst, Max Müller I Characteristics: Slightly crescent-shaped site immediately east of the Escherndorf Lump vineyard Wine: Rich, aromatic Weissburgunders with clear minerality. Structured Spätburgunders.

Würzburg Innere Leiste Page 210/B6

Area: 10.2 hectares Altitude: 180–260 meters Exposure: South; a small parcel in the westerly Äussere Leiste plot faces southeast. Steepness: 30– 65% Soil: Shell limestone at bottom and midsection; clayey loam, rather deep. Most Important Grapes: Silvaner, Riesling Most Important Producers: Hofkeller, Juliusspital, Bürgerspital Characteristics: The site profits from the microclimate of the Würzburg city center, while the east-lying parcels benefit from the warming walls (and wind protection) of the Marienburg fortress. Soggy on the footslope. Wine: Filigreed, minerally wines; the Kabinett wines are especially typical.

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Steigerwald Castell Reitstieg Page 214/F5

Area: 1.3 hectares Altitude: 320–350 meters Exposure: South Steepness: 15–35% Soil: Gray-blue on the surface, gypsum Keuper soil, calciferous marl, gritty mudstone, deposits of alabaster Most Important Grapes: Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Fürstlich Castell’sches Domänenamt Characteristics: Core parcel in the lower midslope of the Schlossberg, traditionally planted with Spätburgunder Wine: Meaty, full-bodied, with a mineral hardness; needs time in bottle.

Iphofen Kronsberg Page 214/F3

Area: 154.6 hectares Altitude: 250–370 meters Exposure: Southeast by southwest

in Franconia Steepness: 10– 60% Soil: Gypsum Keuper soil, very skeletal, clayey loam with high lime content Most Important Grapes: Riesling, Silvaner Most Important Producers: Hans Wirsching, Zehntkeller, Werner Emmerich Characteristics: Encircles the Julius-EchterBerg on the footslope; additional steep slopes on its eastern side. Windswept, especially dry location. Parcel in basin (“Kammer”) especially favorable for Riesling. Wine: Rich, with mineral hardness; expansive Silvaners.

Rödelsee Küchenmeister Page 214/F3

Area: 66.5 hectares Altitude: 250–360 meters Exposure: West-northwest, west, southwest Steepness: 10–35% Soil: Gypsum Keuper soil, layers of myophoria and estheria. Weathered reed sandstone and dolomite, lime marl, clayey;

shallow in upper slope, deeper on footslope. Layers thinned out during Flurbereinigung. Most Important Grapes: Silvaner Most Important Producers: Weltner, Ernst Popp, Brennfleck, Johann Ruck Characteristics: The peak of the Schwanberg hill protects against east winds. Wine: Typical herbaceous flavors of Keuper-soil wines; elegant, cellaring potential.

GOOD VINEYARDS Mainviereck Bürgstadt Mainhölle, Page 206/F4 5.3 hectares, southeast, 50%, colored sandstone, silty sand Grossheubach Bischofsberg, Page 206/F3 52.6 hectares, southwest by south-southeast, 0– 60%, colored sandstone, some new terraces Hörstein Abtsberg, not shown 5.6 hectares, west, 20–30%, mica schist, gneiss, granite Hörstein Reuschberg, not shown 36.1 hectares, west by southeast, several parcels on peak face east-southeast, 0–30%. Actually a Grosslage according to the wine law. Primary rock, mica schist, granite, loess deposits. Wine from the Reuschberg parcels owned by the Staatlich Hofkeller (state domain) may be marketed as Hörstein Abtsberg. Kreuzwertheim Kaffelstein, not shown 6 hectares, south-southwest, 30–40%, colored sandstone Lengfurt Alter Berg, Page 207/G3 2 hectares, southwest, 50%, shell limestone Lengfurt Oberrot, Page 207/FG2 2.3 hectares, southwest, 10–15%, sandy, weathered colored sandstone Michelbach Apostelgarten, not shown 10 hectares, southwest, 30–40%, primary rock, mica schist

Twelve kilometers of stone walls: the Homburg Kallmuth vineyard, a heritage site.

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Maindreieck Dettelbach Berg-Rondell, Page 211/ B5 79.2 hectares, southeast by east, 10–55%, shell limestone, clayey loam, southerly parcels on the hilltop worthy of classification Escherndorf Fürstenberg, Page 213/DE34 94 hectares, east by south-southwest, 30– 60%, shell limestone, Keuper soil Frickenhausen Fischer, Page 211/ E4 37 hectares, south-southwest by south, 20– 45%, shell limestone Hallburg Schlossberg, Page 213/E4 30.6 hectares, south-southwest by south, 20– 40%, Keuper soil Hammelburg Heroldsberg, Page 208/B2 18.8 hectares, east-southeast, south, southwest, 20– 60% shell limestone Hammelburg Trautlestal, Page 208/aB2 32 hectares, southeast, south, southwest, 20– 60%, shell limestone, colored sandstone; plots are relatively distant from one another. Ramsthal St. Klausen, Page 208/a5 33.9 hectares, southeast, south, southwest by west, 25–70%, part caldera; some parts have undergone no improvements (Flurbereinigung). Shell limestone, skeletal, shallow in places. Randersacker Teufelskeller, Page 211/ c2 31.9 hectares, south-southwest by southsoutheast, 30– 60%, shell limestone, iron oxide inclusions; Hohbug plot (on central lower slope) worthy of classification. Retzbach Benediktusberg, Page 209/D4 61.7 hectares, west-southwest by south, 30– 80%, shell limestone Saaleck Schlossberg, Page 208/B12 7.6 hectares, southwest, 20–40%, shell limestone Sommerach Katzenkopf, Page 213/E34 181.6 hectares, south-southeast by southwest, 10–40%, shell limestone Sommerhausen Reifenstein, Page 213/E3 58.9 hectares, west-southwest, 30–50%, shell limestone Sulzfeld Cyriakusberg, Page 211/ D5 109.9 hectares, southeast by south, 10–55%, shell limestone, potter’s earth Keuper soil in places, original Cyriakusberg (designated as “Berg 1”) worthy of classification

On the southerly slopes of the Schwanberg mountain: the Einzellage Iphofen Kronsberg.

Sulzfeld Maustal, Page 211/ D5 49.1 hectares, south-southeast by east, 20– 50%, shell limestone, about half of the vineyard untouched by Flurbereinigung Thüngersheim Johannisberg, Page 209/D5 128.6 hectares, west-northwest by southeast, 5– 60%, shell limestone Thüngersheim Scharlachberg, Page 209/

plots: Heinrichsleiten, Rossberg, Oelberg, Pfaffenberg. Rather heterogeneous sites, but several parcels worthy of classification (especially in the historic Pfaffenberg and on the westerly slopes of Rossberg).

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Castell Hohnart, Page 214/F5 4.8 hectares, west by south, 5–25%, gypsum Keuper soil Castell Kirchberg, Page 214/F4 24.2 hectares, northwest by east, 10–30%, Keuper soil Castell Kugelspiel, Page 214/F4 15.7 hectares, northwest, 10–15%, Keuper, reed sandstone, slight caldera Castell Trautberg, Page 214/E4 4.2 hectares, south by southwest, 10–15%, gypsum Keuper soil Iphofen Kalb, Page 214/G34 58.2 hectares, west-northwest by west, south, 10– 65%, gypsum Keuper soil, exposed to wind

134.2 hectares, west-northwest by southeast, 5– 60%, shell limestone Vogelsburg Pforte, Page 213/D4 1.3 hectares, south-southwest, 35–50%, shell limestone, Keuper soil Volkach Ratsherr, Page 213/D35 241 hectares south, 10–50%, very heterogeneous, expansive site; best parcels (steep slopes above the Main, shell limestone and potter’s earth Keuper) worthy of classification. Würzburg Abtsleite, Page 211/ Bc12 33.5 hectares, southwest by southeast, 20– 45%, shell limestone Würzburg Pfaffenberg, Page 210/a6 55.4 hectares, southwest by southeast, 0– 60%, shell limestone, clayey. Originally four

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Wines from Saxony (Sachsen) are a rarity. Only 0.3%

of all German wines come from this 470-hectare region. The Elbe River valley wine region is one of the smallest in Germany as well as the most northeasterly winegrowing area in Europe. All Saxon vineyards lie above the fiftyfirst parallel. Here are also the easternmost German vineyards, stretching to 15 degrees longitude, all the way to the banks of the Neisse River at the Polish border. The region contains 4 Grosslagen (Spaargebirge, Schlossweinberg, Elbhänge, and Lössnitz) and 23 Einzellagen, which since 2006 have included Luckau, Burkersdorf, Neuzelle, and Schenkendöbern in the federal state of Brandenburg. More than half of vineyard area is terraced (12 percent of which is on steep sites) and partly supported by stone walls. Viticulture is possible in this northern region because the continental climate, despite the cold winters and late frosts, guarantees relatively high average annual sunshine and thus encourages the growth and ripening of the grapes. The southerly slopes of the Elbe valley receive an average of 1,570 hours of sunshine per year. Because of the constant alternation of daytime warmth and nighttime coolness and of sunshine, rain, and wind, the grapes ripen slowly, forming more extract.

SoILS

The southern Elbe River valley, bordering the sandstone mountains of the so-called Saxon Switzerland (Sächsische Schweiz), is marked by various geological formations. The floor of the Elbe valley is dominated by slate. In addition, there is sandstone and marine sediment (Plänerschichten), overlaid with loess, clay, and marine sand. Around Pillnitz

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and Wachwitz the porous and easily warmed soils are composed predominantly of weathered rock; on the footslopes are sands and river brash, covered by loam. The highly permeable soil of the Lössnitz slopes is mostly a product of weathered granite; the footslopes are largely sandy. Most of the Spaargebirge exhibits porous and slightly acidic weathered soils of biotite granodiorite, with lesser quantities of sands from the sediment of weathered materials. Rapidly warmed sands prevail in the area around Weinböhla, though there is a danger of spring frosts. In the Elbe valley, from Winkwitz to Seusslitz, biotite granodiorite appears again, in addition to layers of colored sandstone and loess. The steep slopes are predominantly of weathered primary rock, strewn with loess in parts. At the higher elevations loess dominates, sometimes reaching a meter in depth. Especially in dry years, the depth of the soils guarantees good quality and consistent yields. On the western slope of the Elbe valley near Cossebaude are found stones from the syenite-granite massif. Farther west in Merbitz are heavy clay soils. The region around Jessen belongs geologically to the northern German lowlands. Brash from a terminal glacial moraine is found along the northern bank of the Schwarze Elster, a tributary of the Elbe. The soils are relatively warm and permeable. HISToRy

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mention comes from the year 1161, referring to a harvest of a vineyard near Meissen Castle. The hill across from the castle complex is thus the oldest verifiable location for viticulture in the Elbe valley. The church was for a long time the largest owner of vineyards along the Elbe. Favorable harvests and economic success brought secular authorities into the wine trade. The golden age of viticulture here lasted until the second half of the seventeenth century. After that, harvests were susceptible to diseases, frosts, wars, and the burden of customs tariffs. This changed in 1799 with the founding of the Saxon Wine Society, which several years later founded the first European school for vintners and sought the removal of feudal constraints. Around 1840, 1,636 hectares in Saxony were under vine. With the arrival of phylloxera in 1888 in Lössnitz, many of these vineyards were destroyed, precipitating the systematic decline of Saxon viticulture. Later came the land speculators: many of the vineyards were sold for other agricultural purposes. After 1900, viticulture in Saxony was almost dead: after the Second World War, plantings amounted to only about sixty hectares. Not until 1955, and then rather hesitantly, was viticulture revived. It owes its new life largely to hobby growers and part-time vintners, some of whom have rejuvenated several of the steep terraced sites.

VITICULTURE TODAY

The political events of 1989 brought decisive changes for Saxon viticulture. Besides the introduction of a unified wine law, the wines of each special vineyard were once again cellared separately. Winegrowing businesses and estates were reestablished or started anew. The fact that Saxon wines sold for relatively high prices locally not only made the labors of terraced viticulture more attractive but should also have encouraged many vintners in western Germany to convince their customers of the value of a hand-produced product. There is a wide spectrum of grape varieties in Saxony, including new breeds that play hardly any role in other wine regions. Müller-Thurgau, with about 82 hectares (20 percent), is by far the most important variety. Although

Riesling was once thought to be unsuitable for the conditions along the Elbe River, it is the second most important variety today, with 62 hectares (15 percent), followed by the Burgundian grape varieties. Unique to Saxon viticulture is Goldriesling, a cross of Riesling and Courtillier. Originally from Alsace, it has been cultivated in the Elbe valley since 1913 and accounts for 3 percent of plantings. It blooms in late spring and ripens about a week before Müller-Thurgau, making it suitable for sites at risk of late frosts. The Schloss Proschwitz estate, owned by Dr. Georg Prinz zur Lippe, cultivates about 70 of the 470 total hectares in Saxony, making it the largest private operation in the smallest German wine region. In addition to brilliant and complex dry Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder wines, the estate produces wines from the often-derided Dornfelder—planted in loess and granite soils—that yield a refined blend of minerality and fruit. The full-bodied and charactered Spätburgunder, Traminer, and Scheurebe wines are impressive in their intense, aromatic freshness. The fact that the Elbling grape still grows on the slopes of the Elbe valley is no marketing gimmick: the Cistercians planted the variety more than nine hundred years ago. By contrast, the Schloss Wackerbarth castle, once the home of a state-owned producer of undesirable Sekt (sparkling wine), has become a modern state-financed wine and Sekt manufacturer. The spruced-up baroque construction has been complemented by some new buildings. The hard-working business director, Sonja Schilg, is determined to create the aura of a “wine lifestyle.” There is a living, tangible wine culture at Schloss Wackerbarth— and the quality of wine is better than many critics might have expected from a state project. The best growths come from the steep sites in Seusslitz and Radebeul. The winery produces fine-knitted Rieslings with spicy and mineral notes as well as compact and aromatic Traminer and Weissburgunder wines that pleasantly cushion their resounding power with a delicate mouthfeel. In total, the traditional operation cultivates about ninety-three hectares. Part of the harvest goes into sparkling-wine production, in which classic bottle fermentation and riddling by hand are standard practices.

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SUPERIOR VINEYARDS Schloss Proschwitz Page 218/D3

Area: 50.7 hectares Altitude: 150–170 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 10–25% Soil: Degraded loess over granite. The aver­ age thickness of the loess is about 6 meters. Good water supply, though prone to cor­ rosion. Most Important Grapes: Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder, Elbling, Spätburgunder, Riesling, Dornfelder Most Important Producers: Schloss Pro­ schwitz Prinz zur Lippe (sole owner) Characteristics: Situated above a stone quarry in the Elbe valley with a strong updraft. Even warming of the soil thanks to the gradually south­turning exposure of the vineyard. Unique view over Meissen and the entire Elbe valley all the way to Dresden. The vines were repurchased in

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GOOD VINEYARDS Meissen Kapitelberg, Page 218/D3 42 hectares, south by southwest, 5–30%, loose, warm, stony, weathered syenite­ granite soil with small portion of fine earth Meissen Rosengründchen, Page 218/D3 16 hectares, south by southwest, 5–30%, medium­deep, weathered loess soils, partly mixed with sand, very water permeable and slightly acidic Ostritz Klosterberg, not shown 1 hectare, south by southeast, 15–40%, medium­deep weathered soils with some granite, interstratified sandstone and clay; terraced slope. Pesterwitz Jochhöhschlösschen, Page 218/F5

9.5 hectares, south, 5–10%, medium to deep soils of weathered sandstone broken

up by clay layers. Replanted site near the village of Pesterwitz. Pillnitz Königlicher Weinberg, Page 219/FG12

1 hectare, southwest, 15–40%, weathered soils of zweiglimmer granodiorite with quartz, river detritus on footslope, sand and loam deposits Radebeul Johannisberg, Page 218/DE45 27.6 hectares, southwest, 5–15%, warm soils of decomposed granite and syenite; predominantly sand in the lower area. Radebeul Steinrücken, Page 218/E3 18 hectares, south by southwest, 10–40%, stony weathered soils, parts with sand. The steep parcels are terraced. Seusslitz Heinrichsburg, Page 218/BC2 54 hectares, southwest, 5–18%, deep weathered stone soils, partly covered by loess, predominantly loess soils in the upper parcels, good water retention. One of the northernmost vineyards in Germany. Weinböhla Gellertberg, Page 218/CD34 29 hectares, south by southwest, 5–20%, rapidly warming, light sand soil with high permeability

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Area: 470 hectares Grape Varieties: Müller-Thurgau (20%), Riesling (15%), Weissburgunder (13%), Grauburgunder (9%), Spätburgunder (8%), Traminer (7%), Kerner (6%), Dornfelder (5%), Goldriesling (3%), Scheurebe (3%), Bacchus (2%), Regent (2%), Elbling (2%); Solaris, Gutedel, Frühburgunder, Portugieser, and Domina (each 1%); Kernling, Dunkelfelder, Müllerrebe, and Morio-Muskat (each .5%) Predominant Soil Types: The floor of the Elbe valley is dominated by slate in addition

to sandstone and marine sediment, overlaid by loess, clay, and alluvial sand. Average Annual Precipitation: 584 mm (Dresden) Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 40 mm (Dresden) Average Annual Temperature : 8.9 degrees C (Dresden) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,570 (Dresden) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service)

Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Late frosts, heavy rains that cause erosion, vine diseases, fungal infections, animal pests The Human Contribution to Terroir: The replanting of old sites following the political changes of 1989 and the reestablishment of growers and estates are still far from complete. There is still room for improvements in quality. Biggest Misconception: The biased belief that the wines are too expensive and thus unsellable in western Germany is countered by the high demand in Saxony, attributable to the value placed on local products.

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The territory of Saale-Unstrut lies on the fifty-first parallel,

marking the northernmost border for quality viticulture. The vineyards here span three federal states: about 606 hectares lie in Saxony-Anhalt, about 40 hectares in Thuringia (where the vines stretch from Jena to Bad Sulza), and 5 hectares in Werder an der Havel in the state of Brandenburg. Today, three subregions with 4 Grosslagen and 34 Einzellagen belong to Saale-Unstrut. Most of the vineyards sit in the river valleys or in nearby flat and steep sites, at altitudes between 100 and 250 meters. The vines, on steep slopes and terraces, require manual tending and mostly face southward; only in the Pfortenser Köppelberg vineyard near Bad Kösen do the vines face north. Weathered shell-limestone soils predominate geologically, but there are also sites of colored sandstone, loess loam, and marine bituminous marl (Kupferschiefer).

HISTORY

The recognized history of viticulture along the Saale and Unstrut rivers begins with its initial documented reference in the year 998. Emperor Otto III presented seven villages with land, farms, and vineyards to the Memleben

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monastery. It can be assumed that the spread of Christianity in Thuringia influenced viticulture. The monks of the Cistercian Sancta Maria Schulpforta monastery, founded in 1137, are primarily responsible for cultivating the central Saale valley and the region along the lower Unstrut. Over the following centuries, winegrowing experienced what would today be an inconceivable boom across Thuringia. In the sixteenth century it had about 10,000 hectares of vines. Wars, poor harvests, changing land-tenure patterns, and the expansion of other forms of agriculture slowly forced the reduction of viticulture. Increasingly, wines were imported from other regions where production was cheaper. Not until the region was annexed to Prussia at the 1815 Congress of Vienna did viticulture along the Saale and Unstrut stabilize. Tight controls and high tariffs on imports helped make local winegrowing profitable again. These advantages ended with the founding of the German Customs Union and the abolition of protective tariffs in 1834, and the region was once again deluged with cheap wines from western and southern Germany. The Naumburger Viticultural Society was founded in 1885. Its members strove to improve cultivation and grape breeding methods. The end of the nineteenth century not only brought mildew blights such as oidium and peronospora but also the invasion of phylloxera in 1887. The vintners of Saale-Unstrut experienced their biggest setback when their region was officially declared the first contaminated area. By 1919, only about one hundred hectares remained under vine. At the same time, the Imperial Biological Institute was founded in Naumburg, and its researchers provided invaluable data about grape growing and breeding. In 1934 the Vintners Union of Freyburg was founded (today the state viticultural office). At the end of the Second World War, even the vineyards along the Saale and Unstrut lay in rubble. With the partition of Germany and the founding of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), the market for wine in the West fell away.

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Winegrowing along the Saale and Unstrut persisted in the GDR, but it had no relation to any modern understanding of high-quality viticulture. In addition to facing difficulties in procuring suitable grape materials, the enterprise was marked by the outdated and inefficient production methods of the cooperatives that produced most of the wine. The resulting simple wines from a variety of grapes were mostly exported to other socialist states. Besides the state-controlled winegrowing of the Agricultural Production Community (Landwirtschaftliche Produktionsgenossenschaften, or LPG), a small group of private hobby vintners— cultivating only a few rows of vines apiece and learning from experience—produced wines for their own consumption. Because the state did not encourage extensive winegrowing, the lack of imported wines created a lucrative market for part-time vintners. After reunification, some of them purchased or leased parcels and turned their hobby into a career. Much redevelopment of vineyards has occurred since 1990, and it was these private initiatives that have reengaged and recapitalized the tradition-rich central German vineyards, giving the area a new profile. Today, the quality-oriented growers of the Saale-Unstrut include many of the former hobby vintners. The often-extreme weather conditions create worries for the vintners. Small islands of warmth form in the river valleys, providing a particularly mild microclimate. The

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sun shines about 1,600 hours per year, and the average annual temperature is about 9.1 degrees C. Yet, with only about 500 millimeters of precipitation a year, the SaaleUnstrut region is among the driest wine zones in Germany. Moreover, the region is prone to severe winters, making it difficult for vines to survive the season. In the winter of 1986–87, for example, temperatures reached −30 degrees C, freezing almost half the vines. To counteract this climatic variability, growers are constantly experimenting with new frost-resistant and high-yielding grape varieties. About thirty different grape varieties are now in use. Among the newer breeds, MüllerThurgau has been successful enough since the 1970s and 1980s to account for more than half of all plantings (now about 130 hectares), followed by Weissburgunder, Silvaner, Riesling, Kerner, Traminer, and Ruländer. During the GDR era, many German varieties were tested, of which only Kerner, Bacchus, Morio-Muskat (despite its susceptibility to frost), and Scheurebe are still around. Among red grapes, Portugieser, Dornfelder, Spätburgunder, and even Blauer Zweigelt have been established. The dry white and red wines of the region are characterized by fresh acidity. The quantity of half-dry (halbtrocken) wines is very small, although it will certainly increase in the future. Expensive sweet and nobly sweet Prädikat wines, certainly not produced prior to 1990, are now being produced in very small quantities.

Saale-Unstrut

Area: 651 hectares (ca. 606 in Saxonyanhalt, ca. 40 in thuringia, and 5 in Brandenburg) Grape Varieties: Müller-thurgau (20%), Weissburgunder (12%), Silvaner (9%), riesling (7%), Portugieser (7%), Kerner (6%), Dornfelder (6%), Bacchus (5%), traminer (4%), Spätburgunder (4%), Grauburgunder (4%), Gutedel (4%), Blauer Zweigelt (3%), regent (2%), lemberger (1%), Kernling (1%) Predominant Soil Types: Weathered shell limestone, colored sandstone, loess loam, and marine bituminous marl (Kupferschiefer)

Average Annual Precipitation: 543 mm (naumburg an der Saale) Average Precipitation at Harvest (October): 35 mm (naumburg an der Saale) Average Annual Temperature: 9.1 degrees C (naumburg an der Saale) Annual Hours of Sunshine: 1,600 (naumburg an der Saale) (Climate data for the years 1961–90. Source: German Weather Service) Main Dangers for Winegrowing: Severe winters, with temperatures as low as −30 degrees C; soil erosion; fungal infections.

The Human Contribution to Terroir: the replanting of old sites following the political events of 1989, mostly done by private vintners and estates, and the concomitant rejuvenation of the wine trade. Most of the part-time growers deliver their grapes to the Freyburg-Unstrut Vintners’ association. Biggest Misconception: new vine plantings are not permitted without the authorization of the european Union (eU). nevertheless, because of the loopholes in the tangle of eU laws, this once-blooming wine region may flourish again.

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Area: 13.5 hectares Altitude: 110–220 meters Exposure: South-southeast by southsouthwest Steepness: 25–45% Soil: Weathered shell limestone with a proportion of loess and a high skeletal content. Colored sandstone at the valley bottom. Most Important Grapes: Silvaner, Weissburgunder, Riesling, Blauer Zweigelt Most Important Producers: Bernard Pawis, Lützkendorf Characteristics: Historical terraced site near Freyburg cultivated since the Middle Ages. Subcontinental microclimate in the basin, which lies in the rain shadow of the Harz mountain range. Relatively long growing season. Wine: Intense, aromatic wines with a harmonious acid structure

Karsdorf Hohe Gräte Gieckau

Area: 14.6 hectares Altitude: 110–219 meters Exposure: South by southwest Steepness: 20–45% Soil: Up to 25 meters deep, exposed gypsum Keuper soil and shell limestone, quartzite in places Most Important Grapes: Silvaner, Riesling, Weissburgunder, Portugieser, Spätburgunder Most Important Producers: Lützkendorf Characteristics: Wind-sheltered site with dry, warm summers and mild winters. The site was expanded by 14.6 hectares in 1992. The original parcel contained 5.8 hectares and is the sole possession of the Lützkendorf estate. Wines with the name Karsdorf Hohe Gräte are marketed exclusively by this estate. Wine: Dense, structured wines with defined mineral notes

Freyburg Edelacker: renowned site of the central German winegrowing region.

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soil and shell limestone, shallow to mediumdeep Naumburg Sonneneck, Page 224/CD45 25 hectares, south, 20–50%, medium-deep, loamy sand and light loess-loam soils on colored sandstone with clay proportion; relatively sheltered site. Naumburg Steinmeister, Page 224/D34 37.1 hectares, southeast by south, 20–40%, shallow to medium-deep in the steep parcels, loamy weathered shell-limestone soils and deep loess loam in the flatter parts; turns to colored sandstone in the eastern parts. Schulpforte Köppelberg, Page 224/D3 12.7 hectares, south by west, parts north by east, 10–35%, loamy weathered shell limestone soil, some parts gravel; deep loess loam and alluvial loam in the lower parcels; very heterogeneous, exposed site. Weischütz Nüssenberg, Page 224/C3 53.6 hectares, southwest, 10–40%, loam as well as clayey weathered soils on top of shell limestone, deep loess-loam deposits in the valleys.

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Vineyard Index Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Allenberg (N) Aloisengarten (F) Altärchen (M) Altarberg (M) Altberg (B) Altdörr (Rhh) Alte Badstube am Doctorberg (M) Alte Burg (B) Alte Burg (HB) Alte Burg (B)

Vineyard (Region) Abelsberg (W) Abtei (M) Abtei (N) Abteiberg (M) Abtei Kloster Stuben (M) Abtei Rupertsberg (N) Abtey (Rhh)

Abtsberg (F) Abtsberg (M) Abtsberg (P) Abtsberg (M) Abtsberg (B) Abtsfronhof (P) Abtsleite (F) Adelberg (Rhh)

Adelpfad (Rhh) Adler (M) Äffchen (Rhh) Affenberg (Rhh) Agritiusberg (M) Ahrenberg (Rhh) Albachtaler (M) Alde Gott (B)

Alemannenbuck (B)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Stuttgart / Gaisburg / 186 E6 Bernkastel-Kues / Wehlen / 51 B3 Sponheim/— / 104 D4 (no. 90) Mesenich /— / 54 B4–5 Bremm /— / 54 B2 Bingen / Bingerbrück / 114 B5 Weiler bei Bingen /— Appenheim /— / 120 CE24 Gau-Algesheim /— Nieder-Hilbersheim /— Ober-Hilbersheim /— Partenheim /— Sankt Johann /— Sprendlingen /— Wolfsheim /— Alzenau / Hörstein / not shown, 216 Graach /— / 51 C5 Impflingen /— / 142 D3– 4 (no. 82) Mertesdorf / Maximin Grünhaus / 71 C4, 72 Offenburg / Zell-Weierbach / 168 CD23, 182 Bad Dürkheim /— / 138 A3 Würzburg /— / 211 BC12, 217 Armsheim /— / 120 EG24 Armsheim / Schimsheim Bermersheim v. d. Höhe /— Bornheim /— Ensheim /— Erbes-Büdesheim /— Flonheim /— Flonheim / Uffhofen Lonsheim /— Nack /— Nieder-Wiesen /— Sulzheim /— Wendelsheim /— Wörrstadt /— Wörrstadt / Rommersheim Engelstadt /— / 120 D34 (no. 130) Zell / Merl 54 E3 Wöllstein /— / 120 EF2 (no. 87) Worms / Heppenheim / 125 E34 Konz / Oberemmel / 62 C4 Nack /— / 120 G23 (no. 93) Wasserliesch /— / 46 B3 (no. 6) Achern / Oberachern / 166 C4 Lauf /— Sasbach / Obersasbach Sasbachwalden /— Schallstadt / Mengen / 172 AB5

Alte Lay (A) Altenberg Altenberg Altenberg Altenberg

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Altenberg (W) Altenberg (B) Altenberg (B) Altenberg (W) Altenberg (F) Altenberg (W) Altenberg (F) Altenberg (Rhh) Altenberg (M) Altenberg (M) Altenberg (M) Altenberg (B) Altenberg (N) Altenberg (W) Altenberg (W) Altenberg Altenberg Altenberg Altenberg Altenberg

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Altenberg (W) Altenberg (P) Altenberg (M) Altenburg (P) Altenburg (N) Altenforst (P) Alter Berg (W) Alter Berg (F) Alter Berg (P)

Alter Graben (F) Alte Römerstrasse (Rhh)

Raumbach/Glan /— / 104 F2 (no. 139) Alzenau / Michelbach (Dörsthöfe) / not shown Trittenheim /— / 48 D6, 49 DE12, 59 Ellenz-Poltersdorf /— / 54 AB56 Au /— / 173 B2 Friesenheim /— / 120 E6 (no. 219) Bernkastel-Kues / Bernkastel / 51 D5, 59 Bad Mergentheim / Dainbach / 200 F3 Bensheim / Amorbach / 155 C5, 157 Zwingenberg /— Emmendingen / Mundingen / 171 EF2, 183 Teningen / Köndringen Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Walporzheim / 36 C5, 41 Abtswind /— / 214 E5 Bad Bergzabern /— / 142 E2 (no. 101) Baden-Baden / Neuweier / 167 C5 Ballrechten-Dottingen /— / 172 E45 Müllheim / Britzingen Müllheim / Dattingen Sulzburg /— Sulzburg / Laufen Brackenheim / Stockheim / 191 C1 (no. 41) Boxberg / Oberschüpf / 200 E3 Bretten / Neibsheim / 164 CD34 Bruchsal / Heidelsheim Dörzbach /— / not shown Ergersheim /— / not shown Flein /— / 191 C4 (no. 16) Heilbronn /— Hammelburg / Feuerthal / 208 A2 Hammelburg / Westheim Hillesheim /— / 120 F6 (no. 252) Kanzem /— / 62 BC23, 65 Konz / Filzen Konz / Krettnach / 62 B45 Konz / Oberemmel / 62 C5 Lauda-Königshofen / Lauda / 200 D3 Lauda-Königshofen / Oberlauda Meddersheim /— / 104 E4 (no. 118) Niedernhall /— / not shown Weissbach /– Obersulm / Sülzbach / 192 EF56 Weinsberg / Wimmental Staufen / Grunern / 172 D5 Stuttgart / Untertürkheim / 187 E1 Theilheim /— / 211 C23 Trier / Avelsbach / 71 C3 Weinstadt / Beutelsbach / 187 DE34 Weinstadt / Schnait Weinstadt / Strümpfelbach / 187 DE3 Weisenheim am Sand /— / 137 F34 Wellen /— / 46 BC2 (no. 11) Wachenheim /— / 141 B4 Waldlaubersheim /— / 114 E34 Burrweiler /— / 142 B3 (no. 49) Aspach / Allmersbach / 191 E6 (no. 79) Tiefenstein / Lengfurt / 2Q7 G3, 216 Römerberg bei Speyer / Mechtersheim / 143 B2 (no. 47) Römerberg bei Speyer / Heiligenstein Bamberg /— / not shown Frei-Laubersheim /— / 120 F12 (no. 64) Volxheim /—

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen.

Bassgeige (B) Bastei (N) Bastel (F) Batterieberg (M) Batzenberg (B)

The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region) Alte Römerstrasse (N) Altes Löhl (P)

Althof (B) Ameisenberg (Mrh) Am Gaisberg (P) Am Heiligen Häuschen (Rhh) Am Hohen Stein (P) Amselberg (B) Amtgarten (M) Andreasberg (B) Andreasberg (M) Annaberg (P) Annaberg (M) Antoniusberg (M) Antoniusbrunnen (M) Apostelberg (N) Apostelgarten (F) Apotheke (M) Arlesgarten (F) Arrasburg-Schlossberg (M) Arzlay (M) Aspenberg (N) Attilafelsen (B)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Mandel /— / 104 C4 (no. 75) Landau in der Pfalz /— / 142 CD4 (no. 65) Landau in der Pfalz / Mörlheim Landau in der Pfalz / Queichheim Ottersweier / Hub / 166 BC4 St. Goar /— / 76 G4 St. Goar / Werlau Herxheimweyher /— / 142 DE5 (no. 85) Worms / Wies-Oppenheim / 125 EF4

Rittersheim /— / not shown Gengenbach / Reichenbach / 166 G23 Mülheim /— / 51 D3 Ortenberg /— / 168 DE23 Trier / Tarforst / 71 D34 Kallstadt /— / 137 F1 Schweich /— / 48 E2 Serrig /— / 62 G23 Saarburg /— / 62 E2 Guldental / Heddesheim / 114 F3 Alzenau / Michelbach / not shown, 216 Trittenheim /— / 48 D6, 49 D1, 58 Gerolzhofen /— / not shown Alf /— / 54 E12 Cochem / Cond / 56 G34 Oberndorf /— / 104 F5 (no. 167) Breisach / Niederrimsingen / 170 DG24 Breisach / Oberrimsingen Freiburg / Munzingen Freiburg / Opfingen Freiburg / Tiengen Freiburg / Waltershofen Gottenheim /— Merdingen /— Schallstadt / Mengen Auf dem Zimmerberg (N) Oberstreit /— / 104 D4 (no. 124) Auf der Heide (M) Traben-Trarbach / Wolf / 53 E3 Auf der Wiltinger Kupp (M) Konz / Kommlingen / 62 B3 Auflangen (Rhh) Nierstein /— / 123 CD56 Nierstein / Schwabsburg Augenscheiner (M) Trier / Biewer / 71 C2 Augustinerberg (B) Breisach /— / 170 E1 Aulenberg (Rhh) Uelversheim /— / 120 F6 (no. 260) Aulerde (Rhh) Westhofen /— / 125 B34, 129 Ausoniusstein (M) Lehmen /— / 57 CD3 Authental (Rhh) Guntersblum /— / 121 F1 (no. 266) Backöfchen (N) Backofen (Mrh) Badberg (F) Badstube (M) Bärental (F) Baiken (Rhg) Baron (P)

Wallhausen /— / 104 C4 (no. 19) Kaub /— / 80 AB3, 81 Aschaffenburg /— / not shown Bernkastel-Kues / Bernkastel / 51 CD56 Margretshöchheim /— / 209 E4 Eltville / Rauenthal / 87 B3, 92 St. Martin /— / 142 A45 (no. 9)

Bauernberge (S) Bausch (F) Beilberg (B) Belz (P) Benediktinerberg (M) Benediktusberg (F) Bengel (B) Benn (P) Benn (Rhh) Berg (W) Berg (N) Berg (A) Berg (Rhg) Berg (Rhg) Berg (W)

Berg (W) Berg (F) Berg (P) Berg (N) Berg (W)

Berg-Bildstock (Rhg) Bergel (P) Bergel (P) Berghalde (W) Berghalde (W) Berg Kaisersteinfels (Rhg) Bergkirche (Rhh) Bergkloster (Rhh)

Bergle (B) Bergle (B) Bergpfad (Rhh) Berg-Rondell (F) Berg Roseneck (Rhg) Berg Rottland (Rhg) Bergschlösschen (M) Berg Schlossberg (Rhg) Bergwäldle (B) Bernstein (Mrh)

Vogtsburg / Oberbergen / 170 BC34, 183 Traisen / — / 107 A45, 112 Castell / Greuth / 214 E5 Enkirch /— / 53 E4, 59 Ehrenkirchen / Kirchhofen / 172 AC56 Ehrenkirchen / Norsingen Ehrenkirchen / Scherzingen Pfaffenweiler/— Schallstadt /— Schallstadt / Wolfenweiler Cossebaude / Oberwartha / 218 EF45 Merbitz /— Castell /— / 214 F5 Grossrinderfeld /— / 200 C3 Werbach /— Wachenheim /— / 141 B4 Trier / Olewig / 71 DE 2 Zellingen / Retzbach / 209 D4, 217 D4 Meersburg /— / 180 D6, 183 Albsheim /— / 137 B1 Obrigheim /— Westhofen /— / 125 B3 Asperg /— / 191 G23 (no. 75) Markgröningen /— Bad Kreuznach / Winzenheim / 104 C5 (no. 52) Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Heppingen / 37 B2 Felsberg (Schwalm-Eder-Kreis) / Böddiger /— Hochheim /— / 89 F3 Wiesbaden / Kostheim Korb /— / 187 BC34 Winnenden /— Winnenden / Hanweiler Langenbrettach / Brettach / 192 D6 Markt Eisenheim / Untereisenheim / 213 D3 Volkach / Escherndorf Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Diedesfeld / 138 F34 Roxheim /— / 104 C4 (no. 79), 115 Stuttgart / Bad Cannstatt / 186 CE36 Stuttgart / Feuerbach Stuttgart / Münster Stuttgart / Wangen Stuttgart / Zuffenhausen Walluf / Niederwalluf / 87 B4 Edenkoben /— / 142 B34 (no. 10) Grünstadt /— / 137 C1 Kressbronn/Bodensee /— / 180 E34 Remshalden / Grunbach / 187 D4 Rüdesheim /— / 86 E2, 92 Nierstein /— / 123 C56 Bermersheim /— / 125 BC14 Dintesheim /— Esselborn /— Flomborn /— Gundersheim /— Gundheim /— Hangen-Weisheim /— Westhofen /— Freiburg / Lehen / 171 G2, 183 Offenburg / Fessenbach / 168 DE2 Friesenheim /— / 120 E6 (no. 220) Dettelbach /— / 211 B5, 217 Mainstockheim /— Rüdesheim /— / 86 E2, 92 Rüdesheim /— / 86 E23, 92 Saarburg /— / 62 E12 Rüdesheim /— / 86 E12, 92 Wiesloch /— / 162 G2 Oberwesel /— / 80 B23, 81 Oberwesel / Engehöll

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Bischofsberg (F) Bischofsberg (rhg) Bischofsgarten (P)

Bischofshub (Mrh) Bischofskreuz (P)

Bischofsleite (SU) Bischofstein (M) Bischofstuhl (M) Bischofsweg (P) Blattenberg (M) Bleidenberg (M) Blücherhöhe (P) Blücherpfad (rhh) Blüchertal (Mrh) Blümchen (M) Blütengrund (SU)

Blume (a) Blume (rhh) Bocksberg (n) Bockshaut (rhh) Bockstein (rhh) Bockstein (M) Bockstein (rhh) Bodental-Steinberg (rhg) Böhlig (P)

Bühl / eisental / 167 CD45 Bad Dürkheim / Ungstein / 137 FG23 Oberwesel / Urbar / 80 A23, 81 Oberndorf /— / 104 F5 (no. 168) Achern / Oberachern / 166 C4 Malterdingen /— / 171 E12, 183 Teningen / Heimbach Niederburg /— / 80 B2 Oberwesel /— durbach /— / 168 C4 Senheim /— / 54 C5 Ediger-Eller / eller / 54 B3 Frankweiler /— / 142 C3 (no. 68) Koblenz / Güls / 57 A4 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Gimmeldingen an der Weinstrasse / 141 E34, 148 Freimersheim /— / 142 B5 (no. 35) nierstein /— / 123 D45 Nierstein / Schwabsburg Flonheim /— / 120 F3 (no. 96) Flonheim / Uffhofen roxheim /— / 104 C45 (no. 84), 115 Sommerloch /— / 104 C4 (no. 21) arnstein /— / 209 BC56 Arnstein / Halsheim Arnstein / Heugrumbach Arnstein / Müdesheim Arnstein / Reuchelheim Grossheubach /— / 206 F3, 216 rüdesheim /— / 86 E23 Forst an der Weinstrasse /— / 141 AB5 Friedelsheim /— Wachenheim /— Oberdiebach /— / 80 F4 Böchingen /— / 142 BC34 Burrweiler /— Flemlingen /— Gleisweiler /— Knöringen /— Landau in der Pfalz / Dammheim Landau in der Pfalz / Nussdorf Roschbach /— Walsheim /— Wetterzeube /— / not shown Burgen /— / 57 E2 Cochem / Sehl / 56 G4 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Mussbach an der Weinstrasse / 141 FG45 Mehring /— / 48 EF45 alken /— / 57 D3 edenkoben /— / 142 B4 (no. 15) Ober-Flörsheim /— / 125 CD12 Kaub /— / 80 BC4 nittel /— / 46 C2 (no. 14) Burgwerben /— / 224 CD36 Goseck /— Naumburg / Eulau Naumburg / Grossjena Schkortleben / Kriechau rech /— / 36 D3 Stadecken-Elsheim / elsheim / 120 CD4 (no. 195) Feilbingert /— / 104 E4 (no. 156) Gau-Bickelheim /— / 120 E23 (no. 117) Wöllstein /— Ingelheim / Gross-Winternheim / 120 C4 (no. 139) Ockfen /— / 62 E3, 66 Stadecken-Elsheim / elsheim / 120 D4 (no. 193) Lorch /— / 85 FG56 Wachenheim /— / 138 B4

Börnchen (rhh) Bopser (W) Bornpfad (rhh) Bottchen (M) Bräunersberg (P) Bratenhöfchen (M) Brauneberg (M) Brauneberg (M) Brauneberg (M) Brauneberg (M) Braune Kupp (M) Braunfels (M) Brautrock (M) Breinsberg (P) Brotwasser (W) Bruderberg (M) Brudersberg (rhh) Bruderschaft (M) Brückchen (rhh) Brücke (n) Brückes (n) Brückstück (M) Brüderberg (M) Bründelsberg (P)

Harxheim /— / 120 D6 (no. 184) Gerlingen /— / not shown Guntersblum /– / 121 F1 (no. 265), 130 Wittlich /— / not shown Ottersheim / Zellertal /— / not shown Bernkastel-Kues / Bernkastel / 51 D5, 59 Bekond /— / 48 C4 Klotten /— / 56 F34 Oberfell /— / 57 D3 rivenich /— / 48 B45 Wiltingen /— / 62 B2, 67 Wiltingen /— / 62 CD34, 67 Bullay /— / 54 D23 rüssingen /— / not shown Kernen / Stetten / 187 E2, 197 Mertesdorf / Maximin Grünhaus / 71 C4, 73 nierstein /— / 123 C5, 126 Klüsserath /— / 48 BC46, 59 nierstein /— / 123 D5 Oberhausen an der nahe /— / 107 C2, 110 Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 43), 108 Winningen /— / 57 B4 Langsur /— / 46 B3 (no. 3) Lingenfeld /— / 142 B6, 143 B1 (no. 45) Schwegenheim /— Brünnchen (Mrh) nochern /— / 76 F4 Brunnenhäuschen (rhh) Westhofen /— / 125 B3, 130 Bubeneck (P) ellerstadt /— / 137 G34 Bubenstück (rhh) Bingen / Gaulsheim / 120 C12 (no. 5) Bühl (B) Merdingen /— / 170 EF34 Bürgel (rhh) Flörsheim-Dalsheim / dalsheim / 125 D2, 124 Bürgergarten (P) Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Haardt an der Weinstrasse / 141 F3, 145 Burg (W) esslingen /— / 187 F2 Burg (B) Heidelberg /— / 162 EF2 Burg (F) Elfershausen / Engenthal / 208 Elfershausen / Machtilshausen Elfershausen / Trimberg Euerdorf / Wirmsthal Fuchsstadt /— Hammelburg /— Hammelburg / Feuerthal Hammelburg / Saaleck Hammelburg / Westheim Ramsthal /— Sulzthal /— Burgberg (W) abstatt /— / 191 CD5 (no. 2) Ilsfeld / auenstein Burgberg (M) alken /— / 57 D3 Burgberg (n) dorsheim /— / 114 E5, 108 Burgberg (rhh) ingelheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 146), 131 Burgberg (M) Lösnich /— / 53 EF1 Burgberg (a) Mayschoss /— / 36 CD3 Burgberg (W) Steinheim /— / 191 F5 (no. 77) Burgberg (M) Traben-Trarbach / Trarbach / 53 G4 Burgberg (M) Trier / Olewig / 71 D23 Burg Bischofsteiner (M) Hatzenport /— / 57 E2 Burg Coreidelsteiner (M) Klotten /— / 56 F4 Burg ehrenberg (B) Bad Rappenau / Heinsheim / not shown Burggarten (a) Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Heimersheim / 37 B2, 39 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Lohrsdorf Burggarten (P) Bockenheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 137 A12 Burggarten (a) dernau /— / 36 CD34 Burggraf (M) alf /— / 54 D2 Burggraf (B) rauenberg /— / 164 A4 Burg Gutenfels (Mrh) Kaub /— / 80 C4 Burghaide (W) Weinstadt / Beutelsbach / 187 D34, 197 Weinstadt / Schnait Burg Hammerstein (Mrh) Dattenberg /— / not shown Hammerstein /—

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Burg Ravensburger Dicker Franz (B) Burg Ravensburger Husarenkappe (B) Burg Ravensburger Löchle (B) Burg Rheinfels (Mrh) Burg Rodenstein (Rhh)

Burgstall (B)

Vineyard (Region)

Burg Hoheneck (F)

Burg Katz (Mrh) Burglay (M) Burglay (M) Burglay-Felsen (M) Burg Lichteneck (B)

Burgmauer (M) Burg Maus (Mrh) Burg Neuenfels (B)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Kasbach-Ohlenberg /— Leubsdorf /— Leutesdorf /— Linz /— Rheinbrohl /— Dietersheim / Walddachsbach / not shown Ipsheim /— Ipsheim / Dottenheim Ipsheim / Kaubenheim St. Goarshausen /— / 76 G4 Kröv /— / 53 DE34 Minheim /— / 49 AB12 Zell /— / 54 EF4 Emmendingen / Mundingen / 171 CF12 Ettenheim /— Ettenheim / Altdorf Herbolzheim /— Herbolzheim / Bleichheim Herbolzheim / Broggingen Herbolzheim / Tutschfelden Herbolzheim / Wagenstadt Kenzingen /— Kenzingen / Bombach Kenzingen / Hecklingen Kenzingen / Nordweil Malterdingen /— Ringsheim /— Teningen / Heimbach Teningen / Köndringen Schweich /— / 48 CE23 St. Goarshausen / Ehrental / 76 F34 St. Goarshausen / Wellmich Auggen /— / 172 DG25, 175 AB24 Bad Bellingen /— Badenweiler /— Badenweiler / Lipburg Ballrechten-Dottingen /— Müllheim /— Müllheim / Britzingen Müllheim / Dattingen Müllheim / Feldberg Müllheim / Hügelheim Müllheim / Niederweiler Müllheim / Vögisheim Müllheim / Zunzingen Neuenburg /— Neuenburg / Steinenstadt Schliengen /— Schliengen / Liel Schliengen / Mauchen Schliengen / Niedereggenen Schliengen / Obereggenen Sulzburg /— Sulzburg / Laufen

Burgstall (W) Burg Warsberg (M) Burgweg (Rhh) Burgweg (P) Burgweg (P) Burgweg (P) Burgweg (Rhh) Burgweg (N)

Burgweg (Rhg)

Burgweg (F)

Burg Wildeck (W) Burg Windeck Kastanienhalde (B) Burgwingert (B) Burg Zähringen (B)

Busslay (M) Calmont (M) Carlsberg (M) Carlsfelsen (M) Castellberg (B) Castellberg (B)

Sulzfeld /— / 165 B34, 182 Sulzfeld /— / 165 B3, 182 Sulzfeld /— / 165 B4, 182 St. Goar /— / 76 G4 St. Goar / Werlau Bermersheim /— / 125 CD14 Flörsheim-Dalsheim / Dalsheim Flörsheim-Dalsheim / Nieder-Flörsheim Mörstadt /— Öber-Flörsheim /— Hagnau /— / 180 D6, 181 BD12 Immenstaad /— Immenstaad / Kippenhausen Markdorf /— Ingelfingen / Criesbach / not shown Niedernhall /— Wincheringen /— / 46 D12 (no. 17) Bodenheim /— / 120 C6 (no. 170), 127 Mainz / Laubenheim Grosskarlbach /— / 137 D23 Kindenheim /— / 137 A1 Lambsheim /— / 137 DF45 Weisenheim am Sand /— Worms / Weinsheim / 125 EF45 Altenbamberg /— / 106, 107 Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / Ebernburg Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / Münster Duchroth /— Niederhausen an der Nahe /— Norheim /— Oberhausen an der Nahe /— Schlossböckelheim /— Traisen /— Waldböckelheim /— Geisenheim /— / 86 DE14 Lorch /— Lorch / Lorchhausen Rüdesheim /— Rüdesheim / Eibingen Iphofen /— / 214 FG34 Iphofen / Possenheim Markt Einersheim /— Willanzheim /— Abstatt /— / 191 C5 (no. 3), 196 Bühl /— / 166 B4 Bühl / Neusatz Bruchsal / Heimsheim / 164 D3 Bruchsal / Obergrombach Denzlingen /— / 171 FG24 Emmendingen / Hochburg Freiburg /— Freiburg / Lehen Glottertal /— Gundelfingen /— Gundelfingen / Wildtal Heuweiler /— Sexau /— Waldkirch / Buchholz Erden /— / 52 E6 Bremm /— / 54 B2, 59 Ediger-Eller / Eller Vendenz /— / 51 E4 Palzem /— / 46 D1 (no. 20) Ballrechten-Dottingen /— / 172 CD2 Vogtsburg / Achkarren / 170 CD2 Ihringen /—

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Centgericht (HB) Centgrafenberg (F) Chorherrenhalde (B) Closterweinberg (W) Cyriakusberg (F)

Heppenheim /— / 155 E5, 157 Bürgstadt /— / 206 FG45, 210 Meersburg /— / 180 C5 Maulbronn /— / 190 E4 (no. 52) Sulzfeld /— / 211 D5, 217

dabug (F)

randersacker /— / 211 CD23 Randersacker / Lindelbach Zornheim /— / 120 D5 (no. 232) Oberschwarzach / Wiebelsberg / not shown Brackenheim /— / 191 C1 (no. 35) Brackenheim / Haberschlacht Grossheringen / Kaatschen-Weichau / 224 E3, 225 Oestrich-Winkel / Winkel / 86 CD45 Wiesbaden / Schierstein / 87 AB56 Heidelberg /— / 162 F2, 182 Öhringen / Michelbach am Wald / 193 EF34 Pfedelbach / Harsberg Pfedelbach / Heuholz Pfedelbach / Oberohrn Pfedelbach / Untersteinbach appenheim /— / 120 CD3 (no. 42) Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / ahrweiler / 36 B6, 41 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Bad Neuenahr Oppenheim /— / 122 E6 Hochheim /— / 89 Hochheim / Massenheim Flörsheim /— Flörsheim / Wicker Wiesbaden / Delkenheim Wiesbaden / Kostheim Münster-Sarmsheim / Münster / 114 D5, 109 Goseck /— / 224 C5, 225 Treis-Karden / Karden / 56 F6 Mandel /— / 104 C4 (no. 77) norheim /— / 107 B3, 110 Mesenich /— / 54 C5 Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 BD12 Trier / — / 71 D2, 59 Trier / Olewig Zeltingen-Rachtig / Zeltingen / 51 B3 Trier / Olewig / 71 D2

dachgewann (rhh) dachs (F) dachsberg (W) dachsberg (SU) dachsberg (rhg) dachsberg (rhg) dachsbuckel (B) dachsteiger (W)

daubhaus (rhh) daubhaus (a) daubhaus (rhh) Daubhaus (Rhg)

dautenpflänzer (n) dechantenberg (SU) dechantsberg (M) dellchen (n) dellchen (n) deuslay (M) Deutelsberg (Rhg) deutschherrenberg (M) deutschherrenberg (M) deutschherrenköpfchen (M) deutschordensberg (F) dezberg (W) dieblesberg (W)

doctor (M) doktor (rhh) doktor (P) doktorberg (M) doktorgarten (B) domberg (n) domberg (n) Domblick (Rhh)

domdechaney (rhg) domgarten (M) domherr (F) domherr (M) Domherr (Rhh)

röllbach /— / 206 E3 Eberstadt /— / 192 E45 Weinsberg / Gellmersbach Löwenstein / Hösslinsülz / 192 EG56, 193 FG1 Obersulm / affaltrach Obersulm / Willsbach Bernkastel-Kues / Bernkastel / 51 D5, 55 dexheim /— / 120 E6, 121 E1 (no. 237) Venningen /— / 142 B45 (no. 33) Waldrach /— / 71 D5 Ihringen / Blankenhornsberg / 170 D2, 179 Bad Sobernheim /— / 104 D3 (no. 122) Waldlaubersheim /— / 114 EF34 Hohen-Sülzen /— / 125 DF13 Mölsheim /— Monsheim /— Monsheim / Kriegsheim Offstein /— Wachenheim /— Hochheim /— / 89 G3, 96 Winningen /— / 57 B4 iphofen /— /— Piesport /— / 49 A1, 56 Essenheim /— / 120 CE45 Gabsheim /— Klein-Winternheim /— Mainz /—

domherrenberg (M) domherrenberg (M) dominikanerberg (M) dominikanerberg (M) domlay (a)

domprobst (M) doosberg (rhg) dormenacker (B) dornpfad (rhh) dornberg (F) drachenfels (Mrh) drachenstein (rhg) drosselborn (rhh) dürrenberg (B) dullgärten (M) ebenrain (B) eberfürst (W) ebersberg (rhh) ebersberg (rhh) eck (a) eckartsberg (B) eckberg (B) eckberg (B) eckweg (HB) edelacker (SU) edelberg (M) edelberg (n) edelberg (n) edelberg (B) edelfrau (F) edelmann (rhh) edelmann (rhg) edle Weingärten (rhh) eherieder Berg (F) ehrenberg (W) ehrenberg (M) eich (F) eichberg (B)

eichberg (B) eichelberg (rhh) eichelberg (W)

eichelberg (rhh) eichelberg (B) eichert (B) eichwäldele (B) eilfingerberg (W) einsiedel (F) eiserne Hand (rhh) Elbhänge (S)

Mainz / Budenheim Ober-Olm /— Saulheim /— Schornsheim /— Stadecken-Elsheim / Elsheim Stadecken-Elsheim / Stadecken Udenheim /— Trier / Kürenz / 71 C3 Zell /— / 54 FG45 Kasel /— / 71C5 Morscheid /— / 71 E5 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Ahrweiler / 36 C45, 41 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Walporzheim Graach /— / 51 C5, 55 Oestrich-Winkel / Oestrich / 87 CD1, 98 Heidelberg /— / 162 F2 Gabsheim /— / 120 E45 (no. 210) Mainbernheim /— /— Bad Honnef / rhöndorf /— Königswinter /— rüdesheim /— / 86 E23 appenheim /— / 120 CD3 (no. 45) Schallstadt / Wolfenweiler / 172 B6 igel /— / 46 B3 (no. 1) Wertheim / Lindelbach / 200 A2 eberstadt /— / 192 CD56 Neuenstadt am Kocher / Cleversulzbach Bodenheim /— / 120 C6 (no. 171), 130 Nierstein / Schwabsburg / 123 CD4 altenahr /— / 36 C2, 38 Altenahr / reimerzhoven Breisach /— / 170 E1 Baden-Baden /— / 166 A56 Bötzingen /— / 170 CD4 Heppenheim /— / 155 EF5 Freyburg /— / 224 C34, 225 enkirch /— / 53 D4 Lauschied /— / 104 E2 (no. 120) Meddersheim /— / 104 E2 (no. 119) Tauberbischofsheim /— / 200 C3, 201 Triefenstein / Homburg am Main / 207 G3 Mainz / Laubenheim / 120 C6 (no. 164) Oestrich-Winkel / Mittelheim / 86 CD56 Dittelsheim-Hessloch / Hessloch / 125 A34 Biebelried / Kaltensondheim / 211 C45 Kitzingen / Eherieder Mühle Leonberg /— / not shown Waldrach /— / 71 D5 rothenburg ob der Tauber /— / 201 G3 denzlingen /— / 171 B34, 183 Glottertal/— Heuweiler /— Vogtsburg / Oberrotweil / 170 C2, 176 Fürfeld /— / 120 F1 (no. 74) Mühlacker / Lienzingen / 190 E45 (no. 54) Ölbronn-Dürrn / Dürrn Ölbronn-Dürrn / Ölbronn neu-Bamberg /— / 120 F1 (no. 78) Sinsheim / Hilsbach / 164 B56 Sasbach / Jechtingen / 170 B2, 181 Sasbach / Obersasbach / 166 C4 Maulbronn /— / 190 E4 (no. 51), 197 Klingenberg am Main /— / 206 E2 Guntertsblum /— / 121 F12 (no. 246) Cossebaude / Oberwartha / 218 EG35, 219 FG12 Dresden / Loschwitz Dresden / Pillnitz Dresden / Wachwitz

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Vineyard (Region)

Elfenlay (Mrh) Elisabethenberg (B)

Elisenberg (M) Elkersberg (N) Ellergrub (M) Elster (P) Elzhofberg (M) Engelgrube (M) Engelmannsberg (Rhg) Engelsberg (B) Engelsberg (P) Engelsberg (Rhh) Engelsberg (Rhh) Engelsberg (F) Engelsfelsen (B) Engelstein (Mrh) Engelströpfchen (M) Enggass (M) Englischer Garten (SU) Engweg (W) Enselberg (B) Erkenbrecht (P) Ermtal (SU) Erntebringer (Rhg)

Erzgrube (N) Eselsberg (W) Eselsberg (F) Eselsberg (F) Eselsbuckel (P) Eselshaut (P) Eselspfad (Rhh) Eselstreiber (Rhh) Esper (P) Euchariusberg (M) Euchariusberg (M) Eulengrund (F) Ewig Leben (F)

Fächern (M)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Merbitz /— Pesterwitz /— Boppard /— / 76 DE12 Hilzingen /— / not shown Singen /– Singen / Hohentwiel Mülheim /— / 51 E4 Veldenz /— Alsenz /— / 104 F5 (no. 161) Enkirch /— / 53 F4 Forst an der Weinstrasse /— / 141 C45 Ediger-Eller / Ediger / 54 C4 Neumagen-Dhron / Neumagen / 49 CD12 Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 C12, 99 Endingen /— / 170 AC34 Herxheim bei Landau in der Pfalz /— / 142 DE45 (no. 84) Nackenheim /— / 123 B5 Offstein /— / 125 EF3 Sommerach /— / 213 EF45 Bühlertal /— / 167 DE5, 182 Boppard (Bopparder Hamm) /— / 76 CD23, 81 Spay /— Ediger– Eller / Eller / 54 AB23 Thörnich /— / 48 C4 Salsitz / Grana / not shown Niedernhall /— / not shown Weissbach /— Sasbach / Jechtingen / 170 BC23 Vogtsburg / Bischoffingen Neustadt an der Weinstrasse /— / 138 F23 Dorndorf /— /— Geisenheim /— / 86 CE46 Geisenheim / Johannisberg Oestrich-Winkel / Mittelheim Oestrich-Winkel / Winkel Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / Ebernburg / 107 B4 Flein /— / 191 C4 (no. 17) Kitzingen /— / 211 C5 Kolitzheim / Stammheim / 213 C4 Niederotterbach /— / 142 F5 (no. 108) Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Mussbach an der Weinstrasse / 141 EG34, 151 Appenheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 44) Eckelsheim /— / 120 F3 (no. 60) Kerzenheim /— / not shown Konz /— / 62 B2 Konz / Krettnach / 62 AB5 Konz / Niedermennig Zeil am Main / Schmachtenberg / not shown Randersacker /— / 211 BC23 Theilheim /— Niederfell /— / 57 BC3

Fässerlay (Mrh) Fahrberg (M) Fahrberg (M) Falkenberg (N) Falkenberg (Rhh) Falkenberg (F) Falkenberg (M) Falklay (M) Falklay (M) Fels (Rhh) Fels (M) Fels (N) Fels (N) Felsen (Rhh) Felsenberg (N) Felsenberg (N) Felsenberg (N) Felseneck (N) Felseneck (N) Felseneck (N) Felseneck (N) Felsengarten (W)

Felsengarten (B) Felsenköpfchen (N) Felsenkopf (M) Felsensteyer (N) Felsentreppchen (M) Felslay (M) Fettgarten (M) Feuerbach (F) Feuerberg (N) Feuerberg Feuerberg Feuerberg Feuerberg Feuerberg Feuerberg Feuerberg

(N) (M) (M) (N) (Rhh) (B) (P)

Feuerlay (Mrh) Feuermännchen (P) Feuerstein (F) Feuersteinrossel (N) Findling (Rhh) First (F) First (B) Fischer (F) Fischerpfad (Rhh) Flatterberg (W) Försterlay (M) Fohrenberg (B) Fohrenberg (B) Forst (N)

Boppard /— / 76 D12, 81 Kobern-Gondorf / Kobern / 57 B3 Lehmen / Moselsürsch / 57 D3 Löf / Kattenes Alsenz /— / 104 F5 (no. 163) Dienheim/— / 123 E56, 127 Donnersdorf / Falkenstein / not shown Donnersdorf / Traustadt Piesport /— / 49 A1 Burg /– / 53 CD4 Reil /– / 53 BC34 Frei-Laubersheim /— / 120 F1 (no. 68) Konz / Könen/ 62 B2 St. Katharinen /— / 104 C4 (no. 72) Windesheim /— / 114 F3 Dintesheim /— / 125 BC12 Eppelsheim /— Duchroth /— / 107 BC12 Oberhausen an der Nahe /— Eckenroth /— / 104 B4 (no. 1) Schlossböckelheim /— / 107 B2, 111 Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / Bad Münster am Stein / 107 A5, 112 Bockenau /— / 104 D3 (no. 97), 112 Gutenberg /— / 104 C45 (no. 29) Wallhausen/— / 104 BC4 (no. 15), 115 Besigheim-Bissingen / Besigheim / 191 DF 24 (no. 68) Besigheim-Bissingen / Bissingen Gemmrigheim/— Hessigheim /— Löchgau /— Walheim /— Überlingen /— / 180 A34 Bretzenheim /— / 104 BC56 (no. 62) Trittenheim /— / 48 D6, 59 Niederhausen an der Nahe/— / 107 B3, 115 Wittlich /— / not shown Mertesdorf / Lorenzhof / 71 C4, 73 Zell / Merl / 54 E35 Castell /— / 214 F5 Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / Ebernburg / 107 B4 Duchroth /— / 107 C1 Ediger-Eller / Ediger / 54 BC34 Ernst /— / 56 G4 Feilbingert/— / 104 E4 (no. 154) Flomborn /— / 125 C12, 130 Vogtsburg / Burkheim / 170 B2, 179 Bad Dürkheim /— / 136 EG6, 137 EG14 Bad Dürkheim / Leistadt Ellerstadt /— Gönnheim /— Kallstadt /— Weisenheim am Berg /— Boppard /— / 76 D2, 79 Neuleiningen /— / 196 D6 Röttingen /— / 200 E6, 201 Oberndorf /— / 104 F5 (no. 166) Nierstein /— / 123 C5 Eussenheim /— / 209 B34 Wertheim / Reicholzheim / 200 A12, 201 Frickenhausen/— / 211 E4, 217 Aisheim /— / 121 F1 (no. 293), 127 Forchtenberg /— / not shown Forchtenberg / Ernsbach Lösnich /— / 53 E1, 59 Ihringen /— / 170 D23 Meersburg /— / 180 D56 Stetten /— Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 39)

V i n e ya r d i n d e x

Forst (P) Forstberg (a) Forstberg (W) Forstgrube (W) Frankenberg (B) Frankenberger Schlossstück (F)

Frankenhell (Mrh) Frankenstein (rhh) Frankenthal (rhg) Franzensberger (B) Franziskaner (B) Frauenberg (M) Frauenberg (rhh) Frauenberg (B) Frauengarten (rhh) Frauenländchen (P) Freudental (B) Freundstück (P) Fröhlich (rhh) Froher Weingarten (Mrh) Frohnwingert (P) Frohwingert (Mrh) Fronberg (F) Fronhof (P) Frühlingsplätzchen (n) Frühmess (P) Frühmesse (rhh) Frühmessler (B) Fuchs (M) Fuchsberg (rhg) Fuchsen (n) Fuchshöhle (M) Fuchsloch (rhh) Fuchsloch (P)

Fuchsmantel (P) Funkenberg (M) Fürstenberg (F)

Fürstenberg (Mrh) Fürstenlager (HB)

Gäns (M) Gärkammer (a) Gärtchen (M)

edesheim /— / 142 B4 (no. 26) Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / ahrweiler / 36 B56 Oberstenfeld /— / Oberstenfeld / Gronau 191 DE56 (no. 9) illingen /— / 190 F6 (no. 57) Lauda-Königshofen / Lauda / 200 D3 Lauda-Königshofen / Marbach Bad Windsheim / Wiebelsheim / not shown Ergersheim /— Ippesheim /— Ippesheim / Bullenheim Markt Nordheim /— Markt Nordheim / Ulsenheim Seinsheim /— Sugenheim / Krassolzheim Sugenheim / Ingolstadt Weigenheim /— Weigenheim / Frankenberg Weigenheim / Reusch Willanzheim / Hüttenheim damscheid /— / 80 B12 Freimersheim /— / 124 AB56 Rüdesheim / assmannshausen / 86 E1, 93 Offenburg / Fessenbach / 168 E3, 182 Ortenberg /— Breisach / Oberrimsingen / 170 F3 Bremm /— / 54 B23, 59 neef /— Flörsheim-Dalsheim / nieder-Flörsheim / 125 D2 Schliengen / Mauchen / 175 A3, 183 Wintersheim /— /120 F6 (no. 254) Kleinkarlbach /— / 137 D1 Ortenberg /— / 168 DE23 Forst an der Weinstrasse /— / 141 B5, 147 Bechenheim /— / 124 B4 niederheimbach /— / 80 EF5 Oberheimbach /— Oberhausen /— / 142 EF3 (no. 96) St. Goar /— / 76 G4 St. Goar / Werlau Mühlbach /— / 209 C3 Bad dürkheim /— / 138 A34 Monzingen /— / 104 D2 (no. 109), 113 Gleiszellen-Gleishorbach /— / 142 E2 (no. 99) alsheim /— / 121 FG1 (no. 287), 130 Sinsheim /— / 167 A5 Saarburg /— / 62 E2, 67 Geisenheim /— / 86 E34 Laubenheim /— / 114 F5 Kobern-Gondorf / Gondorf / 57 C3 Gau-Odernheim /— / 120 FG5 (no. 274) Hochdorf-Assenheim / Hochdorf / 138 BC56, 139 BC1 Rödersheim-Gronau / rödersheim Bad dürkheim /— / 138 A23, 150 Wachenheim /— Müden /— / 57 F1 Dettelbach / Neusetz / 213 DE34, 217 Volkach / escherndorf Volkach / Köhler Oberdiebach /— / 80 E45 Oberdiebach / Schloss Fürstenberg Bensheim /— / 155 CD5 Bensheim / auerbach Bensheim / Schönberg Kobern-Gondorf / Gondorf / 57 C3 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Walporzheim / 36 C5, 39 Piesport/ niederemmel / 49 A2

Gässel (P) Gaisböhl (P) Gaispfad (M) Galgenberg (n) Galgenberg (rhh) Galgenberg (P) Galgenbuckel (F) Gartenlay (Mrh) Gedeonseck (Mrh)

Gehrn (rhg) Geiersberg (rhh) Geiersberg (rhh) Geierslay (M) Geiershölle (rhh) Geisberg (F) Geisberg (M) Geisberg (M) Geisberg (M) Geissberg (rhh) Geissberg (F) Geissenkopf (n) Geisskopf (P) Geisterberg (rhh)

Gellertberg (S)

Gertrudenberg (Mrh) Gerümpel (P) Gerümpel (P) Gestühl (B) Gewürzgärtchen (rhh) Geyersberg (rhh) Geyersberg (rhh) Geyersberg (rhh) Giebelhöll (Mrh) Gipfel (M)

Gips (W) Glatzen (F) Glockenberg (rhh)

Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Geinsheim / 138 G56 ruppertsberg /— / 141 D5, 149 Traben-Trarbach / Traben / 53 F4 Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 D6 (no. 30) Bad Kreuznach / Bosenheim Badenheim/— / 120 C2 (no. 23) Kandel /— / 142 EF45 (no. 112) Wörth am Main /— / not shown Leutesdorf /— /— Brey /— / 76 CF13 Boppard /— Boppard / Bopparder Hamm Boppard / Hirzenach Rhens /— Spay /— Eltville / rauenthal / 87 B3, 99 armsheim /— / 120 F34 (no. 110) Armsheim / Schimsheim Dittelsheim-Hessloch / dittelsheim / 125 AB3 Wintrich /— / 51 F1 Klein-Winternheim /— / 120 C5 (no. 189) Greussenheim /— / 207 F5 Ockfen /— / 62 DE34 Schoden /— rivenich /— / 48 B5 Zell /— / 54 FG35 Heidesheim /— / 120 B4 (no. 159) Wiesenbronn /— / 214 EF4 Niedermoschel /— / 104 F4 (no. 150) Obermoschel /— Kirchheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 137 DE1 erbes-Büdesheim /— / 120 F3 (no. 99) Flonheim /— Flonheim / Uffhofen Gröbern /— / 218 CD34, 229 Niederau / Oberau Weinböhla /— dattenberg /— /— Friedelsheim /— / 138 AB45 Wachenheim /— / 141 B4, 150 Sasbach / Jechtingen / 170 B23 Sasbach / Leiselheim Horrweiler/— / 120 D2 (no. 14) Bechtheim /— / 125 B4, 130 Gau-Weinheim /— / 120 E3 (no. 114) St. Johann /— / 120 D3 (no. 56) Weinähr /— / 77 B1 Kirf /— / 46 BE13 Merzkirchen / Porz Nittel /— Nittel / Köllig Nittel / Rehlingen Oberbillig /— Onsdorf /— Palzem /— Palzem / Esingen Palzem / Helfant Palzem / Kreuzweiler Palzem / Wehr Tawern /— Tawern / Fellerich Temmels /— Wasserlieschen /— Wellen /— Wincheringen /— Fellbach /— / 187 DE1, 195 Stuttgart / Untertürkheim Dettelbach / neuses am Berg / 213 E34 Gau-Bischofsheim /— / 120 C6 (no. 180)

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region) Glockenzehnt (P) Glöck (Rhh) Godelsberg (F) Goetheberg (Mrh) Götterlay (M) Göttersitz (SU)

Götzenberg (W) Götzenberg (W) Götzenborn (Rhh) Götzenfels (N) Götzenfels (N) Götzhalde (W) Goldatzel (Rhg) Goldbächel (P) Goldbäumchen (M)

Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (B) Goldberg (P) Goldberg (W)

Goldberg (P) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (P) Goldberg (W) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (Rhh)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Mussbach an der Weinstrasse / 141 EF5 Nierstein /— / 123 C5, 128 Aschaffenburg /— /— Obernhof /— / 77 B1 Bruttig-Fankel / Bruttig / 54 A5 Bruttig-Fankel / Fankel Bad Kösen /— / 224 CE25 Bad Kösen / Schulpforte Klosterhäseler / Burghessler Naumburg / Almrich Naumburg / Kleinjena Naumburg / Rossbach Steinheim / Kleinbottwar / 191 E5 (no. 14) Stuttgart / Uhlbach / 187 E1 Wolfsheim /— / 120 E3 (no. 57) Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / Ebernburg / 107 B4 Norheim /— / 107 B4 Neckarzimmern /— / not shown Geisenheim / Johannisberg / 86 D4 Wachenheim /— / 141 B4 Briedern /— / 54 AC46, 57 EF12 Bruttig-Fankel / Bruttig Cochem /— Cochem / Sehl Ellenz-Poltersdorf / Ellenz Ernst /— Klotten /— Moselkern /— Müden /— Pommern /— Senheim / Senhals Treis-Karden / Karden Alsheim /— / 121 FG1 (no. 262) Mettenheim /— Eich /— / 121 G12 (no. 251) Bad Schönborn / Mingolsheim und Langenbrücken / 164 B3 Bissersheim /— / 137 D2 Bretzfeld /— / 193 DE13 Bretzfeld / Rappach Öhringen / Verrenberg Pfedelbach /— Pfedelbach / Windischenbach Erpolzheim /— / 137 F3 Esselborn /— / 124 B6, 125 B1 Freinsheim /— / 137 EF3 Weisenheim am Sand /— Fellbach /— / 187 D12 Kernen / Rommelshausen Flörsheim-Dalsheim / Nieder-Flörsheim / 125 D2 Flomborn /— / 125 C2 Gau-Algesheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 39)

Goldberg (P) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (Rhg) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (M) Goldberg (B) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberg (M) Goldberg (Rhh) Goldberge (Rhh) Goldblume (M) Goldemund (Mrh) Goldemund (Mrh) Goldene Luft (Rhh) Goldener Wagen (S) Goldenes Horn (Rhh) Goldenfüsschen (Mrh) Goldgrube (P) Goldgrube (N) Goldgrube (Rhh) Goldgrube (N) Goldgrube (M) Goldgrübchen (M) Goldkaul (A) Goldkupp (M) Goldlay (M) Goldlay (M) Goldlay (M) Goldlay (M) Goldloch (N) Goldloch (P) Goldschatz (M) Goldstückchen (Rhh) Goldtröpfchen (M)

Goldwingert (M) Gollenberg (P) Gorrenberg (S) Gottesacker (P) Gottesacker (B) Gottesacker (Rhg) Gottesfuss (M) Gottesgarten (Rhh) Gotteshilfe (Rhh) Gottesthal (Rhg) Graben (M) Gräfenberg (P) Gräfenberg (Rhg) Gräfenberg (W) Gräfenstein (F) Graf Beysel Herrenberg (M) Grafenberg (W)

Grafenberg (M)

Grünstadt / Asselheim / 136 BC6, 137 BC1 Horrweiler /— / 120 D2 (no. 15) Jugenheim /— / 120 D34 (no. 127) Monzernheim /— / 125 B3 Nieder-Olm /— / 120 D5 (no. 215) Oestrich-Winkel / Mittelheim / 86 C5 Osthofen /— / 125 C45 Pommern /— / 36 F5 Sinsheim / Weiler / 164 B5 Udenheim /— / 120 E45 (no. 204) Undenheim /— / 120 E5 (no. 222) Wawern /— / 62 C2 Worms / Horchheim / 125 E45 Gensingen /— / 120 D2 (no. 13) Löf /— / 57 D3 Damscheid /— / 80 B2 Oberwesel /— / 80 BC2, 81 Oberwesel / Engehöll Nierstein /— / 123 C5 Radebeul /— / 218 E5 Siefersheim /— / 120 F2 (no. 82) Königswinter / Niederdollendorf / not shown Bockenheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 137 B1 Hüffelsheim /— / 104 CD4 (no. 86) Rüdesheim /— Köngernheim /— / 120 E56 (no. 223) Staudernheim /— / 104 E3 (no. 127) Traben-Trarbach / Wolf / 53 E3 Mesenich /— / 54 BC45 Dernau /— / 36 C4 Mehring /— / 48 EF35 Niederfell /— / 57 C3 Oberfell /— / 57 D3 Pünderich /— / 53 B4 Reil /— / 53 C4 Dorsheim /— / 114 E5, 109 Gauersheim /— / not shown Bernkastel-Kues / Andel / 51 D4 Armsheim /— / 120 F34 (no. 109) Neumagen-Dhron / Dhron / 49 A12, 56 Piesport /— Piesport / Niederemmel Ürzig /— / 52 E6, 59 Bellheim /— / 142 CD56 (no. 40) Knittelsberg /— Jessen /— / not shown Altdorf /— / 142 B5 (no. 31) Müllheim / Hügelheim / 172 E3 Walluf / Niederwalluf / 87 B4 Wiltingen /— / 62 B3, 67 Selzen /— / 120 DE56 (no. 225) Bechtheim /— / 125 BC45 Osthofen /— Oestrich-Winkel / Oestrich / 86 CD 6 Bernkastel-Kues / Bernkastel / 51 D5, 55 Freckenfeld /— / 142 F34 (no. 111) Kiedrich /— / 87 B2, 91 Nordheim /— / 191 C2 (no. 33) Hösbach / Rottenberg / not shown Bullay /— / 54 D23 Brackenheim / Neipperg / 190 C6, 191 BC13 (no. 29) Eppingen / Kleingartach Leingarten / Grossgartach Leingarten / Schluchtern Nordheim /— Schwaigern /— Schwaigern / Niederhofen Neumagen-Dhron / Dhron / 48 AB6, 56 Piesport /—

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Grafenberg (W) Grafenberg (n) Grafensprung (B) Grafenstück (P)

Grafschaft (M)

Grafschafter Sonnenberg (M) Grain (P) Grainhübel (P) Graukatz (n) Graukatz (n) Graukatz (n) Graukatz (n) Graukatz (rhh) Graukatz (n) Greiner (W) Greth (M) Grossenberg (B) Grosser Hengelberg (M) Grosser Herrgott (M) Grossmulde (W) Grub (rhg) Güldenkern (W) Güldenmorgen (Rhh)

Günterslay (M) Gützenberg (B) Guldenmorgen (rhh) Gut alsenhof (B) Gutenberg (rhg) Gutenhölle (n) Gutental (n) Gutes Domtal (Rhh)

Gutleuthaus (rhh) Guttenberg (P)

Schorndorf /— / 187 CD6 Sponheim /— / 104 D4 (no. 91) Gernsbach / Obertsrot / 167 A1 Albsheim /— / 136 AB6, 137 AB12 Bockenheim an der Weinstrasse /— Kindenheim /— Obrigheim /— Obrigheim / Colgenstein Obrigheim / Mühlheim Alf /— / 54 BE14 Beuren /— Bremm /— Bullay /— Ediger-Eller / Ediger Ediger-Eller / Eller Neef /— Nehren /— St. Aldegund /— Senheim / Senhals Zell /— Zell / Merl Veldenz /— / 51 EF3 neustadt an der Weinstrasse /— / 138 EF3 deidesheim /— / 141 C5, 146 Kalkofen /— / 104 F5 (no. 160) Münsterappel /— / 104 EF56 (no. 175) niederhausen an der appel /— / 104 E56 (no. 176) Oberhausen an der appel /— / 104 F5 (no. 174) Tiefental /— / 120 G1 (no. 72) Winterborn /— / 104 E5 (no. 177) Korb / Kleinheppach / 187 C3 Treis-Karden / Treis / 56 F6 Gernsbach / Staufenberg / 166 A6 Neumagen-Dhron / dhron / 48 BC6 Wintrich /— / 51 EF12 Waiblingen / Beinstein / 187 C3 Wiesbaden / delkenheim / 89 E4 Aspach / rietenau / 191 E6 (no. 80) Dienheim /— / 123 DF56 Oppenheim /— Uelversheim /— Piesport /— / 49 A12 Minheim /— Königheim / Gissigheim / 200 D2 Zornheim /— / 120 D5 (no. 230) Lauf /— / 166 C4, 179 Oestrich-Winkel / Winkel / 86 CE56 Hüffelsheim /— / 104 D4 (no. 100) Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 45) Dalheim /— / 120 DF56, 121 DF1 Dexheim /— Friesenheim /— Hahnheim /— Köngernheim /— Lörzweiler /— Mommenheim /— Nackenheim /— Nieder-Olm /— Nierstein / Schwabsburg Selzen /— Sörgenloch /— Undenheim /— Weinolsheim /— Zornheim /— Oppenheim /— / 123 E6 Bad Bergzabern /— / 142 EG15 Dierbach /— Dörrenbach /— Freckenfeld /—

Kandel /— Kapsweyer /— Minfeld /— Niederotterbach /— Oberotterbach /— Schweigen-Otterbach / Schweigen Schweighofen /— Steinfeld /— Vollmersweiler /— Haarberg-Katzensteg (rhh) Häder (W) Hägenich (B) Hähnchen (rhh) Hämmchen (Mrh) Häs’chen (M) Hahn (Mrh) Hahn (n) Hahnen (P) Hahnenberg (W) Hahnenberge (SU)

Hahnenkamm (P) Hahnenschrittchen (M) Hahnhölle (n) Halde (B) Halde (W)

Halde (B) Halde (W) Halde (P) Halenberg (n) Haltnau (B) Hambusch (Mrh) Hamm (M) Hamm (M) Hammerstein (M) Hansen (W) Hansenberg (rhg) Hardt (W) Hardtberg (a) Hardtberg (a) Harfenspiel (F) Harstell (F) Harzberg (W)

Haselstaude (B)

Haselstein (W) Hasen (P) Hasenberg (Mrh) Hasenberg (B) Hasenberg (M) Hasenbiss (rhh) Hasenlauf (rhh) Hasenläufer (M)

Wöllstein /— / 120 F2 (no. 85) Kernen / rommelshausen / 187 DE2 Kernen / Stetten Wiesloch /— / 162 G2 Bornheim /— / 120 F3 (no. 103) Brey /— / 76 C2 Neumagen-Dhron / dhron / 48 B6 Bacharach /— / 80 CD4, 79 rehborn /— / 104 F3 (no. 136) Weisenheim am Sand /— / 137 DE34 Zaberfeld / Leonbronn / 190 DE56 (no. 47) Zaberfeld / Ochsenburg Grockstädt / Spielberg / 224 AB12 Karsdorf /— Nebra /— Reinsdorf /— Steigra /— Vitzenburg /— Bubenheim /— / not shown Burg /— / 53 C4 niedermoschel /— / 104 EF4 (no. 152) Emmendingen / Hochburg / 171 F3 illingen /— / 190 F56 (no. 56), 197 Mühlacker / Mühlhausen Mühlacker / Lomersheim Vaihingen /— Vaihingen / rosswag Offenburg / Zunsweier / 166 G2 Stuttgart / Bad Cannstatt / 186 D6 Weisenheim am Sand /— / 137 EF34 Monzingen /— / 104 E2 (no. 111), 109 Meersburg /— / 180 D6 Bacharach / Steeg / 80 DE3 Koblenz / Lay / 57 B5 Koblenz / Moselweiss Winningen /— / 57 B4 Trier / avelsbach / 71 CD3 Plochingen /— / 187 F4 Geisenheim / Johannisberg / 86 D4 Weikersheim /— / 200 F6 dernau /— / 36 C4, 39 rech /— / 36 D34 Bergtheim /— / 213 C2 Grossostheim /— / not shown Grossbottwar /— / 191 DE45 (no. 11) Grossbottwar / Hof und Lembach Grossbottwar / Winzerhausen Oberstenfeld /— Kippenheim /— / 171 BC2 Lahr / Sulz Mahlberg /— Winnenden /— / 187 B4 Winnenden / Breuningsweiler eschbach /— / 142 D23 (no. 77) dausenau /— / 76 B4 Endingen / Königschaffhausen / 170 AB3 Perl /— / 46 F1 (no. 28) Osthofen /— / 125 B45 Bermersheim /— / 125 C3 Burgen /— / 51 EF3

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region) Hasennestle (F) Hasensprung (Rhh) Hasensprung (Rhh) Hasensprung (Rhh) Hasensprung (Rhg) Hasensprung (B) Hasenzeile (P) Hassel (Rhg) Hasseltal (SU) Hassmannsberg (P) Haubenberg (Rhh) Heerkretz (Rhh) Heidegarten (P) Heilgraben (M) Heil (Rhh) Heil (Rhh) Heilgarten (Mrh) Heiligenbaum (Rhh) Heiligenberg (Rhg) Heiligenberg (B) Heiligenberg (W) Heiligenberg (F) Heiligenberg (B) Heiligenberg (P) Heiligenberg (N) Heiligenborn (P) Heiligenborn (M) Heiligenhäuschen (Rhh) Heiligenhäuschen (M)

Heiligenhaus (Rhh) Heiligen Kirche (P) Heiligenpfad (Rhh) Heiligenstein (B) Heiligenstein (B) Heiligenstock (Rhg) Heiligenthal (F)

Heiliger Blutberg (Rhh) Heilige Tanne (HB) Heilighäuschen (Rhh) Heilighäuschen (P) Heiligkreuz (Rhh) Heilig Kreuz (P) Heilig Kreuz (W) Heimberg (N) Heinrichsburg (S)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Adelshofen / Tauberzell / 201 F2 Bechtheim /— / 125 B4 Dorn-Dürkheim /— / 120 F6 (no. 290) Jugenheim /— / 120 D4 (no. 128) Oestrich-Winkel / Winkel / 86 DE5, CD5 Walzbachtal / Jöhlingen / 164 DE23 Weisenheim am Sand /— / 137 E34 Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 C2, 95 Klosterhäseler / Burghessler / 224 D2 Bockenheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 137 A1 Saulheim /— / 120 DE4 (no. 201) Neu-Bamberg /— / 120 F2 (no. 81), 129 Siefersheim /— Edenkoben /— / 142 B4 (no. 13) Dieblich /— / 57 B3 Frettenheim /— / 125 A3 Wallertheim /— / 120 E3 (no. 121) Manubach /— / 80 F4 Nierstein /— / 123 D5, 128 Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 C2 Heidelberg /— / 162 DE2 Illingen / Schützingen / 190 E5 (no. 62) Sachsenheim / Häfnerhaslach Kolitzheim / Zeilitzheim / 211 D5 Krautheim /— / not shown Krautheim / Klepsau Maikammer /— / 142 AB4 (no. 4), 151 Weiler bei Monzingen /— / 104 D1 (no. 105) Albisheim (Pfrimm) /— / not shown Serrig /— / 36 FG3 Jugenheim /— / 120 D4 (no. 129) Morscheid /— / 71 DE56 Riveris /— Waldrach /— Saulheim /— / 120 E4 (no. 203) Bockenheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 137 A1 Wendelsheim /— / 120 FG2 (no. 94) Baden-Baden / Neuweier / 167 C5 Mühlhausen /— / 164 A4 Kiedrich /— / 87 BC23 Grossostheim /— / not shown Grossostheim / Pflaumheim Wenigumstadt /— Alzey / Weinheim / 124 A5 Brensbach /— / not shown Ingelheim / Gross-Winternheim / 120 C34 (no. 140) Stetten /— / not shown Bechtheim /— / 125 B34 Edenkoben /— / 142 B4 (no. 11) Künzelsau / Belsen / not shown Schlossböckelheim /— / 107 B1 Diera / Golk / 218 BC2, 221 Merschwitz /—

Heisser Stein (F) Heisterberg (Mrh) Heitersbrünnchen (Rhh) Held (P) Held (M) Held (M) Held (M) Held (M) Helenenkloster (M) Hellenpfad (N) Hemsberg (HB)

Hendelberg (Rhg) Hengstberg (N) Henkenberg (B) Henneberg (F) Herbstthal (F) Hermannsberg (N) Hermannshöhle (N) Heroldsberg (F) Herrenberg (M) Herrenberg (P) Herrenberg (B) Herrenberg (M) Herrenberg (M) Herrenberg (Rhh) Herrenberg Herrenberg Herrenberg Herrenberg

(M) (M) (SU) (B)

Herrenberg (M) Herrenberg (B) Herrenberg (M) Herrenberg (P) Herrenberg (M) Herrenberg (M) Herrenberg (M) Herrenberg (P) Herrenberg (B) Herrenberg (M) Herrenberg Herrenberg Herrenberg Herrenberg

(M) (M) (P) (F)

Herrenberg Herrenberg Herrenberg Herrenberg Herrenberg Herrenberg Herrenberg Herrenberg Herrenberg

(F) (A) (N) (M) (M) (N) (M) (M) (F)

Herrenberg (Mrh) Herrenberger (M) Herrenberger (M)

Seusslitz /— Seusslitz / Diesbar Buchbrunn /— / 211 C5 Königswinter / Niederdollendorf / not shown Bodenheim /— / 120 C6 (no. 172), 130 Bissersheim /— / 137 DE2 Kenn /— / 48 E12 Köwerich /— / 48 CD45 Langsur / Mesenich / 46 A3 (no. 4) Pölich /— / 48 EF5, 59 Mülheim /— / 51 D3 Braunweiler /— / 104 C4 (no. 71) Bensheim /— / 155 D56 Bensheim / Gronau Bensheim / Zell Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 B1, 90 Oestrich-Winkel / Hallgarten Desloch /— / 104 F2 (no. 141) Vogtsburg / Oberrotweil / 170 C2, 181 Hassfurt / Prappach / not shown Karlstadt / Wiesenfeld / 209 B3 Niederhausen an der Nahe /— / 107 B2, 110 Niederhausen an der Nahe /— / 107 C2, 110 Hammelburg /— / 208 B2, 217 Alf /— / 54 D2 Bad Dürkheim / Ungstein / 137 G1, 150 Boxberg / Oberschüpf / 200 E3 Briedern /— / 54 B6 Cochem /— / 56 G3 Dienheim /— / 123 D5, 129 Oppenheim /— Enkirch /— / 53 E4 Erden /— / 52 E1, 59 Freyburg /— / 224 C4 Heidelberg /— / 162 F2, 182 Leimen /— Kasel /— / 71 C5 Kenzingen /— / 171 DE2 Kenzingen / Nordweil Kesten /— / 51 E12 Kleinkarlbach /— / 137 D1 Konz / Falkenstein / 62 A4 Konz / Niedermennig Konz / Filzen / 62 B2 Kröv /— / 53 E4 Landau in der Pfalz / Nussdorf / 142 C34 (no. 58) Lauda-Königshofen / Gerlachsheim / 200 D34 Longuich /— / 48 E3, 59 Schweich /— Mertesdorf /— / 71 C4 Mertesdorf / Maximin Grünhaus / 71 C4, 73 Minfeld /— / 142 F4 (no. 113) Oberschwarzach /— / not shown Oberschwarzach / Düttingsfeld Oberschwarzach / Mutzenroth Ochsenfurt / Kleinochsenfurt / 211 E34 Rech /— / 36 D3, 41 Rehborn /— / 104 F3 (no. 134) Schoden /— / 62 D3, 67 Serrig /— / 62 G3, 67 Staudernheim /— / 104 E3 (no. 126) Trier / Avelsbach / 71 C3 Valwig /— / 56 G4 Castell /— / 214 FG45 Sugenheim / Neundorf Dörscheid /— / 80 AD35 Kaub /— Ayl /— / 62 D2, 67 Wawern /— / 62 C2, 67

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Herrenbuck (B) Herrenbuckel (P) Herrengarten (rhh) Herrenletten (P) Herrenmorgen (P) Herrenpfad (P) Herrenstück (B) Herrentisch (B) Herrenwingert (P) Herrenzehntel (n) Herrgottsacker (P) Herrgottsacker (P) Herrgottsacker (P) Herrgottsblick (P) Herrgottsrock (M) Herrgottspfad (rhh) Herrgottsweg (F) Herrlesberg (W) Herrlich (P)

Herrnberg (rhh) Herrnberg (rhg) Herrnberg (HB) Herrnberg (rhg) Herrnwingert (B) Herrnwingert (HB) Herrschaftsberg (F) Herrschaftsgarten (n) Herzchen (M) Herzfeld (P) Herzlay (M) Herzog (P) Herzogenberg (W)

Herzogsberg (B) Herzogsberg (SU) Hessern (Mrh) Hessweg (n) Heuchelberg (W)

eichstetten /— / 170 BC4 Flemlingen /— / 120 B4 (no. 54) Dienheim /— / 121 E1 (no. 239) Oppenheim /— Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Haardt an der Weinstrasse / 141 F3, 151 Bad Dürkheim / Leistadt / 137 F1 Göcklingen /— / 142 DE3 (no. 87) Heuchelheim-Klingen /— Vogtsburg / Bickensohl / 170 C3 Lahr /— / 171 A12, 183 Steinfeld /— / 142 F3 (no. 107) Weiler bei Monzingen /— / 104 D1 (no. 104) deidesheim /— / 141 C45, 150 dirmstein /— / 137 BC34 Kleinkarlbach /— / 136 D6 Zellertal / Harxheim / not shown Pellingen /— / 62 BC56 Gau-Odernheim /— / 120 F5 (no. 272) albertshofen /— / 211 B5 neckarwestheim /— / 191 D34 (no. 24) Eschbach /— / 142 DE25 Göcklingen /— Herxheim bei Landau in der Pfalz /— Herxheimweyher /— Ilbesheim /— Impflingen /— Insheim /— Landau in der Pfalz / Mörzheim Landau in der Pfalz / Wollmesheim Leinsweiler /— Rohrbach /— Gau-Bischofsheim /— / 120 D6 (no. 183), 128 Flörsheim /— / 89 FG45 Hochheim /— Gross-Umstadt (Umstadt) /— / not shown Gross-Umstadt / Heubach Wiesbaden / Frauenstein / 87 A45 Wiesbaden / Schierstein Hemsbach /— / 162 AB2 Weinheim / Sulzbach Bensheim / Schönberg / 155 D5, 157 ippesheim /— / not shown Weigenheim / Frankenberg Hergenfeld /— / 104 B4 (no. 14) Briedel /— / 53 BC5 Bad Dürkheim / Leistadt / 137 F1 Bausendorf / Olkenbach / not shown Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Haardt an der Weinstrasse / 141 F3, 151 Fellbach /— / 186 D6, 195 Stuttgart / Bad Cannstatt Stuttgart / Untertürkheim Binau /— / not shown Mosbach / diedesheim Burgwerben /— / 224 C6, 225 C1 Schkortleben / Kriechau St. Goarshausen /— / 76 G4 Odernheim am Glan /— / 104 E3 (no. 129) Brackenheim /— / 190 BD56 Brackenheim / Botenheim Brackenheim / Dürrenzimmern Brackenheim / Haberschlacht Brackenheim / Hausen Brackenheim / Meimsheim Brackenheim / Neipperg Brackenheim / Stockheim Cleebronn /— Eppingen / Kleingartach Gemmingen /— Güglingen /—

Hexelberg (rhh) Hex vom dasenstein (B) Hildegardisberg (rhh) Hildegardisbrünnchen (n) Himmelacker (rhh) Himmelberg (B) Himmelberg (F) Himmelchen (a) Himmelgarten (n) Himmelreich (W)

Himmelreich Himmelreich Himmelreich Himmelreich

(M) (W) (P) (M)

Himmelreich (M) Himmelreich (B) Himmelreich (W) Himmelreich (F) Himmelsbühl (F) Himmelthal (rhh) Hinkelstein (n) Hintere Klinge (W) Hintergarten (M) Hinterhalde (W) Hinterkirch (rhg) Hipperich (n) Hipping (rhh) Hirschberg (B) Hirschlay (M) Hirtenhain (n) Hitzlay (M) Hoch (rhh) Hochbenn (P) Hochberg (F) Hochberg (B) Hochberg (rhh) Hochgericht (P) Hochgericht (P) Hochlay (M) Hochmess (P) Hockenmühle (rhh)

Güglingen / Eibensbach Güglingen / Frauenzimmern Heilbronn / Böckingen Heilbronn / Klingenberg Leingarten / Grossgartach Leingarten / Schluchtern Massenbachhausen /— Nordheim /— Nordheim / Nordhausen Pfaffenhofen /— Pfaffenhofen / Weiler Schwaigern /— Schwaigern / Niederhofen Schwaigern / Stetten Zaberfeld /— Zaberfeld / Leonbronn Zaberfeld / Michelbach Zaberfeld / Ochsenburg eimsheim /— / 120 F6, 121 F1 (no. 257) Kappelrodeck /— / 166 CD4 Kappelrodeck / Furschenbach Bermersheim v. d. Höhe /—120 F4 (no. 108) Bingen / Bingerbrück / 114 C5 Alzey /— / 125 AB12 Alzey / dautenheim Angelbachtal / Michelfeld / 164 A5, 177 Leinach / Oberleinach / 209 D4 Leinach / Unterleinach Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Walporzheim / 36 C5 Bad Kreuznach / ippesheim / 104 C6 (no. 54) Bretzfeld / dimbach / 192 DE6 Bretzfeld / Siebeneich Bretzfeld / Schwabbach Bretzfeld / Waldbach Langenbrettach / Langenbeutingen Graach /— / 51 C5, 52 Gundelsheim /— / not shown, 196 Herxheim am Berg /— / 137 EF12, 151 Zeltingen-Rachtig / Rachtig / 51 B3 Zeltingen-Rachtig / Zeltingen St. aldegund /— / 54 C2 Ubstadt-Weiher / Stettfeld / 164 BC34 Ubstadt-Weiher / Zeutern Winnenden / Hertmannsweiler / 187 A4 Zeil am Main / Krum / not shown Sand am Main /— / not shown Guntersblum /— / 121 F1 (no. 267), 130 Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 38), 115 Weinstadt / endersbach / 187 D3 Oberbillig /— / 46 B23 (no. 7) Ammerbuch / Breitenholz / not shown rüdesheim / assmannshausen / 86 DE1 Guldental / Heddesheim / 114 G45, 115 nierstein /— / 123 C5, 129 Werbach /— / 200 B3 Longuich /— / 43 EF13 Bad Kreuznach / Bosenheim / 104 C6 (no. 61) Kasel /— / 71 C5, 73 Bodenheim /— / 120 C6 (no. 175), 130 Bad dürkheim /— / 137 G1 erlenbach am Main /— / 206 D2 Sasbach / Jechtingen / 170 B2 Worms / Herrnsheim / 125 d4 Worms / Pfeddersheim altdorf /— / 142 B45 (no. 32) Obrigheim / Mühlheim / 137 AB2 Cochem / Sehl / 56 G3 Bad Dürkheim /— / 137 G1 Bad Dürkheim / Ungstein Ockenheim /— / 120 C2 (no. 32)

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Hofberg (M) Hofberg (M) Hofberg (W)

A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Hofberger (M)

Vineyard (Region) Hochwart (B) Höchstes Kreuz (N) Höhe (P) Höhlchen (Rhh) Höll (N) Höll (N) Höll (M) Höll (F) Höllberg (HB) Höllberg (B) Höllberg (B) Höllberg (Rhh) Hölle (M) Hölle (N) Hölle (Rhh) Hölle (N) Hölle (Rhg) Hölle (P) Hölle (N) Hölle (Mrh) Hölle (Rhg) Hölle (Rhh) Hölle (N) Hölle (Rhh) Hölle (Rhh) Hölle (Rhg) Hölle (M) Hölle (Rhh) Hölle (Rhh) Höllenberg (Rhh) Höllenberg (N) Höllenberg (Rhg) Höllenbrand (N)

Höllenbrand (Rhh) Höllenpfad (N) Höllenpfad (N) Höllenpfad (N) Höllenpfad (P)

Höllenweg (Rhh) Höllhagen (B) Hörecker (M) Hörnchen (N) Hörnle (W)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Reichenau /— / 180 CD12 Feilbingert /— / 104 E5 (no. 158) Landau in der Pfalz / Dammheim / 142 C4 (no. 64) Dienheim /— / 123 EF5 Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / Bad Münster am Stein / 107 B5 Spabrücken /— / 104 B34 (no. 8) Ediger-Eller / Eller / 54 B3 Markt Eisenheim / Obereisenheim / 213 C3 Bensheim / Auerbach / 155 C5 Buggingen /— / 172 E3 Müllheim / Hügelheim / 172 B3 Siefersheim /— / 120 F2 (no. 83), 129 Alf /— / 54 E2 Alsenz /— / 104 F5 (no. 164) Alzey / Weinheim / 124 A5 Eckenroth /— / 104 B4 (no. 2) Geisenheim / Johannisberg / 86 D4, 90 Gleisweiler /— / 142 C3 (no. 53), 150 Guldental / Heddesheim / 114 G4 Hammerstein /— / not shown Hochheim /— / 89 G35, 90 Nierstein /— / 123 D6 Rümmelsheim / Burg Layen / 114 E4 Saulheim /— / 120 D4 (no. 200) Sprendlingen /— / 120 E23 (no. 51) Wiesbaden / Schierstein / 87 AB5 Wiltingen /— / 62 B3, 67 Wöllstein /— / 120 E2 (no. 88) Wonsheim /— / 120 F2 (no. 77) Heidesheim /— / 120 B4 (no. 125) Nussbaum /— / 104 DE2 (no. 113) Rüdesheim / Assmannshausen / 86 DE1, 90 Rüdesheim / Aulhausen Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 CD6 (no. 58) Bad Kreuznach / Bosenheim Bad Kreuznach / Planig Gundersheim /— / 125 BC2 Burgsponheim /— / 104 D3 (no. 94) Roxheim /— / 104 C4 (no. 82) Wallhausen /— / 104 BC4 (no. 17) Battenberg /— / 136 BD6, 137 BD1 Grünstadt /— Grünstadt / Asselheim Grünstadt / Sausenheim Kleinkarlbach /— Mertesheim /— Neuleiningen /— Ingelheim /— / 120 BC3 (no. 152) Ehrenkirchen / Kirchhofen / 172 C6 Kanzem /— / 62 C23, 65 Laubenheim /— / 114 F5 Korb /— / 187 C3

Hofgarten (N) Hofgut (N) Hofmeister (Rhg) Hofrat (F)

Hofsteige (W) Hofstück (F) Hofstück (P)

Hohberg (B) Hohberg (Rhh) Hohberg (Rhh) Hoheburg (P) Hohe Eiche (W) Hohe Gräte (SU) Hohenberg (W)

Hohenberg (B)

Hohenbühl (F) Hohenkottenheim (F) Hohenlandsberg (F) Hohenmorgen (P) Hohenneuffen (W)

Korb / Steinreinach Waiblingen /— Bernkastel-Kues / Wehlen / 51 B3 Konz / Falkenstein / 62 A4 Konz / Niedermennig Möckmühl /— not shown Möckmühl / Ruchsen Neudenau /— Neudenau / Herbolzheim Neudenau / Siglingen Widdern /— Neumagen-Dhron / Dhron / 48 B6, 49 BC12, 59 Piesport /— Piesport / Niederemmel Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 35) Bretzenheim /— / 104 C5 (no. 64) Hochheim /— / 89 G34 Albertshofen /— / 211 BF46 Biebelried / Kaltensondheim Buchbrunn /— Kitzingen /— Kitzingen / Eherieder Mühle Kitzingen / Repperndorf Mainstockheim /— Marktbreit /— Obernbreit /— Segnitz /— Sulzfeld /— Metzingen /— / not shown Mainstockheim /— / 211 BC5 Deidesheim /— / 138 AD36, 141 BE46 Ellerstadt /— Friedelsheim /— Gönnheim /— Hassloch /— Hochdorf-Assenheim /— Meckenheim /— Niederkirchen /— Rödersheim-Gronau /— Ruppertsberg /— Hassmersheim / Neckarmühlbach / not shown Lörzweiler /— / 120 D6 (no. 161) Weinolsheim /— /120 F6 (no. 217) Ruppertsberg /— / 141 D5 Talheim /— / 191 C4 (no. 19) Karsdorf /— / 224 AB23, 225 Steigra /— Pfaffenhofen /— / 190 CDS (no. 46) Pfaffenhofen / Weiler Zaberfeld /— Zaberfeld / Michelbach Eisingen /— / 164 DG14 Kämpfelbach / Bilfingen Kämpfelbach / Ersingen Karlsruhe / Durlach Karlsruhe / Grötzingen Keltern /— Keltern / Dietlingen Keltern / Ellmendingen Pfinztal / Berghausen Pfinztal / Söllingen Pfinztal / Wöschbach Walzbachtal / Jöhlingen Weingarten /— Seinsheim /— / not shown Markt Nordheim /— / not shown Weigenheim /— / not shown Weigenhelm / Reusch Deidesheim /— / 141 C4, 144 Beuren / not shown Frickenhausen /—

V i n e ya r d i n d e x

Hohenrain (rhg) Hohenrain (P) Hoher Berg (F) Hoher Berg (W)

Hoher Herrgott (B) Hohnart (F) Holzenberg (W) Homberg (rhh) Homberg (rhh) Homberg (rhg) Homburg (F) Honigberg (n) Honigberg (rhh) Honigberg (rhh) Honigberg (rhh) Honigberg (n) Honigberg (rhh) Honigberg (M) Honigberg (rhh) Honigberg (rhh) Honigberg (F)

Honigberg (Rhg) Honigsack (P) Honigsack (P) Honigsäckel (P) Hopfenberg (SU) Horn (rhh) Horn (rhh) Hornberg (rhh) Hornfelsen (B) Hubacker (rhh) Hubberg (B) Hubertusberg (M) Hubertusberg (M) Hubertusborn (M) Hubertuslay (M) Hubertuslay (M) Hühnerberg (M) Hüssberg (F) Hütt (P) Hüttberg (rhh) Hütte (M) Hüttenberg (n) Hummelberg (F) Hummelberg (B) Hummelberg (B) Hundert (Mrh) Hundertgulden (rhh) Hundsberg (W) Hundskopf (rhh) Hungerberg (W)

Frickenhausen / Linsenhofen Kohlberg /— Metzingen /— Metzingen / Neuhausen Neuffen /— Neuffen / Käppishäusern Weilheim Eltville / erbach / 87 C2, 94 Knöringen /— / 142 C4 (no. 63) eichenbühl /— / 206 G5 ingelfingen /— / not shown Ingelfingen / Criesbach Künzelsau /— niedernhall /— Küisheim /— / 200 B1 Castell /— / 214 F5, 217 Winnenden /— / 187 B4 Winnenden / Breuningsweiler albig /— / 120 F4 (no. 282) Bechtholsheim /— / 120 F5 (no. 270) Wiesbaden / Frauenstein / 87 A5 Gössenheim /— / 209 AB4 Bad Kreuznach / Winzenheim / 104 C5 (no. 51) Biebelsheim /— / 120 DE2 (no. 17) Bingen / dromersheim / 120 CD2 (no. 27) Bubenheim /— / 120 CD3 (no. 133) Guldental / Heddesheim / 104 BC5 (no. 5) Ludwigshöhe /— / 121 F1 (no. 242) Maring-noviand /— / 51 C3 nieder-Hilbersheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 46) Sprendlingen /— / 120 D23 (no. 50) Dettelbach /— / 211 AB46 Dettelbach / Brück Dettelbach / Schnepfenbach Mainstockheim /— Mainstockheim / Bibergau Eltville / Erbach / 87 BD13 Grünstadt / Sausenheim / 136 CD6, 137 D1 Herxheim am Berg /— / 137 EF12 Bad Dürkheim / Ungstein / 137 FG12 Grossvargula /— / not shown ingelheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 149), 131 Wachenheim /— / 124 DE2 Framersheim /— / 120 F5 (no. 278) Grenzach-Whylen / Grenzach / 175 G4 Flörsheim-Dalsheim / dalsheim / 125 C2, 124 Weinheim /— / 162 B2 nittel /— / 46 C2 (no. 12) Onsdorf /— Waldrach /— / 71 E6 Koblenz / Lay / 57 B4 Koblenz / Kondertal Bausendorf / Olkenbach / not shown Kinheim /— / 53 E12 Traben-Trarbach / Trarbach / 53 G4 Sugenheim / neundorf / not shown Grünstadt / Sausenheim / 137 CD1 Mainz / ebersheim / 120 D6 (no. 167) Konz / Oberemmel / 62 C5, 66 roxheim /— / 104 C4 (no. 80) Gerbrunn /— / 211 B2 Herbolzheim / Wagenstadt / 171 DE12 Kenzingen /— Östringen /— / 164 B4 Oberwesel / Langscheid / 80 C3 appenheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 43), 130 Obersulm / eichelberg / 193 FG1 Obersulm / Weiler albig /— / 120 FG4 (no. 281) Winterbach /— / 187 D5, 197

Hungerbiene (rhh) Hungriger Wolf (n) Hunnenstein (M) Hunolsteiner (n) Huttenberg (F)

Gundheim /— / 125 C3 Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 49) alken /— / 57 D3 Merxheim /— / 104 E1 (no. 108) Markt Nordheim / Ulsenheim / not shown

idig (P)

Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Königsbach der Weinstrasse / 141 E3, 145 Morschheim /— / not shown Maikammer /— / 142 A4 (no. 3) Siebeldingen /— /142 C5 (no. 71), 146 Karlstadt /— / 209 C4 Schlossböckelheim /— / 107 B1, 115 Hammerstein /— / not shown Bad Kreuznach / Winzenheim / 104 C5 (no. 50)

im Heubusch (P) immengarten (P) im Sonnenschein (P) im Stein (F) in den Felsen (n) in den Layfelsen (Mrh) in den siebzehn Morgen (n) inkelhöll (n) innere Leiste (F) insel Heylesen Werth (Mrh) Ipsheimer Burgberg (F)

Jesuitenberg (F) Jesuitenberg (M) Jesuitengarten (a) Jesuitengarten (P) Jesuitengarten (P) Jesuitengarten (rhg) Jesuitengarten (M) Jesuitengarten (M) Jesuitenhofgarten (P) Jesuitenschloss (B) Jesuitenwingert (M) Jochhöhschlösschen (S) Johannesberg (n) Johannisberg (rhh) Johannisberg (rhh) Johannisberg (F) Johannisberg (M) Johannisberg (rhh) Johannisberg (rhh) Johannisberg (M) Johannisberg (S) Johannisberg (n) Johannisberg (F) Johannisberg (n) Johannisberg (rhh) Johannisbrünnchen (M) Johanniskirchel (P) Johannitergarten (P) Josefsberg (B) Josephsberg (B) Josephshöfer (M)

Lettweiler /— / 104 F3 (no. 144) Würzburg /— / 210 B6, 211 B1, 215 Bacharach /— / 80 D4, 81 Bad Windsheim / Berolzheim / not shown Bad Windsheim / Humprechtsau Bad Windsheim / Ickelheim Bad Windsheim / Külsheim Bad Windsheim / Oberntief Bad Windsheim / Rüdisbronn Bad Windsheim / Wiebelsheim Dietersheim / Dottenheim Dietersheim / Walddachsbach Herbolzheim / Freimarkung Ossing Ipsheim /— Ipsheim / Kaubenheim Ipsheim / Weimersheim elsenfeld / rück / 206 C3 Wawern /— / 62 C2 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Marienthal / 36 C4 Forst an der Weinstrasse /— / 141 B45, 144 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Königsbach an der Weinstrasse / 141 E4 Oestrich-Winkel / Winkel / 86 DE56, 93 Pellingen /— / 62 BC56 Waldrach /— / 71 D5 dirmstein /— / 137 D3 Freiburg /— / 173 A12 Merzhausen /— Trier / Olewig / 71 D2 Pesterwitz /— / 218 F5, 221 Bad Sobernheim / Steinhard / 104 D3 (no. 123) Waldböckelheim /— aspisheim /— / 120 D2 (no. 25) dreis /— / not shown Elsenfeld / rück / 206 C3 Franzenheim /— / 71 G3 Gau-algesheim /— / 120 C23 (no. 38) Mainz / Laubenheim / 120 C6 (no. 163) Mertesdorf /— / 71 C5 radebeul /— / 218 DE45, 221 Rümmelsheim / Burg Layen / 114 E4 Thüngersheim /— / 209 D45 Wallhausen /— / 104 C4 (no. 16), 115 Zotzenheim /— / 120 D2 (no. 21) Bernkastel-Kues / Bernkastel / 51 D56 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / diedesfeld an der Weinstrasse / 138 G2 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Mussbach an der Weinstrasse / 141 F4 Wertheim / Bronnbach / 200 B1 Wertheim / Reicholzheim durbach /— / 168 BC4 Graach /— / 51 C5, 55

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region) Judenkirch (Rhg) Juffer (M) Juffermauer (M) Juffer Sonnenuhr (M) Julius-Echter-Berg (F) Jungbrunnen (N) Jungfer (Rhg) Jungfer (W) Jungfernberg (M) Jungfernstieg (B) Junker (N) Junker (N) Jupiterberg (W) Kachelberg (Rhh) Kachelberg (Rhh) Käsberg (W) Käsleberg (B) Kätzchen (M) Käuzchenberg (SU) Kafels (N) Kaffelstein (F) Kahlberg (B) Kahlenberg (N) Kahlenberg (N) Kahlenberg (P) Kahllay (M) Kailberg (B) Kaiserberg (N) Kaiserberg (B)

Kaiserberg (P) Kaiserberg (W) Kaiserberg (P) Kaisergarten (Rhh) Kaiser Karl (F) Kaiserpfalz (Rhh)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Wiesbaden / Dotzheim / 87 A6 Brauneberg /— / 51 D23, 52 Treis-Karden / Karden / 56 F6 Brauneberg /— / 51 D3 Iphofen /— / 214 F3, 212 Dorsheim /— / 114 E5 Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 C1, 90 Oestrich-Winkel / Hallgarten Lauffen /— / 191 D3 (no. 23) Waldrach /— / 71 E5 Meersburg /— / 180 D5, 183 Bad Kreuznach / Ippesheim / 104 C6 (no. 55) Laubenheim /— / 114 F5 Brackenheim / Hausen / 191 CD23 (no. 39) Ensheim /— / 120 F4 (no. 112) Lonsheim /— Wörrstadt /— / 120 EF4 (no. 90) Wörrstadt / Rommersheim Hessigheim /— / 191 E4 (no. 69), 194 Mundelsheim /— Vogtsburg / Oberrotweil / 170 C23, 183 Osann-Monzel / Monzel / 50 D6, 51 DE12 Osann-Monzel / Osann Jena / Zwätzen / not shown Norheim /— / 107 B3, 110 Kreuzwertheim /— / not shown, 216 Hirschberg / Leutershausen / 162 C2 Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 36), 108 Feilbingert /— / 104 E4 (no. 157) Ottersheim bei Landau /— / 142 CD5 (no. 39) Niederfell /— / 57 C3 Lauda-Königshofen / Sachsenflur / 200 E3 Duchroth /— / 107 B12 Ettenheim /— / 171 CD2 Ettenheim /— / Altdorf Herbolzheim /— Herbolzheim / Bleichheim Herbolzheim / Broggingen Herbolzheim / Tutschfelden Ringsheim /— Göcklingen /— / 142 D23 (no. 78) Güglingen /— / 191 CD1 (no. 44) Güglingen / Frauenzimmern Landau in der Pfalz / Nussdorf / 142 C34 (no. 59) Gau-Weinheim /— / 120 E3 (no. 123) Kitzingen / Eherieder Mühle / 211 C45 Kitzengen / Repperndorf Bubenheim /— / 120 BD34 Engelstadt /— Heidesheim /— Ingelheim /— Ingelheim / Gross-Winternheim

Kaiser Wilhelm (F) Kalb (F) Kalbenstein (F) Kalbspflicht (Rhg) Kallenberg (Rhh) Kallmuth (F) Kalkberg (P) Kalkgasse (HB) Kalkgrube (P) Kalkofen (P) Kalkofen (P) Kammer (M) Kammerberg (P) Kanzel (F) Kapellchen (M) Kapelle (Rhh) Kapelle (Rhh) Kapelle (P) Kapellenberg (M) Kapellenberg (Rhh) Kapellenberg (B) Kapellenberg Kapellenberg Kapellenberg Kapellenberg

(A) (Rhh) (M) (M)

Kapellenberg Kapellenberg Kapellenberg Kapellenberg Kapellenberg Kapellenberg

(B) (F) (B) (F) (Rhh) (Rhh)

Kapellenberg (B) Kapellenberg Kapellenberg Kapellenberg Kapellenberg Kapellenberg

(P) (Rhg) (P) (N) (P)

Kapellenberg Kapellenberg Kapellenberg Kapellenberg

(M) (N) (B) (M)

Kapellenberg (W) Kapellenberg (M) Kapellenberg (F) Kapellenberg (F)

Kapellenpfad (N) Kapellgarten (P) Kapitelberg (S) Kapplay (M) Kapuzinerbuck (B) Kardinalsberg (M) Karlsberg (M)

Jugenheim /— Schwabenheim an der Selz /— Wackernheim /— Winterhausen /— / 211 E23 Iphofen /— / 214 G34, 217 Karlstadt / Gambach / 209 B3 Eltville /— / 87 BC3 Bubenheim /— / 120 D34 (no. 132) Triefenstein / Homburg am Main / 207 G3, 210 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Duttweiler / 138 G45, 147 Bensheim /— / 155 D5, 157 Frankenweiler /— / 142 C3 (no. 67), 150 Bad Dürkheim / Leistadt / 137 F1 Deidesheim /— / 141 C45, 146 Brauneberg /— / 51 C2, 59 Schweigen /— / 142 F2 (no. 104b), 146 Obernbreit /— / 211 EF56 Minheim /— / 49 AB2 Bodenheim /— / 120 C6, 121 C1 (no. 176) Gau-Bickelheim /— / 120 E3 (no. 119) Hainfeld /— / 142 B3 (no. 24) Alf /— / 54 D2 Alzey /— / 124 A56 Alzey / Weinheim Bad Bellingen / Barnlach / 175 BC2 Bad Bellingen / Rheinweiler Bad Neuenahr / Heimersheim / 37 B3 Bingen / Kempten / 120 C2 (no. 3) Briedern /— / 54 B5 Bruttig-Fankel / Bruttig / 54 A6 Bruttig-Fankel / Fankel Durbach /— / 168 C4, 182 Eibelstadt /— / 211 D23 Freiburg / Munzingen / 170 FG34, 183 Frickenhausen /— / 211 E45, 214 Fürfeld /— / 120 FG12 (no. 73) Klein-Winternheim /— / 120 C5 (no. 190) Ober-Olm /— Klettgau / Erzingen / not shown Klettgau / Rechberg Laumersheim /— / 137 D3 Lorch /— / 85 EF45, 96 Maikammer / Alsterweiler / 42 A4 (no. 1) Münster-Sarmsheim / Münster / 114 D5, 115 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Gimmeldingen an der Weinstrasse / 141 EF34, 148 Nittel / Rehlingen / 46 C2 (no. 16) Odernheim am Glan /— / 104 E3 (no. 132) Östringen / Eichelberg / 164 B5 Palzem / Ensingen / 46 D12 (no. 19) Palzem / Helfant Rottenburg / Wurmlingen / not shown Rottenburg / Wendelsheim Treis-Karden / Treis / 56 F6 Volkach / Gaibach / 213 C4 Ebelsbach / Steinbach / not shown Knetzgau / Oberschwappach Sand am Main /— Staffelbach /— Zeil am Main /— Zeil am Main / Schmachtenberg Zeil am Main / Ziegelanger Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 41) Dackenheim /— / 137 E2 Meissen /— / 218 D3, 221 Sörnewitz /— Ediger-Eller / Eller / 54 B3 Wittnau /— / 173 B12 Bernkastel-Kues / Kues / 51 D45 Konz / Oberemmel / 62 BC5

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Karlsberg (W) Karlskopf (a) Karthäuser (n) Karthäuser (F) Karthäuserhofberg (M) Karthäuser Klosterberg (M) Kasselberg (B) Kastanienbusch (P) Kastaniengarten (P) Kastell (n) Katergrube (n) Katzenbeisser (W) Katzenberg (B) Katzenbuckel (rhh) Katzenhölle (n) Katzenkopf (M) Katzenkopf (F) Katzenöhrle (W) Katzensprung (S)

Katzenstein (P) Katzenzehe (S) Kaulenberg (n) Kauzenberg (n) Kayberg (W)

Kehlberg (F) Kehr (rhh) Kehrberg (M) Kehrenberg (n) Kehrnagel (M) Kellerberg (n) Kellersberg (rhh) Kelter (F) Kelterberg (W)

Kelterberg (SU)

Kemelrain (B)

Kertz (n) Kestelberg (B) Keulebuckel (B) Kickelskopf (n) Kieselberg (rhh) Kieselberg (P) Kieselberg (P) Kieselberg (P) Kieselberg (P) Kieselberg (n) Kiliansberg (F) Kilzberg (rhg) Kinnleitenberg (F) Kinzigtäler (B)

Weikersheim /— / 200 F6 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Bachem / 36 C6 Laubenheim /— / 114 E5, 113 Volkach / astheim / 213 D4, 215 Trier / eitelsbach / 71 BC4, 72 Konz /— / 62 A3 durbach /— / 168 C5 Birkweiler /— / 142 C23 (no. 73), 144 edenkoben /— / 142 B34 (no. 18) Boos /— / 104 E3 (no. 125) Waldböckelheim /— Weinsheim /— / 104 D4 (no. 87) Lauffen /— / 191 CD3 (no. 21) Weingarten /— / 164 DE23 Mörstadt /— / 125 D34 Bad Kreuznach / Planig / 104 C6 (no. 57) alf /— / 54 D2 Sommerach /— / 213 E34, 217 Brackenheim / Meimsheim / 191 D2 (no. 40) Diera / Karpfenschänke / 218 CD23 Diera / Zadel Winkwitz /— Winkwitz / Proschwitz Kindenheim /— / 137 A1 Kleindröben /— / not shown auen /— / 104 D2 (no. 101) Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 D5 (no. 33) erlenbach /— / 192 BE4 Erlenbach / Binswangen Oedheim /— rottendorf /— / 211 B3 Weinolsheim /— / 120 EF6 (no. 218) Kobern-Gondorf / Gondorf / 57 C3 altenbamberg /— / 107 C5 Kasel /— / 71 CD5, 72 Weinsheim /— / 104 D4 (no. 88) Gau-Bischofsheim /— / 120 D6 (no. 182) Himmelstadt /— / 209 CD4 aspach / Kleinaspach / 191 F5 (no. 78) Kirchberg /— Marbach/Neckar / rielingshausen Höhnstedt /— / not shown Lüttchendorf /— Seeburg / Rollsdorf Unterrissdorf /— Wertheim / Bronnbach / 200 B2, 201 Wertheim / Höhefeld Wertheim / reicholzheim niederhausen an der nahe /— / 107 BC2, 110 Gernsbach / Hilpertsau / 167 A1 Weisenbach /— Keltern / dietlingen / 164 G23 Keltern / ellmendingen Traisen / — / 107 A4 Biebelsheim /— / 120 DE2 (no. 18) Bobenheim am Berg /— / 136 E6, 137 E1 deidesheim /— / 141 C4, 146 erpolzheim /— / 137 F2 Kleinkarlbach /— / 136 D6, 137 D1 Oberhausen an der nahe /— / 107 C2 Grosslangheim /— / 214 F3 Geisenheim /— / 86 D4 Königsberg in Bayern / Unfinden / not shown Berghaupten /— / 166 F13 Gengenbach /— Gengenbach / Bermersbach Gengenbach / reichenbach Hohberg / diersburg Hohberg / Hofweier Hohberg / niederschopfheim

Kirchberg (B) Kirchberg (P) Kirchberg (HB) Kirchberg (rhh) Kirchberg (W)

Kirchberg (M) Kirchberg (F) Kirchberg (rhh) Kirchberg (P) Kirchberg (B)

Kirchberg (B) Kirchberg (W) Kirchberg (B)

Kirchberg (rhh) Kirchberg (rhh) Kirchberg (P) Kirchberg (B) Kirchberg (P) Kirchberg (rhh) Kirchberg (M) Kirchberg (M) Kirchberg (B) Kirchberg (B) Kirchberg (B) Kirchberg (M) Kirchberg (rhh) Kirchberg (P) Kirchberg (rhh) Kirchberg (F) Kirchberg (W) Kirchberg (B) Kirchberg (B) Kirchberg (M) Kirchberg (n) Kirchberg (F) Kirchberg (F)

Offenburg / Zunsweier Ohlsbach /— Badenweiler / Lipburg / 172 G4 Barbelroth /— / 142 E3 (no. 95) Bensheim /— / 155 D5, 157 Bingen / Kempten / 120 C2 (no. 2), 130 Bönnigheim /— / 191 DE13 (no. 64) Bönnigheim / Hohenstein Freudental /— Kirchheim /— Sachsenheim / Hohenhaslach Sachsenheim / Kleinsachsenheim Burgen /— / 51 F3 Castell /— / 214 F5, 217 eckelsheim /— / 120 F2 (no. 89) edenkoben /— / 142 B4 (no. 14) efringen-Kirchen /— / 175 CD2, 181 Efringen-Kirchen / Huttingen Efringen-Kirchen / istein ehrenkirchen / Kirchhofen / 172 BC6 Esslingen / Mettingen / 187 E1 Stuttgart / Obertürkheim Ettenheim / Münchweier / 171 C2, 183 Ettenheim / Wallburg Kippenheim / Schmieheim Frei-Laubersheim /— / 120 EF1 (no. 67) Gabsheim /— / 120 E45 (no. 187) Gleiszellen-Gleishorbach /— / 142 E23 (no. 98) Gottenheim /— / 170 DE4 Gross- und Kleinfischlingen /— / 142 B45 (no. 34) Hackenheim /— / 120 EF1 (no. 71) Hatzenport /— / 57 DE2, 55 Konz / Könen / 62 B2 Königheim /— / 200 CD2 Kraichtal / Oberöwisheim / 164 C34 Kraichtal / Unteröwisheim Lauda-Königshofen / Beckstein / 200 E3, 201 Lauda-Königshofen / Königshofen Moselkern /— / 57 EF1 Osthofen /— / 125 C4 St. Martin /— / 142 A3 (no. 8) Udenheim /— / 120 E5 (no. 206) Uettingen /— / 207 G45 Vaihingen / riet / 190 G6, 191 G1 (no. 58) Vogtsburg / Schelingen / 170 BC34, 183 Vogtsburg / Oberrotweil / 170 C2, 176 Veldenz /— / 51 E34 Waldböckelheim /— / 107 A1 Würzburg / Heidingsfeld / 211 C12 Dettelbach / Neuses am Berg / 213 AF26 Dettelbach / Neusetz Frankenwinheim /— Kolitzheim / Lindach Kolitzheim / Stammheim Kolitzheim / Zeilitzheim Markt Eisenheim / Obereisenheim Markt Eisenheim / Untereisenheim Nordheim /— / Schwanfeld /— / Schwarzach / Schwarzenau Sommerach /— Volkach /— Volkach / Astheim Volkach / Escherndorf Volkach / Fahr Volkach / Fürstenberg Volkach / Gaibach Volkach / Hallburg Volkach / Köhler Volkach / Krautheim

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region)

Kirchenpfad (Rhg) Kirchenstück (Rhh) Kirchenstück (P) Kirchenstück (Rhh) Kirchenstück (P) Kirchenstück (P) Kirchenstück (P) Kirchenstück (P) Kirchenstück (Rhg) Kirchenstück (Rhh) Kirchenstück (Rhh) Kirchenstück (P) Kirchenstück (P) Kirchenstück (Rhh) Kirchenweinberg (W)

Kirchgärtchen (Rhh) Kirchhalde (B) Kirchherrenberg (B) Kirchhöh (P) Kirchlay (M) Kirchlay (M) Kirchlay (M) Kirchplatte (Rhh) Kirchspiel (Rhh) Kirchtürmchen (A) Kirchweinberg (B) Kirchweinberg (W) Kirschgarten (P) Kirschgarten (P) Kirschheck (N) Kirschwingert (Rhh) Kläuserweg (Rhg) Klamm (N) Klaus (Rhg)

Klausenberg (S) Klausenberg (Rhh)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Volkach / Obervolkach Volkach / Rimbach Waigolshausen / Hergolshausen Waigolshausen / Theilheim Wipfeld /— Rüdesheim /— / 86 DE3 Rüdesheim / Eibingen Alzey / Weinheim / 124 A56 Bad Dürkheim / Leistadt / 137 F1 Bornheim /— / 120 F3 (no. 104) Ellerstadt /— / 138 A56, 150 Gönnheim /— Forst an der Weinstrasse /— / 141 B5, 145 Hainfeld /— / 142 B4 (no. 25) Herxheim am Berg /— / 137 E12 Hochheim /— / 89 G34, 96 Hohen-Sülzen /— / 125 E3 Ingelheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 147) Landau in der Pfalz / Nussdorf / 142 C4 (no. 60) Maikammer /— / 142 A4 (no. 2) Mainz / Hechtsheim / 120 BC6 (no. 162) Flein /— / 191 CD36 Heilbronn /— Ilsfeld / Schozach Lauffen /— Neckarwestheim /— Talheim /— Untergruppenbach /— Welgesheim /— / 120 D2 (no. 16) Uhldingen-Mühlhof / Oberuhldingen / 180 B45 Offenburg / Fessenbach / 168 D23 Dierbach /— / 142 F3 (no. 109) Ernst /— / 36 G45 Kröv /— / 53 E23 Osann-Monzel / Osann / 51 D2 Nierstein /— / 123 C45 Nierstein / Schwabsburg Westhofen /— / 125 B3, 127 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Neuenahr / 36 B6, 40 Grafschaft / Karweiler Hassmersheim /— / not shown Neckarzimmern /— / Not shown Erpolzheim /— / 137 F23 Laumersheim /— / 137 D3, 149 Norheim /— / 107 B34, 110 Neu-Bamberg /— / 120 F1 (no. 80) Geisenheim /— / 86 DE45, 95 Geisenheim / Johannisberg Niederhausen an der Nahe /— / 107 C2, 113 Geisenheim /— / 86 DE5, 96 Geisenheim / Johannisberg Oestrich-Winkel / Winkel Meissen /— / 218 D3 Worms / Abenheim / 125 C4

Klepberg (B)

Kletterberg (B) Kletterberg (Rhh) Klingle (W) Kloppberg (Rhh) Kloppenberg (Rhh) Klosterberg (Rhh) Klosterberg (M) Klosterberg (Rhh) Klosterberg (M) Klosterberg (B) Klosterberg (Rhg) Klosterberg (M) Klosterberg (Rhh) Klosterberg (M) Klosterberg (Rhh) Klosterberg (N) Klosterberg (Mrh) Klosterberg (Rhg) Klosterberg (Rhh) Klosterberg (S) Klosterberg (M) Klosterberg (M) Klosterberg (Rhg) Klosterberg (M) Klosterberg (W)

Klosterberg Klosterberg Klosterberg Klosterberg Klosterberg Klosterberg

(M) (M) (W) (M) (M) (A)

Klosterbergfelsen (B) Klosterbruder (Rhh) Kloster Disibodenberg (N) Kloster Fürstental (Mrh) Klostergarten (A) Klostergarten (N) Klostergarten (M) Klostergarten Klostergarten Klostergarten Klostergarten

(M) (P) (Rhh) (P)

Kämpfelbach / Bilfingen / 164 FG5 Kämpfelbach I Ersingen Keltern / Dietlingen Angelbachtal / Eichtersheim / 164 A5 Neu-Bamberg /— / 120 F12 (no. 79) Remshalden / Grunbach / 187 CD4 Dittelsheim-Hessloch / Dittelsheim / 125 AB23 Mommenheim /— / 120 D6 (no. 236) Bechtolsheim /— / 120 F5 (no. 271) Bengel /— / 53 BC2 Bermersheim v. d. H. /— / 120 F4 (no. 107) Bernkastel-Kues / Wehlen / 51 B3, 59 Bruchsal /— / 164 C3 Kiedrich /— / 87 B2 Lehmen /— / 57 C3 Mainz / Laubenheim / 120 C6 (no. 165) Maring-Noviand /— / 51 C2 Nieder-Olm /— / 120 D5 (no. 213) Norheim /— / 107 AB3 Oberheimbach /— / 80 F45 Oestrich-Winkel / Oestrich / 86 CD56 Osthofen /— / 125 B4 Ostritz /— / not shown, 221 Perl / Sehndorf / 46 F1 (no. 25) Platten /— / 51 BC12 Rüdesheim /— / 86 DE3 Rüdesheim / Eibingen Saarburg /— / 62 E3 Sachsenheim / Hohenhaslach / 190 E6, 191 E1 (no. 61) Vaihingen / Horrheim Schleich /— / 48 E45 Traben-Trarbach / Wolf / 53 E34 Weikersheim / Schäftersheim / 200 E34 Wiltingen /— / 62 BC34 Zell / Merl / 54 E34 Ahrbrück / Pützfeld / 36, 37 Altenahr /— Altenahr / Kreuzberg Altenahr / Reimerzhoven Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Ahrweiler Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Bachem Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Ehlingen Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Heimersheim Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Heppingen Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Lohrsdorf Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Marienthal Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Neuenahr Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Walporzheim Dernau /— Grafschaft / Karweiler Grafschaft / Ringen Mayschoss /— Rech /— Baden-Baden / Varnhalt / 167 BC5, 182 Ingelheim / Gross-Winternheim / 120 C34 (no. 138) Odernheim am Glan /— / 104 E3 (no. 128), 113 Bacharach / Medenscheid und Neurath / 80 DE4, 81 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Marienthal / 36 C4 Grafschaft / Ringen Bingen / Bingerbrück / 114 D5 Weiler /— Brauneberg /— / 51 EF2 Brauneberg / Filzen Cochem / Sehl / 36 G4 Edenkoben /— / 142 B4 (no. 12) Flonheim /— / 120 F3 (no. 98) Gönnheim /— / 138 AB5

V i n e ya r d i n d e x

Klostergarten Klostergarten Klostergarten Klostergarten

(F) (P) (M) (P)

Grossheubach / engelsberg / 206 F3 Grünstadt / Sausenheim / 147 D1 Leiwen /— / 48 DE56 Lustadt /— / 142 BC56 (no. 43) Zeiskam /— Klostergarten (P) niederkirchen /— / 138 BC45, 141 C56 Klostergarten (rhh) nierstein /— / 123 C5 Klostergarten (rhh) Sankt Johann /— / 104 E3 (no. 54) Klostergarten (n) St. Katharinen /— / 104 C4 (no. 73) Klostergarten (rhh) Schwabenheim /— / 120 C4 (no. 136) Klostergarten (n) Sponheim /— / 104 CD3 (no. 92) Klostergarten (rhh) Sprendlingen /— / 120 DE2 (no. 49) Klostergarten (rhh) Zotzenheim /— / 120 D2 (no. 22) Klostergut Fremersberger Sinsheim /— / 167 B5 Feigenwäldchen (B) Klostergut Schelzberg Sasbachwalden /— / 166 C4 (B) Klosterkammer (M) St. aldegund /— / 54 CD2 Klosterlay (M) Schleich /— / 48 DE5 Klosterlay (rhg) rüdesheim /— / 86 E3 Kloster Liebfrauenberg Bad Bergzabern /— / 142 DF25 Barbelroth /— Billigheim-Ingenheim / Appenhofen Billigheim-Ingenheim / Billigheim Billigheim-Ingenheim / Ingenheim Billigheim-lngenheim / Mühlhofen Gleiszellen-Gleishorbach /— Göcklingen /— Hergersweiler /— Heuchelheim-Klingen /— Kapellen-Drusweiler /— Klingenmünster /— Niederhorbach /— Oberhausen /— Pleisweiler-Oberhofen /— Rohrbach /— Steinweiler /— Winden /— Klosterpfad (n) dorsheim /— / 114 EF45 Klosterpfad (P) rhodt unter rietburg /— / 142 B4 (no. 19) Kloster Posaer Zeitz /— / not shown Klosterberg (SU) Klosterschaffnerei (P) Bockenheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 137 A12 Klosterstück (P) einselthum /— / not shown Zellertal / Zell Klosterweg (rhh) Bingen / dromersheim / 120 C2 (no. 29) Klosterweg (P) Gerolsheim /— / 137 D34 Klosterweg (M) Hupperath /— / not shown Wittlich /— Klosterweg (rhh) Ockenheim /— / 120 C2 (no. 34) Klotzberg (B) Bühlertal— / 167 DE5 Knopf (rhh) Friesenheim /— / 120 E6 (no. 221) Knopf (rhh) Hahnheim /— / 120 DE5 (no. 226) Kobersberg (F) rimpar /— / 209 E6 Kobnert (P) Bad Dürkheim / Leistadt / 137 EG1, Bad Dürkheim / Ungstein Dackenheim /— Erpolzheim /— Freinsheim /— Herxheim am Berg /— Kallstadt /— Weisenheim am Berg /— Kochberg (B) durbach /— / 168 BD34, 182 Kocherberg (W) Dörzbach /— / Forchtenberg /— Forchtenberg / Ernsbach Hardthausen / Kochersteinsfeld Ingelfingen /— Ingelfingen / Criesbach Künzelsau /— Künzelsau / Belsenberg

Möckmühl /— Möckmühl / Ruchsen Neudenau /— Neudenau / Herbolzheim Neudenau / Siglingen Niedernhall /— Schöntal / Bieringen Weissbach /— Widdern /— Köhler (F) dingolshausen /— / not shown Dingolshausen / Bischwind Sulzheim / Mönchstockheim Köhler-Köpfchen (n) Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / ebernburg / 107 B4 König (W) Sternenfels /— / 190 DE5 (no. 49) Sternenfels / diefenbach Königin (F) Tauberrettersheim /— / 200 E6, 201 Königin Viktoriaberg (rhg) Hochheim /— / 89 G4, 99 König Johann Berg (M) Kastel-Staadt /— / 62 G3 König-Johann-Berg (M) Serrig /— / 62 G2 Königsbecher (B) Östringen / Odenheim / 164 B45 Königlicher Weinberg (S) Dresden / Loschwitz / 219 FG12, 221 Dresden / Pillnitz Dresden / Wachwitz Königsberg (W) Steinberg / Höpfigheim / 191 E4 (no. 72) Königsberg (M) Traben-Trarbach / Traben / 53 EF4 Königsberg (M) Igel /— / 46 AB3 Igel / Liersberg Langsur /— Langsur / Grewenich Langsur / Mesenich Langsur / Metzdorf Königsfels (M) Koblenz / Güls / 57 B4 Königsfels (n) Schlossböckelheim /— / 107 B1, 114 Waldböckelheim /— Königsgarten (n) Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / ebernburg / 107 A84 Königsgarten (n) Feilbingert /— / 104 E4 (no. 155) Königsgarten (P) Albersweiler /— / 142 BD14 Annweiler / Gräfenhausen Annweiler / Queichhambach Birkweiler /— Frankweiler /— Landau in der Pfalz / Arzheim Landau in der Pfalz / Godramstein Landau in der Pfalz / Mörlheim Landau in der Pfalz / Queichheim Ranschbach /— Siebeldingen /— Königshof (Mrh) Urbar /— / not shown Vallendar /— Königslay-Terrassen (M) Zell / Merl / 54 E3 Königsschild (n) Langenlonsheim /— / 114 F5, 115 Königsschloss (n) Münster-Sarmsheim / Münster / 114 E34 Königsstuhl (rhh) Gundersheim /— / 125 C23 Königstuhl (SU) Quedlinburg /— / not shown Westerhausen /— Königstuhl (rhh) Lörzweiler /— / 120 D6 (no. 212) Königsweg (P) Niefernheim /— / not shown Zellertal / Zell Königsweingarten (B) Bodman /— / not shown Königswingert (P) Wachenheim /— / 138 AB3, 151 König Wenzel (Mrh) rhens /— / 76 C2 König-Wilhelms-Berg Flörsheim / Wicker / 89 F5 (rhg) Köppelberg (SU) Bad Kösen / Schulpforte (Pforte) 224 D3, 225 Kopf (W) Korb /— / 187 AD26 Korb / Kleinheppach Korb / Steinreinach Remshalden / Grunbach Schorndorf /—

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region)

Koppelstein (Mrh) Krähenberg (W) Krähenschnabel (F)

Kräuterberg (A) Kräuterberg (Mrh) Kräuterhaus (M) Kranzberg (Rhh) Kranzberg (Rhh) Krapfenberg (P) Kreidkeller (P) Kreisberg (SU) Kreuz (Rhh) Kreuz (P) Kreuz (F) Kreuz (P) Kreuz (Rhh) Kreuzberg (B)

Kreuzberg Kreuzberg Kreuzberg Kreuzberg

(Rhh) (Rhh) (Mrh) (P)

Kreuzberg (F) Kreuzberg (P) Kreuzberg (F) Kreuzberg (B) Kreuzberg (B) Kreuzberg (M) Kreuzblick (Rhh) Kreuzhalde (B) Kreuzkapelle (Rhh)

Kreuzlay (M) Kreuzpfad (F) Kreuzweg (Rhh) Kreuzweg (F) Kreuzweg (B) Kreuzwingert (M) Kriegsberg (W) Kroatenpfad (P) Krötenbrunnen (Rhh)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Waiblingen /— Waiblingen / Beinstein Waiblingen / Neustadt Weinstadt / Grossheppach Winnenden /— Winnenden / Baach Winnenden / Breuningsweiler Winnenden / Bürg Winnenden / Hanweiler Winterbach /— Braubach /— / 76 C23 Lahnstein /— Massenbachhausen /— / 191 A1 (no. 27) Erlenbach (bei Marktheidenfeld) /— / 207 F3 Erlenbach (bei Marktheidenfeld) / Triefenthal Remlingen /— Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Walporzheim / 36 C5, 39 Oberdiebach /— / 80 EF45 Traben-Trarbach / Traben / 53 F4 Dalheim /— / 120 E6 (no. 216) Nierstein /— / 123 CD56 Vollmersweiler /— / 142 F3 (no. 110) Kallstadt /— / 137 FG1 Höhnstedt /— / not shown, 225 Seeburg / Rollsdorf Dienheim /— / 123 E6, 131 Oppenheim /— Friedelsheim /— / 138 A45 Hammelburg / Feuerthal / 208 A23 Kirchheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 137 CD2 Ockenheim /— / 120 C2 (no. 20) Achern / Mösbach / 166 D4 Kappelrodeck / Waldulm Renchen /— Bodenheim /— / 120 D6, 121 D1 (no. 179) Dolgesheim /— / 120 F56 (no. 255) Koblenz / Ehrenbreitstein / 76 A2 Einselthum /— / not shown Niefernheim /— Zellertal / Zell Marktheidenfeld /— / 207 F2 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Duttweiler / 138 G45 Nordheim /— / 213 DE4 Volkach / Hallburg Offenburg / Rammersweier / 168 CD23 Tauberbischofsheim / Distelhausen / 200 D3 Traben-Trarbach / Trarbach / 53 G3 Worms / Pfeddersheim / 125 DE3 Ihringen /— / 170 D3 Ihringen / Wasenweiler Dienheim /— / 121 F1 (no. 263) Guntersblum /—

Krötenpfuhl (N) Kronberg (F) Krone (N) Krone (Rhg) Krone (F) Krone (M) Kroneberg (M) Kronenberg (M) Kronenberg (P) Kronenberg (N)

Kronenbühl (B)

Kronenfels (N) Kronsberg (F) Küchenmeister (F) Kugelspiel (F) Kuhberg (B) Kuhnchen (M) Kuhstall (Mrh) Kupferflöz (Mrh) Kupfergrube (N) Kupferhalde (W) Kupp (M) Kupp (M) Kupp (M) Kupp (M) Kupp (M) Kupp (M) Kurfürst (M) Kurfürst (P) Kurfürstenberg (M) Kurfürstenhofberg (M) Kurfürstenstück (Rhh)

Zell /— / 54 F4 Kolitzheim / Lindach / 213 C4 Framersheim /— / 120 FG45 (no. 277) Karsbach /— / 209 A4 Leimen /— / 162 F2 Piesport / Niederemmel / 49 A12, 57 Stuttgart /— / 186 DE5 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / LachenSpeyerdorf (or Lachen) 138 G4 Alsheim /— / 120 EG56, 121 EG13 Dienheim /— Dolgesheim /— Eich /— Eimsheim /— Gimbsheim /— Guntersblum /— Hillesheim /— Ludwigshöhe /— Mettenheim /— Oppenheim /— Uelversheim /— Wintersheim /— Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 42), 108 Sand am Main /— / not shown Laubenheim /— / 114 F3, 115 Lorch /— / 85 F5, 97 Prichsenstadt /— / not shown Waldrach /— / 71 D5 Bullay /— / 54 D3 Alf /— / 54 D2 Kallstadt /— / 137 F2 Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 CD56 Bad Kreuznach / Bosenheim Bad Kreuznach / Ippesheim Bad Kreuznach / Planig Bad Kreuznach / Winzenheim Bretzenheim /— Hargesheim /— Friesenheim /— / 171 AB23, 183 Friesenheim / Heiligenzell Friesenheim / Oberschopfheim Friesenheim / Oberweier Lahr /— / Lahr / Hugsweier Lahr / Mietersheim Waldböckelheim /— / 106 A6, 107 A1 Iphofen /— / 214 F3, 216 Rödelsee /— / 214 F3, 216 Castell /— / 214 F5, 217 Schriesheim /— / 162 CD2 Riveris /— / 71 E6 St. Goar /— / 76 G4 Dörscheid /— / 80 B34 Kaub /— Schlossböckelheim /— / 107 B2, 111 Oberderdingen /— / 190 CD45 (no. 48) Ayl /— / 62 DE23, 67 Ayl / Biebelnhausen Saarburg /— / 62 E2, 67 Serrig /— / 62 G34 Trier / Kürenz / 71 C3 Wiltingen /— / 62 B3, 67 Wittlich /— / not shown Ellenz-Poltersdorf /— / 54 AB5 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Mussbach an der Weinstrasse / 141 EF5 Waldrach /— / 71 D5 Trier / Olewig / 71 D2 Gau-Bickelheim /— / 120 EF24 Gau-Weinheim /— / Gumbsheim /—

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Kurfürstlay (M)

Laacherberg (a) Laberstall (rhh) Lämmerberg (F) Lämmerberg (F) Lämmler (W) Längberg (W) Lahntal (Mrh)

Lambertuslay (M) Landsknecht (F)

Landskrone (a)

Lange els (P) Langenberg (rhg) Langenberg (n) Langenberg (F) Langenmorgen (P) Langenstein (F) Langenstein (P) Langenstück (rhg) Langenstück (rhg) Langenstück (rhg) Langer Berg (S) Langgarten (Mrh) Langhölle (n) La roche (rhh) Lasenberg (B) Latt (P) Laudamusberg (M) Laurentiusberg (n) Laurentiusberg (M) Laurentiusberg (Mrh) Laurentiusberg (M) Laurentiusberg (M) Laurentiusberg (n) Laurentiuslay (M) Laurentiuslay (M) Lay (M) Lay (M) Lay (M) Lay (M) Lay (M) Layenberg (M) Layenberg (n)

Vendersheim /— Wallertheim /— Wöllstein /— Bernkastel-Kues / Andel / 51 CF16 Bernkastel-Kues / Bernkastel Bernkastel-Kues / Kues Brauneberg /— Brauneberg / Filzen Burgen /— Kesten /— Lieser /— Maring-Noviand /— Mülheim /— Osann-Monzel / Monzel Osann-Monzel / Osann Veldenz /— Wintrich /— Mayschoss /— / 36 CD3 Ockenheim /— / 120 C2 (no. 31) aub /— / 201 E1 randersacker /— / 211 BC2 Fellbach /— / 187 D1, 196 Stuttgart / Untertürkheim Hammelburg / Westheim / 208 B3 Bad Ems /— / 76 B46, 77 B1 Dausenau /— Nassau /— Obernhof /— Weinähr /— Maring-noviand /— / 51 D23 Volkach / Fürstenberg / 213 D5 Volkach / Obervolkach Volkach / Rimberg Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Heimersheim / 37 B23, 38 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Lohrsdorf Hessheim /— / 137 CD45 Eltville / Martinsthal / 87 B4, 99 Odernheim am Glan /— / 104 E3 (no. 133) retzstadt /— / 209 CD5 deidesheim /— / 141 D4, 147 Martinsheim /— / not shown Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / LachenSpeyerdorf (or Lachen) / 138 F34 eltville /— / 87 BC34 Eltville / rauenthal / 87 B3, 99 Walluf / Oberwalluf / 87 B4 Schlieben /— / not shown Manubach /— / 80 E34 Obermoschel /— / 104 EF4 (no. 149) Flonheim / Uffhofen / 120 F3 (no. 101) Bötzingen /— / 170 B4 albersweiler /— / 142 C3 (no. 69) Neumagen-Dhron / neumagen / 48 C6, 49 C1 altenbamberg /— / 107 CD4 Bremm /— / 54 C2 Königswinter / Oberdollendorf / not shown Saarburg /— / 62 E2 Waldrach /— / 71 D5 Wallhausen /— / 104 C4 (no. 20) Köwerich /— / 48 CD6, 59 Leiwen /— / 48 D6, 56 Bernkastel-Kues / Bernkastel / 51 D5, 55 Lehmen /— / 57 C3 Palzem /— / 46 D1 (no. 21) Senheim /— / 54 C5 Wittlich /— / not shown Wittlich / Lüxem Bruttíg-Fankel / Fankel / 54 A6 niedermoschel /— / 104 EF4 (no. 153)

Laykaul (M) Leckerberg (rhh) Leckerberg (rhh) Leckzapfen (rhh) Leidhecke (rhh) Leiersberg (W) Leikaul (M) Leinhöhle (P) Leistenberg (n) Leiterchen (M) Leiterchen (M) Lenchen (rhg) Lenchen (rhh) Lennenborn (Mrh) Lenzenberg (W) Leopoldsberg (B) Lerchenberg (W) Lerchenberg (B)

Lerchenberg (P) Lerchenberg (B) Lerchenböhl (P) Lerchenspiel (P) Letten (B) Letten (P) Letten (P) Letterlay (M) Lichtenberg (W)

Lichtenberg (B) Lichtenberg (W) Liebehöll (n) Liebenberg (rhh) Liebenberg (W)

Liebeneck-Sonnenlay (Mrh) Liebenstein-Sterrenberg (Mrh) Liebesbrunnen (P) Liebesbrunnen (n) Liebfrau (rhh) Liebfrauenberg (rhh) Liebfrauenberg (M) Liebfrauenmorgen (Rhh)

Korlingen /— / 71 E4 Armsheim / Schimsheim / 120 E3 (no. 111) Dittelsheim-Hessloch / dittelsheim / 125 A23 Osthofen /— / 125 B5 Bodenheim /— / 120 CD6 (no. 177) Leingarten / Schluchtern / 191 B2 (no. 28) Trier / Filsch / 71 DE4 deidesheim /— / 141 CD4 Oberhausen an der nahe /— / 107 C2, 115 nittel /— / 46 C2 (no. 13) Trittenheim /— / 49 D1, 59 Oestrich-Winkel / Oestrich / 86 CD6, 98 Stadecken-Elsheim / elsheim / 120 D45 (no. 196) Bacharach / Steeg / 80 D3 Stuttgart / Hedelfingen / 186 EF6 Stuttgart / Rohracker Bermatingen /— / 180 BC12 Bönnigheim / Hofen / 191 DE2 (no. 66) erligheim /— Bretten / Bauerbach / 164 CD46, 165 C1, 165 AB24 Eppingen /— / Eppingen / Mühlbach Eppingen / Rohrbach Kraichtal / Bahnbrücken Kraichtal / Gochsheim Kraichtal / Oberacker Kürnbach /— Oberderdingen / Flehingen Sulzfeld /— Zaisenhausen /— Kapsweyer /— / 142 F2 (no. 106) Meersburg /— / 180 D6 Stetten /— Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / LachenSpeyerdorf (or Lachen) / 138 FG34 Gerolsheim /— / 137 D4 auggen /— / 172 G2 deidesheim /— / 147 BC56 Hainfeld /— / 142 B3 (no. 23) Kröv /— / 53 E3 Grossbottwar /— / 191 DE45 (no. 10) Grossbottwar / Hof und Lembach / Grossbottwar / Winzerhausen Ilsfeld /— Oberstenfeld /— Steinheim /— Steinheim / Kleinbottwar Karlsruhe / Grötzingen / 164 E2 Remshalden / Geradstetten / 187 CD45, 197 Remshalden / Hebsack Münster-Sarmsheim / Sarmsheim / 114 E5 Osthofen /— / 125 B4 Sachsenheim / Ochsenbach / 191 DE1 (no. 63) Sachsenheim / Spielberg Osterspai /— / 76 D23 Kamp-Bornhofen /— / 76 EF3 Kestert /— / dackenheim /— / 137 DE12 Hochstätten /— / 104 E5 (no. 159) Volxheim /— / 120 E12 (no. 65) Dittelsheim-Hessloch / Hessloch / 125 AB3 Konz / Filzen / 62 BC2 Worms /— / 125 CF36 Worms / Abenheim Worms / Heppenheim Worms / Herrnsheim Worms / Horchheim

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Vineyard (Region)

LiebfrauenstiftKirchenstück (Rhh) Liebfrauenthal (Rhh) Lieseberg (N) Lieth (Rhh) Limburg (B) Lindauer Seegarten (W)

Lindelberg (W)

Lindhälder (W) Linsenbusch (P) Löhrer Berg (N) Lössnitz (S) Lohrberger Hang (Rhg) Longenburgerberg (Mrh) Loreley-Edel (Mrh) Loreleyfelsen (Mrh)

Lorettoberg (B)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Worms / Leiselheim Worms / Neuhausen Worms / Pfeddersheim Worms / Weinsheim Worms / Wies-Oppenheim Worms /— / 125 D6, 127 Gimbsheim /— / 121 FG1 (no. 249) Waldlaubersheim /— / 114 E3 Harxheim /— / 120 D6 (no. 186) Sasbach /— / 170 A2 Bodolz /— / 180 FG35 Kressbronn /— Lindau /— Nonnenhorn /— Wasserburg /— Wasserburg / Hattnau Bretzfeld /— / 192 CD6, 193 DG15 Bretzfeld / Adolzfurt Bretzfeld / Dimbach Bretzfeld / Geddelsbach Bretzfeld / Rappach Bretzfeld / Schwabbach Bretzfeld / Siebeneich Bretzfeld / Unterheimbach Bretzfeld / Waldbach Langenbrettach / Langenbeutingen Neuenstein / Eschelbach Neuenstein / Kesselfeld Neuenstein / Obersöllbach Öhringen / Michelbach am Wald Öhringen / Verrenberg Pfedelbach /— Pfedelbach / Harsberg Pfedelbach / Heuholz Pfedelbach / Oberohrn Pfedelbach / Untersteinbach Pfedelbach / Windischenbach Wüstenroth / Maienfels Kernen / Stetten / 187 DE23 Meckenheim /— / 141 DE46, 151 Ruppertsberg /— Langenlonsheim /— / 114 F5, 115 Radebeul /— / 218 DE46 Frankfurt /— / not shown Königswinter / Niederdollendorf / not shown St. Goarshausen /— / 76 G45 Bornich /— / 76 DG25 Kamp-Bornhofen /— Kestert /— Nochern /— Patersberg /— St. Goarshausen /— St. Goarshausen / Wellmich und Ehrental Au /— / 172 AE36, 173 AC12

Lotberg (B) Lottenstück (Rhh) Lützeltalerberg (F) Luginsland (W) Luginsland (P) Luhmännchen (F) Luisengarten (N) Lump (N) Lump (N) Madonnenberg (B) Mäuerchen (Rhg) Mäuerchen (M) Mäushöhle (P) Magdalenenkreuz (Rhg) Maiberg (HB)

Maien (W) Mainhölle (F) Mainleite (F) Mainleite (F) Mainzerweg (Rhh) Maltesergarten (B)

Mandelbaum (Rhh) Mandelberg (Rhh) Mandelberg (P) Mandelberg (P) Mandelberg (P)

Bad Krozingen /— Bad Krozingen / Biengen Bad Krozingen / Schlatt Bad Krozingen / Tunsel Bollschweil /— Buggingen /— Buggingen / Seefelden Ebringen /— Ehrenkirchen / Ehrenstetten Ehrenkirchen / Kirchhofen Ehrenkirchen / Norsingen Ehrenkirchen / Scherzingen Eschbach /— Freiburg /— Freiburg / St. Georgen Heitersheim /— Heitersheim / Schmidhofen Heitersheim / Gallenweiler Merzhausen /— Pfaffenweiler /— Schallstadt /— Schallstadt / Mengen Schallstadt / Wolfenweiler Staufen im Breisgau /— Staufen im Breisgau / Grunern Staufen im Breisgau / Wettelbrunn Wittnau /— Ihringen / Wasenweiler / 170 D34 Ingelheim /— / 120 B34 (no. 154) Grosswallstadt /— / Aichwald / Aichelberg / 187 E4 Wachenheim /— / 141 B5 Alzenau / Wasserlos / not shown Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / Ebernburg / 107 B4 Kirschroth /— / 104 E2 (no. 116) Volkach / Escherndorf / 213 D34, 210 Schriesheim /— / 162 C2 Geisenheim /— / 86 E34, 99 Mertesdorf / Lorenzhof / 71 C4, 73 Deidesheim /— / 141 C4 Rüdesheim /— / 86 E3 Rüdesheim / Eibingen Heppenheim /— / 155 E56 Heppenheim / Erbach Heppenheim / Unter-Hambach Winnenden / Hanweiler / 187 B3 Bürgstadt /— / 206 F4, 216 Schweinfurt /— / not shown Schweinfurt / Mainberg Waigolshausen / Hergolshausen / 213 AB3 Waigolshausen / Theilheim Bingen / Büdesheim / 120 C2 (no. 30) Bingen / Dromersheim Bad Krozingen / Biengen / 172 BE35 Bad Krozingen / Schlatt Bad Krozingen / Tunsel Buggingen /— Buggingen / Seefelden Eschbach /— Heitersheim /— Heitersheim / Schmidhofen Heitersheim / Gallenweiler Staufen / Wettelbrunn Pfaffen-Schwabenheim /— / 120 E2 (no. 19) Alzey / Weinheim / 124 AB5, 131 Offenheim /— Birkweiler /— / 142 C3 (no. 74), 144 Kirrweiler /— / 142 A45 (no. 6), 149 Laumersheim /— / 137 C5, 149

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Mandelberg (rhh) Mandelberg (P) Mandelberg (B) Mandelbrunnen (rhh) Mandelgarten (P) Mandelgarten (P)

Mandelgarten (P) Mandelgarten (P) Mandelgraben (M) Mandelhang (P) Mandelhöhe (P) Mandelpfad (P) Mandelpfad (P) Mandelpfad (P) Mandelring (P)

Mandelröth (P) Mandelstein (Mrh) Mannaberg (B)

Mannberg (rhg) Marbach (n) Marcobrunn (rhg) Margarete (W) Maria Magdalena (P) Marienberg (M) Marienberg (M) Marienberg (F)

Marienburg (M) Marienburger (M) Mariengarten (F) Mariengarten (P)

Lonsheim /— / 120 F34 (no. 106) Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / duttweiler / 138 G4, 150 Wertheim / dertingen / 200 A2 Gundheim /— / 125 C3 Gönnheim /— / 138 A5 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Gimmeldingen an der Weinstrasse / 141 EF34, 145 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Mussbach an der Weinstrasse Wachenheim /— / 138 A34 Weisenheim am Berg /— / 137 E1 Brauneberg /— / 51 DE23 Brauneberg / Filzen edesheim /— / 142 B4 (no. 27) Kirrweiler /— / 142 AB35 Maikammer /— Billigheim-Ingenheim /— / 142 DE4 (no. 88) rohrbach /— dirmstein /— / 137 BC3, 150 Obrigheim /— / 137 B2 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Mussbach an der Weinstrasse / 141 FG34, 151 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Haardt an der Weinstrasse dackenheim /— / 137 E2 Boppard (Bopparder Hamm) /— / 76 D2, 81 Bad Schönborn / Langenbrücken / 162 EG2 Bad Schönborn / Mingolsheim Bretten / Neibsheim Bruchsal /— Bruchsal / Heidelsheim Bruchsal / Heimsheim Bruchsal / Obergrombach Bruchsal / Untergrombach Dielheim /— Dielheim / Horrenberg Heidelberg /— Kraichtal / Oberöwisheim Kraichtal / Unteröwisheim Leimen /— Malsch /— Mühlhausen /— Mühlhausen / Rettigheim Mühlhausen / Tairnbach Nussloch /— Östringen /— Rauenberg /— Rauenberg / Malschenberg Rauenberg / Rotenberg Ubstadt-Weiher / Stettfeld Ubstadt-Weiher / Ubstadt Ubstadt-Weiher / Zeutern Wiesloch /— Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 D2, 95 Bad Sobernheim /— / 104 E2 (no. 121) Eltville / erbach / 87 C2, 94 Neuenstein / Obersöllbach / 193 E4 Öhringen / Michelbach am Wald Klingenmünster /— / 142 DE23 (no. 86) Koblenz / Güls / 57 A5 Koblenz / Metternich Perl / Oberperl / 46 F1 (no. 26) Perl / Sehndorf Würzburg /— / 210, 211 AC12 Würzburg / Heidingsfeld Würzburg / Unterdürrbach Pünderich /— / 53 B4, 58 Zell / Kaimt / 54 E3 Prichsenstadt / Kirchschönbach / not shown Deidesheim /— / 141 BD45

Marienholz (M) Marienpforter Klosterberg (n) Markgraf Babenberg (F) Marksburg (Mrh)

Marmorberg (Mrh) Marsberg (F) Marschall (rhg) Martinsberg (rhh) Martinshöhe (P) Matheisbildchen (M) Mathias Weingarten (Mrh) Mauerberg (B) Maustal (F) Maushöhle Maximiner (M) Maximiner Burgberg (M)

Forst an der Weinstrasse /— Wachenheim /— Trier / eitelsbach / 71 B45, 73 Trier / Ruwer Waldböckelheim /— / 106 A5 Frickenhausen /— / 211 EF45 Braubach /— / 76 AD16, 77 B1 Filsen /— Koblenz /— Koblenz / Ehrenbreitstein Lahnstein /— Osterspai /— Urbar /— Vallendar /— Braubach /— / 76 CD3 randersacker /— / 211 C2, 214 Wiesbaden / Frauenstein / 87 A5 Siefersheim /— / 120 F2 (no. 84) Wonsheim /— Gönnheim /— / 137 G3 Bernkastel-Kues / Bernkastel / 51 D5 Bacharach /— / 80 CE34

Baden-Baden / neuweier / 167 C5, 176 Sulzfeld /— / 211 D5, 217 deidesheim /— / 141 C, 147 Trier / ruwer / 71 B4 Fell /— / 48 FG24 Fell / Fastrau Maximiner Herrenberg (M) Longuich /— / 48 E3 Maximiner Hofgarten (M) Kenn /— / 48 E1 Maximiner Klosterlay (M) detzem /— / 48 DE5 Maximiner Prälat (M) Kastel-Staadt /— / 62 G2 Meerspinne (P) Neustadt an der Weinstrasse /— / 141 EG15 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Gimmeldingen an der Weinstrasse Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Haardt an der Weinstrasse Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Königsbach an der Weinstrasse Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Mussbach an der Weinstrasse Mehrhölzchen (Rhg) Oestrich-Winkel / Hallgarten / 86 BC56, 87 BD1 Oestrich-Winkel / Oestrich Meisenberg (M) Waldrach /— / 71 D5 Michaeliskapelle (n) Braunweiler /— / 104 C4 (no. 69) Michaelisberg (B) Bruchsal / Untergrombach / 164 D23 Michaelsberg (W) Cleebronn /— / 191 CD12 (no. 43) Güglingen /— / Güglingen / eibensbach Güglingen / Frauenzimmern Michelmark (rhg) Eltville / erbach / 87 C2, 99 Michelsberg (P) Bad dürkheim /— / 137 G1, 146 Bad Dürkheim / Ungstein Michelsberg (rhh) Mettenheim /— / 120 G6, 121 G1 (no. 291) Michelsberg (P) Weyher in der Pfalz /— / 142 B3 (no. 22) Michelsberg (M) Klausen / Krames / 48 AE56 Minheim /— Neumagen-Dhron / Dhron Neumagen-Dhron / Neumagen Piesport /— Piesport / Niederemmel Rivenich /— Sehlem /— Trittenheim /— Mittelberg (n) Bayerfeld-Steckweiler / Steckweiler / 104 G45 (no. 173) Mittelhölle (rhg) Geisenheim / Johannisberg / 86 D45 Mönchbäumchen (rhh) Zornheim /— / 120 D56 (no. 231) Mönchberg (n) Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 46)

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Mühlberg (N) Mühlberg (F) Mühlberg (M) Mühlberg (N) Mühlenberg (M) Mühlenberg (N) Münsterberg (M) Münzberg (P) Münzlay (M)

Mütterle (P)

Vineyard (Region) Mönchberg (W)

Mönchberg (N) Mönchberg (N) Mönchberg (W) Mönchberg (A) Mönchberg (F) Mönchberg (Rhh) Mönchgarten (P) Mönchhube (Rhh) Mönchsberg (W)

Mönchsberg (W) Mönchsbuck (F) Mönchsgewann (Rhg) Mönchshalde (W) Mönchshang (F) Mönchshütte (F) Mönchsleite (F) Mönchspfad (Rhh) Mönchspfad (Rhg) Mönchspfad (Rhh) Mönchspfad (P) Mönchspforte (Rhh) Mönchwingert (Mrh) Mollenbrunnen (N) Mollenbrunnen (N) Mondschein (Rhh) Monte Jup (Mrh) Monteneubel (M) Montfort (N) Moosberg (Rhh) Moosberg (Rhh) Morgenbachtaler (Mrh) Morstein (Rhh) Moullay-Hofberg (M) Mühlbächer (W) Mühlberg (SU)

Mühlberg (B) Mühlberg (Mrh) Mühlberg (P) Mühlberg (B)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Fellbach /— / 186 D6, 187 DE1, 197 Stuttgart / Bad Cannstatt Stuttgart / Untertürkheim Hergenfeld /— / 104 B4 (no. 12) Hüffelsheim /— / 104 D4 (no. 98) Kernen / Rommelshausen / 187 E2 Kernen / Stetten Mayschoss /— / 36 CD3, 40 Sulzheim / Mönchstockheim / not shown Volxheim /— / 121 EF2 (no. 63) Neustadt an der Weinstrasse /— / 141 G14 Dittelsheim-Hessloch / Dittelsheim / 125 A3 Bad Mergentheim /— / 200 F45, 201 Bad Mergentheim / Markelsheim Bad Mergentheim / Elpersheim Brackenheim /— / 191 C2 (no. 38) Brackenheim / Dürrenzimmern Sugenheim / Neundorf / not shown Flörsheim / Wicker / 89 EF5, 99 Stuttgart /— / 186 E5 Stuttgart / Bad Cannstatt Zeil am Main /— / not shown Iphofen / Possenheim / 214 G4 Eibelstadt /— / 211 D3 Bodenheim /— / 120 C6 (no. 169) Geisenheim /— / 86 DE4, 99 Schornsheim /— / 120 E5 (no. 207) Siebeldingen /— / 142 C3 (no. 70) Nieder-Hilbersheim /— / 120 C23 (no. 48) Ober-Hilbersheim /— Manubach /— / 80 E4 Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 37) Hargesheim /— / 104 C5 (no. 68) Dittelsheim-Hessloch / Hessloch / 125 B34 Bad Hönningen /— / not shown Rheinbrohl /— Enkirch /— / 53 D4 Odernheim am Glan /— / 104 E3 (no. 130) Hahnheim /— / 120 D4 (no. 227) Sörgenloch /— / 120 D4 (no. 228) Trechtingshausen /— / 80 FG6, 81 G1 Westhofen /— / 125 B3, 130 Reil /— / 53 C4 Mundelsheim /— / 191 E4 (no. 70) Balgstedt /— / 224 BC34 Brandroda /— Freyburg /— Freyburg / Nissmitz Schleberoda /— Zeuchfeld /— Boxberg / Unterschüpf / 200 E3 Braubach /— / 76 C3 Edenkoben /— / 142 B4 (no. 16) Lauda-Königshofen / Oberbalbach / 200 E4

Mundklingen (HB) Musenhang (P) Musikantenbuckel (P) Nacktarsch (M) Narrenberg (P) Narrenberg (P)

Narrenkappe (N) Neckarhälde (W)

Neckarhalde (W) Neroberg (Rhg) Neuberg (P) Neuberg (P) Neuberg (Rhh) Neugesetz (B) Neuwingert (M) Niederberg (M) Niederberg-Helden (M) Nies’chen (M) Nikolausberg (M) Nollenköpfle (B) Nonnberg (Rhg) Nonnenberg (M) Nonnenberg (Rhg) Nonnenberg (F) Nonnenberg (W) Nonnengarten (P) Nonnengarten (N) Nonnengarten (M) Nonnengarten (Rhh) Nonnengarten (M) Nonnengarten (N) Nonnenstück (P) Nonnenwingert (Rhh)

Nüssenberg (SU)

Nussberg (M) Nussbien (P) Nussrunnen (Rhg) Nussriegel (P) Nusswingert (M)

Schlossböckelheim /— / 107 B12 Schwanfeld /— / 213 C3 Veldenz /— / 51 E4 Waldböckelheim /— / 106 B6, 107 B1 Ensch /— / 48 CD4 Roxheim /— / 104 C4 (no. 83), 115 Treis-Karden / Karden / 56 F6 Landau in der Pfalz / Godramstein / 142 C3 (no. 66), 150 Bernkastel-Kues /— / Wehlen / 51 BC25 Graach /— Zeltingen-Rachtig / Zeltingen Landau in der Pfalz / Wollmesheim / 142 D34 (no. 80) Jugenheim / Seeheim / 155 A5 Forst an der Weinstrasse /— / 141 B4, 150 Freinsheim /— / 137 E23 Kröv /— / 53 DE24 Hergersweiler /— / 142 EF34 (no. 94) Winden /— Römerberg (bei Speyer) / Berghausen / 143 B2 (no. 48) Römerberg (bei Speyer) / Heiligenstein Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 47), 115 Affalterbach /— / 191 EG45 (no. 73) Benningen /— Erdmannhausen /— Freiberg /Neckar / Beihingen Ludwigsburg / Hoheneck Ludwigsburg / Neckarweihingen Ludwigsburg / Poppenweiler Marbach /— Murr /— Esslingen /— / 187 F1, 194 Wiesbaden /— / not shown Bornheim /— / 142 C4 (no. 41) Meckenheim /— / 138 CD45 Osthofen /— / 145 B5 Offenburg / Zell-Weierbach / 168 D3, 182 Brodenbach /— / 57 E3 Rivenich /— / 48 B5 Lieser /— / 51 D4, 56 Kasel /— / 71 C45, 72 Cochem / Cond / 56 G4 Gengenbach /— / 166 G3 Flörsheim / Wicker / 89 F5, 99 Bernkastel-Kues / Wehlen / 51 BC35 Eltville / Rauenthal / 87 B3, 92 Ebelsbach / Steinbach / not shown Weinstadt / Strümpfelbach / 187 DE3 Bad Dürkheim /— / 137 G13 Bad Kreuznach / Planig / 104 C5 (no. 59) Briedel /— / 53 C4 Mörstadt /— / 125 D3 Pünderich /— / 53 B4 Traisen / — / 107 A4 Deidesheim /— / 138 B45, 141 C5 Worms /— / 125 DE45 Worms / Leiselheim Worms / Pfeddersheim Müncheroda /— / 224 C3, 225 Weischütz /— Zscheiplitz /— Zell /— / 54 E4 Zell / Merl Ruppertsberg /— / 141 DE4 Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 C2, 95 Bad Dürkheim / Ungstein / 137 FG12, 151 Neumagen-Dhron / Neumagen / 48 BC6

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Oberberg (rhg) Oberdürrenberg (B) Obere Heimbach (n) Oberer Berg (W) Oberrot (F) Oberschloss (P) Ochsenberg (W) Odinstal (P) Ölbaum (B)

Ölberg (B) Ölberg (B) Oelberg (B) Oelberg (B) Ölberg (B) Ölberg (rhh) Ölberg (rhh) Ölberg (B) Ölberg (P) Ölberg (rhh) Ölberg (rhh) Ölgässel (P) Ölgild (rhh) Ölkuchen (B) Ölsberg (Mrh) Ölschnabel (F) Ölspiel (F)

Ohlenberg (Mrh) Ohligsberg (M) Ohligpfad (P) Olgaberg (B) Onkelchen (n) Orbel (rhh) Ordensgut (P)

Orlenberg (P) Ortelberg (P) Oschelskopf (P) Osterberg (P) Osterberg (rhh) Osterberg (B) Osterberg (P) Osterberg (P) Osterberg (rhh) Osterberg (rhh) Osterberg (rhh) Osterhöll (n) Osterlämmchen (M) Otterberg (n) Palmberg-Terrassen (M) Palmengarten (n) Palmenstein (rhh) Paradies (n) Paradies (F) Paradies (M) Paradies (B) Paradies (SU) Paradies (P)

Walluf / Niederwalluf / 87 B4 Pfaffenweiler/— / 172 B6 Meisenheim /— / 104 F23 (no. 142) Ludwigsburg / Hoheneck / 191 E5 (no. 12), 197 Steinheim / Kleinbottwar Triefenstein / Lengfurt / 207 FG2, 216 Kirrweiler /— / 142 AB4 (no. 7) Brackenheim / Botenheim / 191 D2 (no. 42) Wachenheim /— / 141 B4 Malsch /— / 164 A23 Mühlhausen / rettigheim Rauenberg / Malschenberg dossenheim /— / 162 D2 durbach /— / 168 C3, 177 efringen-Kirchen /— / 175 D2, 181 Ehrenkirchen / ehrenstetten / 172 C6, 183 Endingen / Kiechlinsbergen / 170 B3 Gau-Odernheim /— / 120 F5 (no. 273) Grolsheim /— / 120 D12 (no. 12) Hohentengen /— / not shown Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Königsbach an der Weinstrasse / 141 E4, 149 nierstein /— / 123 B5, 126 Wöllstein /— / 120 F2 (no. 86) Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / diedesfeld an der Weinstrasse / 138 FG2 Lörzweiler/— / 120 D6 (no. 160) Tauberbischofsheim / dittwar / 200 D2 Oberwesel /— / 80 A23, 81 Zeil am Main / Ziegelanger / not shown Eibelstadt /— / 211 DE23 Sommerhausen /— Winterhausen /— Boppard (Bopparder Hamm) /— / 76 D2, 81 Wintrich /— / 51 F1, 58 Bobenheim am Berg /— / 137 DE1 Singen /— / not shown, 183 Singen / Hohentwiel norheim /— / 107 B4 nierstein /— / 123 D5, 126 Nierstein / Schwabsburg Edesheim /— / 142 B34 Hainfeld /— Rhodt unter Rietburg /— Weyher in der Pfalz /— Bissersheim /— / 137 D2 Böbingen /— / 142 B5 (no. 30) Freinsheim /— / 137 F2 Bad Dürkheim / Ungstein / 137 F2 Bingen / Büdesheim / 120 C1 (no. 6) Dielheim / Horrenberg / 164 A45 essingen /— / 142 C45 (no. 38) Grosskarlbach /— / 137 DE23 Mommenheim /— / 120 DE6 (no. 234) Selzen /— Spiessheim /— / 120 EF45 (no. 285) Wolfsheim /— / 120 DE3 (no. 58) Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 34) Ediger-Eller / ediger / 54 BC34 Waldlaubersheim /— / 114 E23 St. aldegund /— / 54 C2 Mandel /— / 104 C4 (no. 78) Bingen / Sponsheim / 120 CD12 (no. 11) Bad Kreuznach / Bosenheim / 104 C5 (no. 60) Ippesheim / Bullenheim / not shown Kröv /— / 53 E23 Müllheim / Feldberg / 172 G34, 175 A4 naumburg /— / 224 D45 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / diedesfeld an der Weinstrasse / 138 G12

Paradies (W) Paradiesgarten (P) Paradiesgarten (P)

Obersulm / eschenau / 193 F1 deidesheim /— / 141 CD4, 147 Alsenz /— / 104 DG16 Auen /— Bad Sobernheim /— Bad Sobernheim / Steinhard Bayerfeld-Steckweiler /— Boos /— Desloch /— Feilbingert /— Hochstätten /— Kalkofen /— Kirschroth /— Lauschied /— Lettweiler /— Mannweiler-Cölln / Cölln Mannweiler-Cölln / Mannweiler Martinstein /— Meddersheim /— Meisenheim /— Merxheim /— Monzingen /— Münsterappel /— Nussbaum /— Niederhausen an der Appel /— Niedermoschel /— Oberhausen an der Appel /— Obermoschel /— Oberndorf /— Oberstreit /— Odernheim am Glan /— Offenbach-Hundheim /— Raumbach/Glan /— Rehborn /— Rockenhausen /— Staudernheim /— Unkenbach /— Waldböckelheim /— Weiler bei Monzingen /— Winterborn /— Pares (rhh) ingelheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 150) 128 Pastorei (n) Bretzenheim /— / 104 C5 (no. 65), 115 Pastorenberg (n) Wallhausen /— / 104 C4 (no. 18) Pastorenstieg (SU) Stedten /— / not shown Paterberg (rhh) nierstein /— / 123 D56 Paterhof (rhh) dienheim /— / 121 EF12 (no. 241) Oppenheim /— Paulinsberg (M) Kasel /— / 71 C4 Paulinsberg (M) Kesten /— / 51 DF12 Paulinshofberger (M) Kesten /— / 51 DE12, 59 Paulinslay (M) Osann-Monzel / Monzel / 51 D2 Paulus (HB) Bensheim /— / 155 DE5 Pechstein (P) Forst an der Weinstrasse /— / 141 B4, 148 Pelzerberg (M) Beuren /— / not shown Petersberg (M) neef /— / 54 CD23 Petersberg (B) Weingarten /— / 164 E2 Bad Honnef / Rhöndorf / not shown Petersberg (Mrh) Bonn /— Königswinter /— Königswinter / Niederdollendorf Königswinter / Oberdollendorf Petersberg (Rhh) Albig /— / 120 FG45 Alzey /— Bechtolsheim /— Biebelnheim /— Framersheim /— Gau-Heppenheim /— Gau-Odernheim /— Gau-Odernheim / Gau-Köngernheim Spiesheim /— Petersborn-Kabertchen (M) Zell /— / 54 F4

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Pulchen (M) Pulverberg (B) Pulverbuck (B) Pulvermächer (W)

Dittelsheim-Hessloch / Dittelsheim Dittelsheim-Hessloch / Hessloch Frettenheim /— Monzernheim /— Osthofen /— Biebelnheim /— / 120 F5 (no. 283) Zornheim /— / 120 D56 (no. 233) Cochem /— / 56 G3 Dorsheim /— / 114 E5, 109 Münster-Sarmsheim / Münster / 114 DE5, 109 Durbach /— / 168 BC35, 177 Zell /— / 54 F4 Aschaffenburg /— / not shown Wittlich /— / not shown Bacharach /— / 80 D4, 79 Erden /— / 53 E1, 52 Dorfprozelten /— / not shown Fell /— / 48 CG14 Fell / Fastrau Kenn /— Longuich /— Riol /— Schweich /— Boppard / Hirzenach / 76 F3 Saulheim /— / 120 D5 (no. 198) Bad Mergentheim / Markelsheim / 200 F45, 201 Weikersheim / Elpersheim Konz / Filzen / 62 B2 Achern / Önsbach / 166 CD3 Vogtsburg / Oberbergen / 170 C3, 183 Kernen / Stetten / 187 DE23, 197

Quirinusberg (M)

Perl /— / 46 F1 (no. 27)

Rabenkopf (Rhh) Rabenkopf (Rhh) Ranzenberg (W)

Ingelheim /— / 120 B4 (no. 155) Wackernheim /— / 120 B4 (no. 156) Ellhofen /— / 192 EF45 Weinsberg /— Ilsfeld /— / 191 D45 (no. 4) Gleina / Müncheroda / 224 BC3 Gleine / Zscheiplitz Hirschroda /— Laucha / Dorndorf Weischütz /— Bruttig-Fankel / Bruttig / 54 A6 Sommerloch /— / 104 C4 (no. 24) Volkach /— / 213 D3–5, 217 Volkach / Fahr Meissen /— / 218 D3 Ravensburg /— / not shown Konz / Oberemmel / 62 C45 Saarburg /— / 62 E2, 66 Kaub /— / 80 B34 Erlabrunn /— / 209 CE45 Güntersleben /— Leinach / Oberleinach Leinach / Unterleinach Margetshöchheim /— Thüngersheim /— Veitshöchheim /— Zellingen /— Zellingen / Retzbach Neustadt an der Weinstrasse /— / 138 EG14 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Diedesfeld an der Weinstrasse Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Hambach an der Weinstrasse March / Buchheim / 170 E5 Freiburg / Tiengen / 170 F34 Wachenheim /— / 141 B4 Müllheim /— / 172 F3

Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region) Peterstirn (F) Pettenthal (Rhh) Pfaffenberg (W) Pfaffenberg (A) Pfaffenberg (P) Pfaffenberg (N) Pfaffenberg (Rhg) Pfaffenberg (Rhh) Pfaffenberg (P) Pfaffenberg (F) Pfaffenberg (F) Pfaffengarten (Rhh) Pfaffengrund (P)

Pfaffenhalde (Rhh) Pfaffenkappe (Rhh) Pfaffenmütze (Rhh) Pfaffenpfad (N) Pfaffensteig (F) Pfaffenstein (N) Pfaffenstück (B) Pfaffenweg (Rhh) Pfaffenwies (Rhg) Pfalzgrafenstein (Mrh) Pfarrberg (B) Pfarrgarten (Rhh) Pfarrgarten (M) Pfarrgarten (Mrh) Pfarrgarten (N)

Pfarrwingert (A) Pfingstweide (N) Pfirsichgarten (M) Pforte (F) Pfülben (F) Pilgerberg (M) Pilgerpfad (Mrh) Pilgerpfad (Rhh)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Schweinfurt /— / not shown Nierstein /— / 123 BC5, 126 Ammerbuch / Entringen / not shown Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Walporzheim / 36 C5, 41 Billigheim-Ingenheim / Ingenheim / 142 E3 (no. 92) Burgsponheim /— / 104 D4 (no. 95) Sponheim /— Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 D12, 95 Flonheim / Uffhofen / 120 F3 (no. 100) Landau in der Pfalz / Mörzheim / 142 D3 (no. 81) Sugenheim / Krassolzheim / not shown Würzburg /— / 210 A6, 211 A1, 217 Würzburg / Unterdürrbach Saulheim /— / 120 D4 (no. 202) Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Diedesfeld an der Weinstrasse / 138 FG36 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Duttweiler Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Geinsheim Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Hambach an der Weinstrasse Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / LachenSpeyerdorf Alzey /— / 125 A1 Nierstein / Schwabsburg / 120 E6 (no. 238) Dittelsheim-Hessloch / Dittelsheim / 125 A23 Alsenz /— / 104 F45 (no. 162) Segnitz /— / 211 E5 Niederhausen an der Nahe /— / 107 B23 Müllheim /— / 172 FG3 Gau-Bischofsheim /— / 120 D6 (no. 181), 130 Lorch /— / 85 F5, 97 Kaub /— / 80 CD45 Kappelrodeck / Waldulm / 166 D4, 179 Bingen / Gaulsheim / 120 C2 (no. 4) Bingen / Kempten Bruttig-Fankel / Bruttig / 56 G4 Filsen /— / 36 D2 Dalberg /— / 104 BC35 Gutenberg /— Hergenfeld /— Schöneberg /— Sommerloch /— Spabrücken /— Wallhausen /— Dernau /— / 36 C4, 38 Niederhausen an der Nahe /— / 107 B3 Ediger-Eller / Eller / 54 B3 Volkach / Vogelsburg / 213 D4, 217 Randersacker /— / 211 C2, 210 Igel / Liersberg /— / 46 AB3 (no. 2) Kamp-Bornhofen /— / 76 DE23 Bechtheim /— / 125 AC25

Pilgerstein (Rhh) Pilgerweg (Rhh) Pinnerkreuzberg (M) Pittermännchen (N) Pittersberg (N) Plauelrain (B) Pomerell (M) Pompejaner (F) Portnersberg (M) Posten (Mrh) Prälat (M) Predigtstuhl (F) Probstberg (M)

Probsteiberg (Mrh) Probstey (Rhh) Propstberg (W)

Rappen (W) Rappental (SU)

Rathausberg (M) Ratsgrund (N) Ratsherr (F) Ratsweinberg (S) Rauenegg (W) Raul (M) Rausch (M) Rauschelay (Mrh) Ravensburg (F)

Rebstöckel (P)

Rebstuhl (B) Rebtal (B) Rechbächel (P) Reggenhag (B)

V i n e ya r d i n d e x

Rehbach (Rhh) reichelberg (M) reichestal (rhg) reichshalde (W)

reichskeller (rhh) reichsritterstift (rhh) reifenstein (F) reifersley (Mrh) reinig auf der Burg (M) reischklingeberg (F) reiterpfad (P) reiterpfad (P) reitstieg (F) remeyerhof (rhh) renchtäler (B)

Reuschberg (F) rheinaue (Mrh) rheinberg (rhg) rheinberg (Mrh) rheinberg (rhh) rheinberg (n) Rheinblick (Rhh)

rheingarten (rhg) rheingasse (n) rheingrafenberg (rhh) rheingrafenberg (n) rheingrafenberg (rhh) Rheingrafenstein (Rhh)

rheinhell (rhg) rheinhöhe (rhh) rheinhöller (Mrh) rheinpforte (rhh) riedersbückele (W) riegelfeld (a) rieschen (B) ritsch (M) ritterberg (rhh) rittergarten (P) ritterhalde (B) ritterhölle (n) ritterpfad (M) rittersberg (P) Rittersberg (B)

Nierstein /— / 123 BC56 Flussbach /— / not shown Hochheim /— / 89 FG23, 96 Wiesbaden / Kostheim Knittlingen /— / 190 DE4 (no. 50) Knittlingen / Freudenstein Maulbronn /— Frei-Laubersheim /— / 120 F1 (no. 70) Bodenheim /— / 120 C6 (no. 173) Sommerhausen /— / 211 E3, 217 niederheimbach /— / 80 F5 Wasserliesch /— / 46 B3 (no. 5) Grossostheim /— / not shown Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Königsbach an der Weinstrasse / 141 E4 ruppertsberg /— / 141 D4, 149 Castell /— / 214 F5, 216 Worms /— / 125 E5 Appenweier / nesselried / 166 D3, 168 AC36 Lautenbach /— Oberkirch /— Oberkirch / Bottenau Oberkirch / nussbach Oberkirch / Ödsbach Renchen / erlach Renchen / Ulm Alzenau / Hörstein / not shown, 216 Bonn /— / not shown eltville /— / 87 C45 Oberdiebach /— / 80 E5 Osthofen /— / 125 C34 Münster-Sarmsheim / Münster / 114 D5, 113 Alsheim /— / 120 FG6, 121 FG1 Dorn-Dürkheim /— Mettenheim /— Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 CD2 Lettweiler /— / 104 F3 (no. 143) Frei-Laubersheim /— / 120 F1 (no. 69) Meddersheim /— / 104 E2 (no. 117), 115 Wörrstadt /— / 120 E4 (no. 91) Eckelsheim /— / 120 EG13 Frei-Laubersheim /— Fürfeld /— Hackenheim /— Neu-Bamberg /— Pleitersheim /— Siefersheim /— Stein-Bockenheim /— Tiefenthal /— Volxheim /— Wöllstein /— Wonsheim /— Eltville / erbach / 87 CD23 ingelheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 144) Linz /— / not shown Selzen /— / 120 E6 (no. 224) Lauffen / 191 C3 (no. 22) Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / ahrweiler / 36 C5 Meersburg /— / 180 D6, 181 Thörnich /— / 48 C45, 59 Schornsheim /— / 120 E45 (no. 208) Bad dürkheim /— / 137 G1 Gailingen /— / not shown dalberg /— / 104 B4 (no. 10) Kanzem /— / 62 C2 Wawern /— ilbesheim /— / 142 D3 (no. 79) Dossenheim /— / 162 AE23 Heidelberg /— Hemsbach /—

rochusfelsen (M) rödchen (rhg) röde (W) römerberg (rhh) römerberg (rhh) römerberg (rhh) römerberg (B) römerberg (n) römerberg römerberg römerberg römerberg römerberg römerberg römerberg

(M) (rhh) (rhh) (n) (n) (n) (M)

römerberg (M) römerberg (Mrh) römerberg (M) römerberg (Mrh) römerberg (M) römerberg (n) römerbrunnen (P) römergarten (M) römerhang (M) römerhelde (n) römerkrug (Mrh) römerkrug (Mrh) Römerlay (M)

römerpfad (M) römerpfad (n) römerquelle (M) römerschanze (rhh) römerstich (n) römerstrasse (P) römerweg (P) röth (P)

Hirschberg / Grosssachsen Hirschberg / Leutershausen Laudenbach /— Schriesheim /— Weinheim /— Weinheim / Hohensachsen Weinheim / Lützelsachsen Weinheim / Sulzbach nittel /— / 46 C2 (no. 15) Nittel / Köllig Eltville / Martinsthal / 87 B4 Creglingen / reinsbronn / 201 F1 alsheim /— / 120 G56 (no. 288) dorn-dürkheim /— alzey /— / 125 A1 Badenheim /— / 120 E2 (no. 24) Badenweiler /— / 172 F4, 183 Müllheim / niederweiler Bingen / Bingerbrück/ 114 D5 Weiler bei Bingen /— Burgen /— / 51 EF3 engelstadt /— / 120 D3 (no. 131) essenheim /— / 120 C4 (no. 192) Gutenberg /— / 104 B4 (no. 26) Merxheim /— / 104 E1 (no. 107) Münster-Sarmsheim / Münster/ 114 D5 nehren /— / 54 C4 Senheim / Senhals Oberbillig /— / 46 B2 (no. 8) Oberheimbach /— / 80 F4 Perl / nennig / 46 E1 (no. 24) rheinbrohl /— / not shown riol /— / 48 EF 35 Windesheim /— / 114 F3 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Hambach an der Weinstrasse/ 138 F3 Briedern /— / 54 B45 Kinheim /— / 53 EF2 Bad Kreuznach / Planig / 104 C6 (no. 56) Oberwesel /— / 80 B3 Oberwesel / dellhofen / 80 BC3, 81 Franzenheim /— / 71 BF14 Hockweiler /— Kasel /— Korlingen /— Mertesdorf / Lorenzhof Mertesdorf / Maximin Grünhaus Morscheid /— Riveris /— Sommerau /— Trier /— Trier/ Biewer Trier / Eitelsbach Trier / Filsch Trier / Irsch Trier / Kernscheid Trier / Kürenz Trier / Matthias Trier / Olewig Trier / Ruwer Trier / Tarforst Trier/ Zewen Waldrach /— Maring-noviand /— / 51 CD2 Unkenbach /— / 104 F4 (no. 146) Zell / Kaimt / 54 F34 eimsheim /— / 120 F6 (no. 259) auen /— / 104 D2 (no. 102) Kirchheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 137 D1 Kirrweiler /— / 142 A4 (no. 5) Grünstadt /— / 137 C1

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen.

Rosenberg (M) Rosenberg (N) Rosenberg (M) Rosenborn (M) Rosenbühl (P)

The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region) Röthla (F) Röttgen (M) Rosenberg (N) Rosenberg (A) Rosenberg (F)

Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg

(M) (M) (Rhh) (P)

Rosenberg (P)

Rosenberg (M) Rosenberg (M) Rosenberg (B) Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg

(B) (F) (W) (M) (M)

Rosenberg (M) Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg

(M) (Rhg) (N) (M) (N) (M) (B)

Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg Rosenberg

(N) (Rhh) (M) (M) (M) (M) (Mrh) (M) (F)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Oberhaid / Unterhaid / not shown Koblenz / Güls / 57 B4, 58 Winningen /— Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 D5 (no. 32) Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Marienthal / 36 C45 Bad Windsheim / Berolzheim / not shown Bad Windsheim / Humprechtsau Bad Windsheim / Külsheim Bad Windsheim / Oberntief Bad Windsheim / Rüdisbronn Bad Windsheim / Unterntief Bad Windsheim / Wiebelsheim Herbolzheim / Freimarkung Osing Bernkastel-Kues / Kues / 51 D5 Bernkastel-Kues / Wehlen / 51 BC4 Biebelnheim /— / 120 F4 (no. 284) Billigheim-Ingenheim / Billigheim / 142 E34 (no. 93) Billigheim-Ingenheim / Mühlhofen Steinweiler /— Birkweiler /— / 142 C3 (no. 72) Landau in der Pfalz / Arzheim Siebeldingen /— Bruttig-Fankel / Fankel / 54 AB6 Cochem / Cond / 56 G4 Dielheim /— / 164 A45 Mühlhausen / Tairnbach Ehrenkirchen / Ehrenstetten / 172 C6 Frankenwinheim /— / 213 D6 Hardthausen / Kochersteinsfeld / not shown Kinheim /— / 53 E2 Klausen / Krames / 41 B5 Rivenich /— Klotten /— / 56 F45 Pommern – Konz / Oberemmel / 62 BC4 Lorch / Lorchhausen / 85 DE34 Mannweiler-Cölln / Cölln / 104 G4 (no. 172) Minheim /— / 49 B2 Monzingen /— / 104 D2 (no. 110) Moselkern /— / 57 E12 Müllheim / Britzingen / 172 EF34 Müllheim / Dattingen Müllheim / Zunzingen Niederhausen an der Nahe /— / 107 B3, 115 Nierstein /— / 123 BC5, 131 Oberfell /— / 57 D3 Osann-Monzel / Osann / 50 D6, 51 CD1 Palzem / Wehr / 46 D1 (no. 18) Pünderich /— / 53 B4 St. Goar / Werlau / 76 G4 Senheim /— / 54 C45 Sommerach /— / 213 E4 Volkach / Hallburg

Rosengärtchen (M) Rosengarten (Rhh) Rosengarten (Rhh) Rosengarten (P) Rosengarten (P) Rosengarten (Rhh) Rosengarten (P) Rosengarten (Rhh) Rosengarten (P) Rosengarten (P) Rosengarten (Rhg) Rosengarten (M) Rosengarten (N)

Rosengründchen (S)

Rosenhang (M) Rosenhang (M)

Rosenheck (N) Rosenheck (N) Rosenhügel (Mrh) Rosenkränzel (P) Rosenkranz (P) Rosenkranz (B) Rosenkranzweg (B) Rosenlay (M) Rosental (Mrh) Rosenteich (N) Rosenthal (A) Rossberg (P) Rossberg (HB) Rossel (N) Rossstein (Mrh) Rosstal (F)

Wiltingen /— / 62 BC35 Windesheim /— / 104 BC45 (no. 4) Wittlich /— / not shown Zell / Kaimt / 54 EF34 Erpolzheim /— / 137 DF35 Freinsheim /— Lambsheim /— Weisenheim am Sand /— Neumagen / Neumagen / 49 CD1, 59 Bechtheim /— / 125 AB4 Bingen / Büdesheim / 120 C1 (no. 7), 130 Edesheim /— / 142 B4 (no. 29) Friedelsheim /— / 138 A5 Gabsheim /— / 120 E45 (no. 188) Kapellen-Drusweiler /— / 142 EF23 (no. 102) Monsheim / Kriegsheim / 125 D23 Obrigheim /— / 137 B2 Rhodt unter Rietburg /— / 142 B34 (no. 21) Rüdesheim /— / 86 E3 Starkenburg /— / 53 F4 Bockenau /— / 104 CD35 Braunweiler /— Burgsponheim /— Hüffelsheim /— Mandel /— Roxheim /— Rüdesheim /— Sponheim /— St. Katharinen /— Weinsheim /— Gauernitz /— / 218 D3, 221 Mauna /— Meissen /— Neef /— / 54 CD3 Bellstein /— / 54 AC26, 56 FG26 Bremm /— Briedern /— Bruttig-Fankel / Bruttig Bruttig-Fankel / Fankel Cochem / Cond Ediger-Eller / Eller Ellenz-Poltersdorf /— Mesenich /— Senheim /— Treis-Karden / Treis Valwig /— Bad Kreuznach / Winzenheim / 104 C5 (no. 53), 115 Niederhausen an der Nahe /— / 107 B3 Königswinter / Oberdollendorf / not shown Roschbach /— / 142 BC4 (no. 62) Böchingen /— / 142 C3 (no. 57) Vogtsburg / Bischoffingen / 170 B2 Östringen /— / 164 B4 Lieser /— / 51 D3 Perscheid /— / 80 D2 Guldental /— / 114 G45 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Ahrweiler / 36 B5, 38 Essingen /— / 142 B4 (no. 36) Rossdorf /— / not shown Waldalgesheim / Genheim / 114 E3 Kaub /— / 80 A3 Arnstein /— / 209 AD26 Arnstein / Halsheim Arnstein / Heugrumbach Arnstein / Müdesheim Arnstein / Reuchelheim Eussenheim /— Gössenheim /— Himmelstadt /— Karlstadt /—

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rote Halde (B) rotenberg (n) rotenberg (n) rotenberg (F) rotenberg (rhh) rotenbusch (B) rotenfels (rhh) rotenfels (n) rotenfelser im Winkel (n) rotenpfad (rhh) rotenstein (rhh) roter Berg (P) roter Berg (W) roter Berg (F) roter Berg (B) roter Bur (B) roterd (M) rotes Kreuz (rhh) rotfeld (n) rotgrund (B) rothenack (Mrh) rothenberg (rhg) rothenberg (rhh) rothenberg (rhg) rothenberg (n) rothenberg (rhh) rothenberg (n) rotlay (M) rotlay (M) rotlei (M) rotsteig (B) Rott (HB)

rozenberg (W) rubenhöll (F) rüberberger domherrenberg (M)

ruthe (W)

Saalhäuser (SU) Saarfeilser Marienberg (M) Sackträger (rhh) Sängerhalde (B)

Sätzler (B) Salzberg (W)

Karlstadt / Gambach Karlstadt / Karlburg Karlstadt / Stetten Karsbach /— Laudenbach /— Mühlbach /— Retzstadt /— Zellingen / Retzbach Sasbach /— / 170 AB2, 183 altenbamberg /— / 107 C4, 112 duchroth /— Oberhausen an der nahe /— / 107 CD12 Sugenheim / ingolstadt / not shown Wachenheim /— / 125 D2 Pfinztal / Söllingen / 164 EF2 alzey /— / 124 A6 Alzey / Heimersheim Traisen / — / 107 A4, 114 Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / Bad Münster am Stein / 107 A5 Flonheim /— / 120 F3 (no. 97) Westhofen /— / 125 C3 Hochstadt /— / 142 BC5 (no. 42) Ilsfeld / Schozach / 191 D4 (no. 26), 197 Ipsheim / Weimersheim / not shown Kenzingen /— / 171 D1 Glottertal /— / 171 G4, 183 Neumagen-Dhron / dhron / 49 BD12 ingelheim /— / 120 B4 (no. 153) nussbaum /— / 104 DE2 (no. 114) Breisach / niederrimsingen / 170 F3, 183 Bornich /— / 76 G5 Eltville / rauenthal / 87 B3, 98 Gau-algesheim /— / 120 C23 (no. 40) Geisenheim /— / 86 E4, 95 Langenlonsheim /— / 114 F45, 109 nackenheim /— / 123 B56, 126 Rümmelsheim / Burg Layen / 114 EF4 Platten /— / 51 B2 Zeltingen-Rachtig /— Sehlem /— / not shown Trier / Kürenz / 71 D3 Malsch /— / 164 A4, 182 Alsbach-Hähnlein /— / 155 BD5 Bensheim /— Bensheim / Auerbach Bensheim / Schönberg Zwingenberg /— Mundelsheim /— / 191 E4 (no. 71) Fuchsstadt /— / 208 BC3 Briedern /— / 54 AC45 Ellenz-Poltersdorf / ellenz / Ellenz-Poltersdorf / Poltersdorf Senheim /— / Nordheim /— / 191 C2 (no. 30), 194 Schwaigern /—

Sand (rhh) Sandberg (M) Sanderberg (F) Sandgrub (rhg) Sandrocken (B) Sankt Alban (Rhh)

Sankt annaberg (P) Sankt anna Kapelle (rhg) Sankt Castorhöhle (M) Sankt Cyriakusstift (rhh) Sankt Georgen (rhh) Sankt Georgenberg (rhh) Sankt Georgenberg (rhh) Sankt Georgshof (M) Sankt Jakobsberg (rhh) Sankt Johännser (W) Sankt Jost (Mrh) Sankt Julianenbrunnen (rhh) Sankt Kathrin (rhh) Sankt Kiliansberg (rhg) Sankt Klausen (F) Sankt Laurenzikapelle (rhh) Sankt Martin (n) Sankt Martin (n) Sankt Martiner Hofberg (M) Sankt Martiner Klosterberg (M) Sankt Martinsberg (Mrh) Sankt Martins-Kreuz (P) Sankt Matheiser (M) Sankt Maximiner Kreuzberg (M) Sankt Michael (M)

Bad Kösen /— / 224 D3, 225 Schoden /— / 62 D3, 67 Oppenheim /— / 123 DE6, 129 Markdorf /— / 180 D6, 181 B2 Meersburg /— Stetten /— Baden-Baden /— / 167 AB5 Sinzheim /— Eberstadt /— / 192 DG56, 193 EG12 Ellhofen /— Lehrensteinsfeld /— Löwenstein /— Neuenstadt am Kocher / Cleversulzbach

Sankt Sankt Sankt Sankt

Michaelsberg (B) nikolaus (rhg) Oswald (Mrh) Petrusberg (M)

Obersulm / Affaltrach Obersulm / Eichelberg Obersulm / Eschenau Obersulm / Sulzbach Obersulm / Weiler Obersulm / Willsbach Weinsberg /— Weinsberg / Grantschen Weinsberg / Wimmental Mainz / ebersheim / 120 D6 (no. 166) Wiltingen /— / 32 B3 Aschaffenburg / Obernau / not shown Eltville /— / 87 BC23, 99 Kiedrich /— Hirschberg / Grosssachsen / 162 C2 Bodenheim /— / 120 CD45 Gau-Bischofsheim /— Harxheim /— Lörzweiler /— Mainz / Ebersheim Mainz / Hechtsheim Mainz / Laubenheim Burrweiler /— / 142 B3 (no. 50) Flörsheim /— / 89 F5 Müden /— / 56 F6, 57 F1 Worms / neuhausen / 125 D5 Partenheim /— / 120 D34 (no. 35) Jugenheim /— / 120 D34 (no. 126) Worms / Pfeddersheim / 125 D34 Temmels /— / 46 B2 (no. 10) Ockenheim /— / 120 C2 (no. 33) Markgröningen /— / 191 FG12 (no. 76) Vaihingen / enzweihingen Bacharach / Steeg / 80 D34, 81 Guntersblum /— / 241 F1 (no. 247) Wolfsheim /— / 120 D3 (no. 59) Wiesbaden / Kostheim / 89 F2 ramsthal /— / 208 A5, 217 Gau-algesheim /— / 120 C23 (no. 41) Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 44) Guldental / Waldhilbersheim / 114 FG34 Trier / irsch / 71 E3 Trier / Irsch / 71 E2 Trier / Tarforst niederburg /— / 80 AB2, 81 Oberwesel /— Mertesheim /— / 136 C6 Trier / Matthias / 71 EF12 Trier /— / 71 D2 Trier / Kürenz Bekond /— / 48 BF36 Detzem /— / Ensch /— Klüsserath /— Köwerich /— Leiwen /— Longen /— Mehring /— Mehring / Lörsch Pölich /— Schleich /— Thörnich /— riegel /— / 170 A45 Oestrich-Winkel / Mittelheim / 86 D6 Manubach /— / 80 E4 Trier / Kernscheid / 71 E3

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region) Sankt Remigiusberg (N) Sankt Rochuskapelle (Rhh)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing

Laubenheim /— / 114 E5, 109 Aspisheim /— / 120 CE12 Badenheim /— Biebelsheim /— Bingen / Büdesheim Bingen / Dietersheim Bingen / Dromersheim Bingen / Gaulsheim Bingen / Kempten Bingen / Sponheim Gensingen /— Grolsheim /— Horrweiler /— Ockenheim /— Pfaffen-Schwabenheim /— Welgesheim /— Zotzenheim /— Sankt Ruppertsberg (N) Gutenberg / Sankt Ruppertsberg/ 104 C4 (no. 25) Sankt Stephan (P) Grünstadt / Asselheim / 137 B1 Sankt Werner Berg (Mrh) Oberwesel / Dellhofen / 80 C3 Satzenberg (B) Wertheim / Reicholzheim / 200 B1, 201 Sauberg (W) Ötisheim /— / 190 EF45 (no. 53) Saukopf (Rhh) Gau-Bickelheim /— / 120 E3 (no. 118) Saukopf (N) Windesheim /— / 114 F3 Sauloch (Rhh) Flörsheim-Dalsheim / Dalsheim / 125 C5 Saumagen (P) Kallstadt /— / 137 F1, 148 Sauschwänzel (P) Billigheim-Ingenheim / Billigheim / 142 D3 (no. 90) Schäf (B) Auggen /— / 172 FG23 Neuenburg / Steinenstadt Schäfergarten (P) Insheim /— / 142 D4 (no. 83) Rohrbach /— Schäferlay (M) Briedel /— / 53 C5 Schäferslay (N) Schöneberg /— / 104 B4 (no. 6) Schäwer (P) Burrweiler /— / 142 C3 (no. 51), 150 Schafberg (P) Grossniedesheim /— / 137 BC5 Schafsteige (W) Niederstetten /— / 200 FG6 Niederstetten / Oberstetten Niederstetten / Vorbachzimmern Niederstetten / Wermutshausen Weikersheim / Laudenbach Weikersheim / Haagen Schalk (F) Elsenfeld / Rück / 206 C3 Schalkstein (W) Affalterbach /— / 190 FG6, 191 DG16 Aspach / Allmersbach Aspach / Kleinaspach Aspach / Rietenau Asperg /— Benningen /— Besigheim /— Bietigheim-Bissingen / Bietigheim Bietigheim-Bissingen / Bissingen Erdmannshausen /— Freiburg /Neckar / Beihingen

Schanzreiter (W)

Scharlachberg (Rhh) Scharlachberg (F) Scharrenberg (W) Scharzhofberg (M) Scharzberg (M)

Schatzgarten (M) Scheidterberg (M) Scheinberg (F) Schellenbrunnen (B) Schelm (M) Schelmen (Rhh) Schelmenklinge (W) Schelmenstück (Rhh) Schemelsberg (W) Schenkenberg (W) Schenkenböhl (P) Scherenberg (F) Scheuerberg (W) Schieferlay (A) Schieferlay (A) Schiesslay (M) Schikanenbuckel (N)

Gemmrigheim /— Hessigheim /— Ingersheim / Kleiningersheim Ingersheim / Grossingersheim Kirchberg /Murr /— Löchgau /— Ludwigsburg / Hoheneck Ludwigsburg / Neckarweihingen Ludwigsburg / Poppenweiler Marbach/Neckar /— Marbach/Neckar / Rielingshausen Markgröningen /— Mundelsheim /— Murr /— Steinheim /— Steinheim / Höpfigheim Vaihingen / Enzweihingen Walheim /— Illingen /— / 190 E56 (no. 55) Mühlacker / Lienzingen Vaihingen / Enzingen Bingen / Büdesheim / 120 C1 (no. 8), 124 Thüngersheim /— / 209 DE5, 217 Stuttgart / Degerloch / 186 EF5 Wiltingen / Scharzhofberg / 62 C4, 65 Ayl /— / 62 Ayl / Biebelhausen Kanzem /— Kastel-Staadt /— Konz /— Konz / Falkenstein Konz / Filzen Konz / Hamm Konz / Krettnach Konz / Kommlingen Konz / Könen Konz / Niedermennig Konz / Oberemmel Konz / Obermennig Ockfen /— Pellingen /— Saarburg /— Saarburg / Niederleuken Schoden /— Serrig /— Wawern /— Wiltingen /— Wiltingen / Scharzhofberg Traben-Trarbach / Wolf / 53 E3 Ayl /— / 62 D12 Ayl / Biebelhausen Euerdorf / Wirmsthal / 208 E5 Östringen / Tiefenbach / 164 B5 Briedel /— / 53 BC45 Wahlheim /— / 124 B6 Ilsfeld / Schozach / 191 D4 (no. 25) Bingen / Büdesheim / 120 C1 (no. 9) Bingen / Dietersheim Weinsberg /— / 192 EF45, 197 Esslingen /— / 187 EF12, 196 Esslingen / Mettingen Bad Dürkheim /— / 138 AB24 Wachenheim an der Weinstrasse /— Gemünden /— / 209 A3 Neckarsulm /— / 192 DE35, 197 Neckarsulm / Dahenfeld Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Neuenahr / 36 B6, 41 Dernau /— / 36 C34 Thörnich /— / 48 CD45 Rehborn /— / 104 F3 (no. 135)

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Schild (F)

Abtswind /— / 214 E3 Castell /— Castell / Greuth Prichsenstadt / Kirchschönbach Schildberg (rhh) Sulzheim /— / 120 E4 (no. 113) Schlangenberg (F) Sulzthal /— / 208 B4 Schlangengraben (M) Wiltingen /– / 62 CD3 Schleidberg (M) Tawern / Fellerich / 46 B23 (no. 9) Schlemmertröpfchen (M) Bremm /— / 54 BC2 Schlierbach (W) Obersulm / Weiler / 193 F1 Schlipf (B) Weil /– / 175 EF4 Schlittberg (P) römerberg bei Speyer / Mechtersheim / 143 B12 (no. 46) Schlössel (P) Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Gimmeldingen an der Weinstrasse / 141 EF4, 150 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Mussbach an der Weinstrasse Schloss (rhh) dienheim /— / 121 E1 (no. 250) Oppenheim /— Schloss (P) edesheim /— / 142 B4 (no. 28) Schloss (P) Grünstadt /— / 137 BC1 Grünstadt / asselheim Schloss (F) Laudenbach /— / 209 C3 Schloss (P) Obrigheim / Colgenstein / 137 B2 Schloss (rhh) Uelversheim /— / 120 EF6 (no. 261) Schloss (rhh) Worms / Herrnsheim / 125 CD45 Schlossberg (n) altenbamberg /— / 107 C5 Schlossberg (F) Alzenau / Wasserlos / not shown Schlossberg (B) Baden-Baden / neuweier / 167 C5, 179 Schlossberg (Mrh) Bad Hönningen /— / not shown Schlossberg (n) Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / ebernburg / 107 B4 Schlossberg (F) Bad Windsheim / ickelheim / not shown Schlossberg (P) Battenberg /— / 136 D6 Schlossberg (M) Beilstein /— / 54 BC6 Schlossberg (M) Bekond /— / 48 C34 Schlossberg (M) Bernkastel-Kues / Andel / 51 DE45 Bernkastel-Kues / Bernkastel Schlossberg (P) Bockenheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 137 A2 Schlossberg (P) Bolanden /— / not shown Schlossberg (W) Brackenheim /— / 191BC2 (no. 31), 195 Brackenheim / neipperg Heilbronn / Klingenberg Schlossberg (n) Braunweiler /— / 104 C4 (no. 76) Mandel /— Sponheim /— Schlossberg (M) Burg /— / 53 D4 Schlossberg (n) Burgsponheim /— / 104 D3 (no. 93) Schlossberg (F) Castell /— / 214 F5, 212 Schlossberg (M) Cochem /— / 56 G3 Schlossberg (n) dalberg /— / 104 B4 (no. 9) Schlossberg (F) Dietersheim / ickelheim / not shown Schlossberg (SU) dorndorf /— / 224 G3 Schlossberg (B) durbach /— / 168 C4 Schlossberg (F) elfershausen / engenthal / 208 B4 Elfershausen / Trimberg Schlossberg (rhg) Eltville / erbach / 87 C2, 94 Schlossberg (B) Freiburg /— / 173 A2, 183 Schlossberg (rhh) Gau-Heppenheim /— / 121 G5 (no. 279) Schlossberg (n) Gutenberg /— / 104 C4 (no. 27) Schlossberg (F) Hammelburg / Saaleck / 208 B12, 217 Hammelburg / Obereschenbach Hammelburg / Untereschenbach Schlossberg (Mrh) Hammerstein /—/ not shown Schlossberg (rhh) Harxheim /— / 120 D6 (no. 185) Schlossberg (B) Hohberg / diersburg / 166 G2, 182 Schlossberg (B) ihringen /— / 170 D2, 176 Vogtsburg / achkarren Vogtsburg / Oberrotweil Schlossberg (W) ilsfeld / auenstein / 191 D5 (no. 5) Schlossberg (rhh) ingelheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 142)

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Schlossberg (F) Schlossberg (M) Schlossberg (HB)

Schlossberg (F)

Ingelheim / Gross-Winternheim / 120 C34 (no. 137) ingersheim / Grossingersheim / 191 F3 (no. 74) Ingersheim / Kleiningersheim Kanzem /— / 62 C2 Kenzingen / Hecklingen / 171 E12, 183 Klingenberg am Main /— / 206 DE23, 210 Knetzgau / Zell am ebersberg / not shown Kobern-Gondorf / Gondorf / 57 BC3 Kobern-Gondorf / Kobern Lieser /— / 51 CD34 Lorch /— / 85 E4, 97 Martinstein /— / 104 D1 (no. 103) Mettenheim /— / 120 F6, 121 F1 (no. 292) nassau /— / 76 B5 neuleiningen /— / 136 D6 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Hambach an der Weinstrasse / 138 FG23 niederkirchen /— / 138 BC45 Oberkirch /— / 166 DE34 Oberkirch / Haslach Oberkirch / ringelbach Oberkirch / Stadelhofen Oberkirch / Tiergarten Obermoschel /— / 104 F4 (no. 148) Oestrich-Winkel / Winkel / 86 CD5 Oppenheim /— / 121 E1 (no. 240) Ortenberg /— / 168 E2, 182 Perl / nennig / 46 E1 (no. 23) Pleisweiler-Oberhofen / Pleisweiler / 142 E23 (no. 100) raumbach/Glan /— / 104 F3 (no. 138) Rauenberg / rotenberg / 164 A4 rhodt unter rietburg /— / 142 B3 (no. 20), 151 Rümmelsheim / Burg Layen / 114 E4, 115 Saarburg /— / 62 E2 Salem / Kirchberg / 181 D1 Saulheim /— / 120 D4 (no. 199) Schonungen / Mainberg / not shown Schriesheim /— / 162 D2 Schwabenheim /— / 120 C34 (no. 135) Sommerau /— / 71 E5 Staufen /— / 172 D56, 183 Staufen / Grunern Stuttgart / Hohenheim / 186 G6 Stuttgart / rotenberg / 187 E1 Stuttgart / Üntertürkheim Talheim /— / 191 C34 (no. 18) Traben-Trarbach / Trarbach / 53 G34 Untergruppenbach /— / 191 C45 (no. 20) Vitzenburg /— / 224 A1 Vogtsburg / Burkheim / 170 C2 Volkach / Hallburg / 213 E4, 217 Wachenheim /— / 141 B4 Weingarten /— / 142 BC6 (no. 44) Wertheim /— / 200 A1 Wiltingen /— / 62 C2 Winnenden / Baach / 178 B4 Winnenden / Bürg Würzburg /— / 211 B1 Zeltingen-Rachtig / Zeltingen / 51 B4 Heppenheim /— / 155 DF56 Heppenheim / Erbach Heppenheim / Unter-Hambach Grosslangheim /— / 214 AB14 Iphofen /— Kitzingen / Hoheim Kitzingen / Sickershausen Kleinlangheim /— Mainbernheim /— Rödelsee /— Wiesenbronn /—

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region) Schlossberg Schwätzerchen (Rhh) Schloss Bübingen (M)

Schlossgarten (N) Schlossgarten (P) Schlossgarten (P) Schlossgarten (Rhg) Schlossgarten (Rhg) Schlossgarten (P) Schlossgarten (P) Schlossgarten (B) Schlossgarten (Rhh) Schlossgarten (N) Schlossgarten (B) Schloss Grohl (B) Schloss Gutenberg (N) Schloss Hammerstein (Rhh) Schlosshölle (Rhh) Schloss Hohenrechen (Rhh) Schloss Hohneck (Mrh) Schloss Johannisberg (Rhg) Schlosskapelle (N)

Schlossleite (F) Schloss Ludwigshöhe Schlosspark (F) Schloss Proschwitz (S)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Bingen / Büdesheim / 120 C12 (no. 1) Bingen / Kempten Besch /— / 46 EG1 Perl /— Perl / Oberperl Perl / Nennig Perl / Sehndorf Tettingen /— Wochern /— Bretzenheim /— / 104 C56 (no. 66) Burrweiler /— / 142 BC3 (no. 52) Friedelsheim /— / 138 A4 Geisenheim /— / 86 E45 Hochheim / Massenheim / 89 E4 Kirchheimbolanden /— / not shown Kleinniedesheim /— / 137 B5 Müllheim / Hügelheim / 172 F3 Offstein /— / 125 E3 Schweppenhausen /— / 114 EF23 Vogtsburg / Burkheim / 170 BC2, 183 Durbach /— / 168 C4, 178 Gutenberg /— / 104 C4 (no. 28) Albig /— / 120 FG4 (no. 280) Alzey /— Gumbsheim /— / 120 F23 (no. 116) Wöllstein /— Nierstein /— / 123 C5 Niederheimbach /— / 80 EF5 Geisenheim / Johannisberg / 86 D5, 91 Bingen / Bingerbrück / 104 AC46, 114 Dorsheim /— Eckenroth /— Guldental /— Guldental / Heddesheim Guldental / Waldhilbersheim Langenlonsheim /— Laubenheim /— Münster-Sarmsheim / Münster Münster-Sarmsheim / Sarmsheim Rümmelsheim /— Rümmelsheim / Burg Layen Schweppenhausen /— Waldalgesheim / Genheim Waldlaubersheim /— Weiler /— Windesheim /— Eltmann /— / not shown Edenkoben /— / 142 AB34 St. Martin /— Volkach / Gaibach / 213 C4 Winkwitz / Proschwitz / 218 D3, 221

Schloss Randeck (N) Schloss Reichenstein (Mrh) Schloss Reichartshausen (Rhg) Schloss Rheinburg (B) Schloss Rodeck (B)

Mannweiler-Cölln / Mannweiler / 104 F4 (no. 170) Niederheimbach /— / 80 EG46, 81 FG1 Oberheimbach /— Trechtingshausen /— Oestrich-Winkel / Oestrich / 87 D1 Gailingen /— / not shown, 183 Achern / Mösbach / 166 AD 36, 167 Achern / Oberachern Achern / Onsbach Baden-Baden /— Baden-Baden / Neuweier Baden-Baden / Steinbach Baden-Baden / Varnhalt Bühl /— Bühl / Altschweier Bühl / Eisental Bühl / Neusatz Bühlertal /— Gernsbach / Obertsrot Gernsbach / Hilpertsau Gernsbach / Staufenberg Kappelrodeck /— Kappelrodeck / Furschenbach Kappelrodeck / Waldulm Lauf /— Ottersweier /— Renchen /— Sasbach /— Sasbach / Obersasbach Sasbachwalden /— Sinsheim /— Weisenbach /— Serrig /— / 62 G3, 67

Schloss Saarfelser Schlossberg (M) Schloss Saarstein (M) Serrig /— / 62 F3, 66 Schloss Schönburg (Mrh) Damscheid /— / 80 AD13 Niederburg /— Oberwesel /— Oberwesel / Dellhofen Oberwesel / Engehöll Oberwesel / Langscheid Oberwesel / Urbar Perscheid /— Schloss Schwabsburg Nierstein /— / 123 CD 45 (Rhh) Nierstein / Schwabsburg Schloss Stahlberg (Mrh) Bacharach / Breitscheid / 80 D3 Bacharach / Steeg Schloss Stahlberg (Mrh) Bacharach /— / 80 CF25 Bacharach / Breitscheid Bacharach / Steeg Manubach /— Oberdiebach /— Oberdiebach / Schloss Fürstenberg Schloss Staufenberg (B) Durbach /— / 168 BC4, 178 Schlosssteige (W) Beuren /— / not shown Frickenhausen /— Linsenhofen /— Kohlberg /— Metzingen /— Neuffen /— Neuffen / Käppishäusern Weilheim /— Schloss Thorner Kupp (M) Palzem / Kreuzweiler / 46 DE1 (no. 22) Schloss Vollrads (Rhg) Oestrich-Winkel / Winkel / 86 C5, 99 Schlossweinberg (S) Diera / Golk / 218 AE24 Gröbern /— Merschwitz /— Niederau / Oberau Seusslitz /—

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Schlosswengert (W) Schloss Westerhaus (rhh) Schlüsselberg (W) Schmecker (W) Schmitts-Kapellchen (rhh) Schneckenberg (rhh) Schneckenhof (W)

Schnepfenflug an der Weinstrasse (P)

Schnepfenflug vom Zellertal (P)

Schnepp (P) Schnorbach-Brückstück (Mrh) Schön (W) Schönberg (rhh) Schöne aussicht (SU) Schönhell (rhg) Schönhölle (rhh) Schöntal (HB) Schollerbuckel (B) Schozachtal (W)

Schubertslay (M) Schützenberg (B) Schützenhaus (rhg) Schützenhütte (rhh) Schützenhütte (rhh) Schützenlay (M) Schutterlindenberg (B)

Schwaiben (rhh)

Seusslitz / Diesbar Weinböhla /— Beilstein / Hohenbeilstein / 191 D5 (no. 8), 197 ingelheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 141) Ingelheim / Gross-Westernheim Schöntal / Bieringen / not shown Weikersheim /— / 200 F56 nackenheim /— / 121 D1 (no. 211) Worms / Heppenheim / 125 F34 Bretzfeld / adolzfurt / 193 EF23 Bretzfeld / Geddelsbach Bretzfeld / Unterheimbach Wüstenrot / Maienfels Deidesheim /— / 141 AB56 Bischheim /— Forst an der Weinstrasse /— Friedelsheim /— Wachenheim /— Albisheim /— / not shown Bolanden /— Bubenheim /— Einselthum /— Gauersheim /— Immesheim /— Kerzenheim /— Kirchheimbolanden /— Morschheim /— Niefernheim /— Ottersheim / Zellertal /— Rittersheim /— Rüssingen /— Stetten /— Zellertal / Harxheim Zellertal / Zell Obersülzem /— / 137 C2 Koblenz /— / 76 A2 Bad Friedrichshall / duttenberg / 192 C23 Bad Friedrichshall / Offenau Lonsheim /— / 120 F34 (no. 105) Bad Kösen /— / 224 DE3 Oestrich-Winkel / Hallgarten / 86 C6 Ockenheim /— / 120 C2 (no. 28) Alsbach-Hähnlein / alsbach / 155 BC5 eberbach /— / not shown Abstatt /— / 191 CD46 Ilsfeld /— Ilsfeld / Auenstein Löwenstein /— Untergruppenbach / Unterheinriet Piesport /— / 49 A1, 57 Berghaupten /— / 166 G2, 182 Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 C1, 96 dolgesheim /— / 120 F6 (no. 256) Oppenheim /— / 123 DE6 Ediger-Eller / eller / 54 B3 Ettenheim / Münchweier / 171 AC12 Ettenheim / Wallburg Friesenheim /— Friesenheim / Heiligenzell Friesenheim / Oberschopfheim Friesenheim / Oberweier Kippenheim /— Kippenheim / Schmieheim Lahr /— Lahr / Hugsweier Lahr / Mietersheim Lahr / Sulz Mahlberg /— Wackernheim /— / 120 B4 (no. 157)

Schwalbennest (n) Schwanleite (F) Schwarze Katz (M)

Schwarzenberg (rhh) Schwarzenberg (M) Schwarzenstein (rhg) Schwarzerde (P)

Schwarzer Herrgott (P) Schwarzer Letten (P) Schwarzes Kreuz (P) Schwarzlay (M)

Schweigenberge (SU)

Schwobajörgle (W) Seehalde (W) Seidenberg (n) Seilgarten (rhh) Seligmacher (P)

Seligmacher (rhg) Senn (P) Servatiusberg (M)

raumbach / Glan /— / 104 F3 (no. 137) rödelsee /— / 214 F3 Zell /— / 54 EG35 Zell / Kaimt Zell / Merl Bingen / Büdesheim / 120 C3 (no. 10) Valwig /— / 56 G4 Geisenheim / Johannisberg / 86 D5 Bissersheim /— / 137 BE15 Dirmstein /— Gerolsheim /— Grosskarlbach /— Grossniedesheim /— Heuchelheim bei Frankenthal /— Hessheim /— Kirchheim an der Weinstrasse /— Kleinniedesheim /— Laumersheim /— Obersülzen /— Zellertal / Zell / not shown edenkoben /— / 142 B4 (no. 17) Freinsheim /— / 137 F 23 Bausendorf / Olkenbach / 51 BC12, 52 E6, 53 CG15 Bengel /— Burg /— Dreis /— Enkirch /— Erden /— Flussbach /— Hupperath /— Kinderbeuren /— Kinheim /— Lösnich /— Platten /— Starkenburg /— Traben-Trarbach / Traben Traben-Trarbach / Trarbach Traben-Trarbach / Wolf Ürzig /— Wittlich /— Wittlich / Lüxem Zeltingen-Rachtig Brandroda /— / 224 AC15 Burgscheidungen /— Freyburg /— Gleina / Müncherode Gleina / Zscheiplitz Grockstädt / Spielberg Gröst /— Hirschroda /— Karsdorf /— Laucha / Dorndorf Nebra /— Reinsdorf /— Schleberoda /— Steigra /— Vitzenburg /— Weischütz /— Zeuchfeld /— Neuenstein / eschelbach / 193 DE45 Neuenstein / Kesselfeld nonnenhorn /— / 180 F4 Mannweiler-Cölln / Cölln / 104 G4 (no. 171) Bermersheim /— / 125 C23 Landau in der Pfalz / arzheim / 142 CD23 (no. 75) ranschbach /— Lorch / Lorchhausen / 85 E4, 99 Kleinkarlbach /— / 137 D1 Briedern /— / 54 B5

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Sonnenberg (SU)

Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (P)

The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region) Sieben Jungfrauen (Mrh) Siegelsberg (Rhg) Silberberg (A) Silberberg (B) Silberberg (M) Silberberg (Rhh) Silberberg (B)

Silberberg (Rhh) Silberberg (P) Silberberg (N) Silberberg (P) Silbergrube (Rhh) Silberquell (B) Siliusbrunnen (Rhh) Sioner Klosterberg (Rhh) Söhrenberg (W) Sommerberg (W)

Sommerberg (B) Sommerhalde (W) Sommerhalde (B) Sommerhalde (W) Sommerhalde (W) Sommerleite (F) Sommerstuhl (F) Sommertal (F) Sommerwende (Rhh) Sonnberg (B) Sonne (Mrh) Sonneberg (F) Sonneck (M) Sonneck (SU) Sonneck (M) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (B)

Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (B) Sonnenberg (A) Sonnenberg (N)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Oberwesel /— / 80 A3 Eltville / Erbach / 87 C2, 94 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Ahrweiler / 36 BC5, 39 Balingen /— / 170 B45 Beilstein /— / 54 B6 Ellenz-Poltersdorf Bodenheim /— / 120 C6 (no. 178), 130 Kraichtal / Menzingen / 164 C4 Kraichtal / Münzesheim Kraichtal / Neuenbürg Mölsheim /— / 124 DE2, 131 Monsheim /— Niederhorbach /— / 142 E23 (no. 97) Niedermoschel /— / 104 F4 (no. 151), 113 Obermoschel /— Walsheim /— / 142 C4 (no. 61) Mommenheim /— / 120 D6 (no. 235) Tauberbischofsheim / Impfingen / 200 C3 Dienheim /— / 123 F5 Alzey / Weinheim / 124 B5 Mauchenheim /— Waiblingen / Neustadt / 187 C2 Abstatt /— / 191 C56 (no. 1) Löwenstein /— Untergruppenbach / Unterheinriet Ebringen /— / 172 B2 Eberstadt /— / 192 DE5 Kenzingen / Bombach / 171 E2, 183 Korb /— / 187 BC3 Reutlingen /— / not shown Elfershausen / Machtilshausen / 208 B3 Güntersleben /— / 209 D5 Knetzgau / Oberschwappach / not shown Hangen-Weisheim /— / 125 B2 Laudenbach /— / 162 A2 Oberheimbach /— / 80 F5 Sugenheim / Neundorf / not shown Bullay /— / 54 E3 Naumburg / Eulau / 224 CD45, 225 Naumburg / Grossjena Zell / Merl / 54 E3 Alsheim /— / 121 F1 (no. 289), 130 Alzey / Heimersheim / 124 A56 Angelbachtal / Eichtersheim / 165 AB5 Angelbachtal / Michelfeld Sinsheim / Eschelbach Sinsheim / Waldangelloch Aspisheim /— / 120 D2 (no. 26) Baden-Baden / Varnhalt / 167 B45 Sinzheim /— Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Neuenahr / 37 B1, 39 Bad Sobernbeim /— / 104 D2 (no. 112) Nussbaum /—

Sonnenberg (W) Sonnenberg (M) Sonnenberg (N) Sonnenberg (P) Sonnenberg (Rhg) Sonnenberg (P) Sonnenberg (W)

Sonnenberg (B) Sonnenberg (W)

Sonnenberg (P) Sonnenberg (N) Sonnenberg (B) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (N) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (P) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (M) Sonnenberg (M) Sonnenberg (M) Sonnenberg (W) Sonnenberg (F) Sonnenberg (F) Sonnenberg (P) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (P)

Sonnenberg (B) Sonnenberg (W)

Sonnenberg (N) Sonnenberg (M) Sonnenberg (N) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg “Kammerberg” (P) Sonnenberg “Rädling” (P) Sonnenberg (N) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (M) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (Mrh) Sonnenberg (Rhh) Sonnenberg (M) Sonnenberg (P) Sonnenberg (B) Sonnenbichl (W)

Bad Sulza /— / 224 E2, 225 Grossheringen /— Sonnendorf /— Bechtolsheim /— / 120 F5 (no. 269) Bockenheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 136 AB6, 137 AB12 Kindenheim /— Obrigheim / Mülheim Bönnigheim /— / 191 D2 (no. 65), 196 Cochem / Sehl / 56 G4 Dahlberg /— / 104 C3 (no. 7) Ellerstadt /— / 137 G34 Eltville /— / 87 BC4, 99 Essingen /— / 142 C4 (no. 37) Flein /— / 191 C4 (no. 15) Heilbronn /— Talheim /— Freiburg / Opfingen / 170 EF34 Gemmingen /— / 191 BC1 (no. 45) Schwaigern /— Schwaigern / Stetten Gönnheim /— / 138 A5 Guldental / Heddersheim / 114 G4 Gundelfingen /— / 171 G3 Gundelfingen / Wildtal Gundheim /— / 125 C3 Guntersblum /— / 121 F1 (no. 245) Hackenheim /— / 120 E1 (no. 66) Hergenfeld /— / 104 B4 (no. 13) Hohen-Sülzen /— / 125 E23 Ilbesweiler /— / 142 D23 (no. 76), 151 Leinsweiler /— Ingelheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 145), 131 Irsch /— / 62 EF34 Kanzem /— / 62 C23 Konz / Niedermennig / 62 A45 Korb / Kleinheppach / 187 C3 Marktbreit /— / 211 EF5 Markt Eisenheim / Untereisenheim / 213 CD3 Neuleiningen /— / 136 D6 Nieder-Olm /— / 120 D5 (no. 214) Oberotterbach /— / 142 F2 (no. 104a), 149 Schweigen-Rechtenbach / Schweigen Schweighofen /— Pfinztal / Berghausen / 164 EF2 Remshalden / Geradstetten / 187 DE34 Weinstadt / Beutelsbach Weinstadt / Schnait Roxheim /— / 104 C4 (no. 81) Schleich /— / 48 DE4 Schöneberg /— / 104 B4 (no. 11) Schwabenheim /— / 120 C4 (no. 134) Schweigen /— / 142 F1 (no. 104c), 146 Schweigen /— / 142 F1 (no. 104b), 150 Sommerloch /— / 104 C4 (no. 23) Sprendlingen /— / 120 E2 (no. 52) Stein-Bockenheim /— / 120 FG2 (no. 76) Wonsheim /— Trier / Ruwer / 71 B4 Udenheim /— / 120 D5 (no. 205) Unkel /— / not shown Unkel / Scheuren Vendersheim /— / 120 E34 (no. 115) Waldrach /— / 71 DE56 Weisenheim am Berg /— / 137 E1 Wertheim / Dertingen / 200 A2 Wertheim / Kembach Kressbronn /— / 180 F4 Nonnenhorn /—

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Sonnenbrunnen (B) Sonnenbühl (W)

Sonnenhain (F) Sonnenhalde (B) Sonnenhalden (W)

Sonnenhang (rhh) Sonnenhang (rhh) Sonnenhang (rhh) Sonnenhang (rhh) Sonnenköpfchen (rhh) Sonnenlay (M) Sonnenlay (Mrh) Sonnenlay (M) Sonnenleite (F)

Sonnenleite (F) Sonnenmorgen (n) Sonnenplätzchen (n) Sonnenring (M) Sonnenschein (a) Sonnenschein (F) Sonnenseite ob der Bruck (B) Sonnenstock (Mrh) Sonnenstück (P) Sonnenstück (B)

Sonnenstuhl (F) Sonnenufer (B)

Sonnenuhr (M) Sonnenuhr (M) Sonnenuhr (M) Sonnenuhr (M) Sonnenuhr (M) Sonnenweg (rhh) Sonnenwinkel (F) Sonnhalde (B)

Sonnhalde (B)

Lörrach /— / 175 F4 Kernen / Rommelshausen / 187 DE24 Kernen / Stetten Weinstadt / Beutelsbach Weinstadt / Endersbach Weinstadt / Schnait Weinstadt / Strümpfelbach remlingen /— / 207 FG2 Konstanz /— / 180 D4 Tübingen /— / not shown Tübingen / Hirschau Tübingen / Unterjesingen eimsheim /— / 120 F6 (no. 258) Guntersblum /— / 121 F12 (no. 244) ingelheim /— / 120 C34 (no. 143), 131 Schornsheim /— / 120 E45 (no. 209) eckelsheim /— / 120 F23 (no. 61) Mülheim /— / 51 DE34 rhens /— / 76 C2 Traben-Trarbach / Wolf / 53 EF3 dettelbach /— / 211 A5 Dettelbach / Brück Dettelbach / Schnepfenbach Mainstockheim /— Volkach / Krautheim / 213 D5 Windesheim /— / 114 F3 Obermoschel /— / 104 F4 (no. 147) Löf /— / 57 DE3 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Bachem / 36 C6 Veitshöchheim /— / 209 E5 Heidelberg /— / 162 E2, 182 damscheid /— / 80 B2 immesheim /— / not shown Bad Bellingen /— / 175 AB25 Neuenburg / Steinenstadt Schliengen /— Schliengen / Liel Schliengen / Mauchen Schliengen / niedereggenen Schliengen / Obereggenen randersacker /— / 211 C2, 214 Bermatingen /— / 180 AD16, 181 BD12 Bodman /— Hagnau /— Hilzingen /— Immenstaad /— Immenstaad / Kippenhausen Konstanz /— Markdorf /— Meersburg /— Reichenau /— Salem / Kirchberg Singen /— Singen / Hohentwiel Stetten /— Überlingen /— Uhldingen-Mühlhofen / Oberuhldingen Bernkastel-Kues / Wehlen / 51 C45, 52 Maring-noviand /— / 51 CD3, 52 Neumagen-Dhron / neumagen / 49 D1 Pommern /— / 56 F5, 59 Zeltingen-Rachtig / Zeltingen / 51 B4, 58 Gimbsheim /— / 121 F1 (no. 248) Michelau / altmannsdorf / not shown Michelau / Hundelshausen denzlingen /— / 171 FG3 Sexau /— Waldkirch / Buchholz Müllheim /— / 172 FG3 Müllheim / Vögisheim

Sonnheil (rhh) Sonnhohle (B)

Sonnhohle (B) Sonnhole (B) Sonnleite (F) Sonntagsberg (W)

Soonecker Schlossberg (Mrh) Sorentberg (M) Spaargebirge (S)

Spiegel (P) Spiegelberg (B)

Spiegelberg (Rhh)

Spielberg (P) Spielberg (P) Spiess (P) Spitalhalde (W) Spitzberg (rhh) Spitzenberg (B) Spitzelberg (F) Stachelberg (HB) Stahlberg (B) Stahlbühl (W) Staudenberg (B) Staufenberg (W)

Stefanslay (M)

Hillesheim /— / 120 F56 (no. 253) Bad Bellingen / Hertingen / 175 BE34 Binzen /— efringen-Kirchen /— Efringen-Kirchen / egringen eimeldingen /— rümmingen /— Schallbach /— Weil / Ötlingen Heitersheim /— / 172 DE4 Müllheim / Britzingen / 172 EF4 Müllheim / dattingen Zellingen /— / 209 D4 Heilbronn / Böckingen / 191 BC23 (no. 32) Heilbronn / Klingenberg nordheim /— Nordheim / nordhausen niederheimbach /— / 80 F6 reil /— / 53 B3 Diera / Karpfenschänke / 218 CE24 Diera / Zadel Gauernitz /— Mauna /— Meissen /— Sörnewitz /— Winkwitz /— Winkwitz / Proschwitz Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / Mussbach an der Weinstrasse / 141 F4 Eppingen / elsenz / 164 BC56 Kraichtal / Landshausen Kraichtal / Menzingen Östringen / Odenheim Östringen / Tiefenbach Nackenheim /— 123 AD46 Nierstein /— Nierstein / Schwabsburg Bad dürkheim /— / 136 G6, 150 Meckenheim /— / 138 CD5 ruppertsberg /— / 141 D4, 149 Lindau /— / 180 F45 Wasserburg /— Stadecken-Elsheim / Stadecken / 120 D4 (no. 197) Wiesloch /— / 162 G2 Oberhaid / Staffelbach / not shown Gross-Umstadt / Kleestadt / not shown Gross-Umstadt (Umstadt) / Klein-Umstadt Külsheim / Uissigheim / 200 B12 Heilbronn /— / 192 F34 Hirschberg / Leutershausen / 162 C2 Schriesheim /— Bad Friedrichshall / Duttenberg / 192 BG16 Bad Friedrichshall / Offenau Eberstadt /— Ellhofen /— Erlenbach /— Erlenbach / Biswangen Gundelsheim /— Heilbronn /— Heilbronn / Horkheim Langenbrettach / Brettach Neckarsulm /— Neckarzimmern /— Oedheim /— Talheim /— Untereisesheim /— Weinsberg /— Weinsberg / Gellmersbach Wintrich /— / 51 E1

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen.

Steinchen (M) Steinchen (N) Steineck (SU) Steinert (Rhh) Steinfelsen (B)

The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows:

Steingässle (B)

A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region) Steffensberg (M) Steffensberg (M) Stehlerberg (Mrh) Steig (P) Steig (B) Steig (Rhh) Steige (Rhh) Steige (F)

Steiger (SU) Steigerberg (Rhh) Steigerdell (N) Steig-Terrassen (Rhh) Steil (Rhg) Stein (Rhh) Stein (Rhg) Stein (Rhg) Stein (F) Stein (F) Stein-Harfe (F) Steinacker (W) Steinacker (Rhh) Steinacker (Rhh) Steinacker (P) Steinacker (P) Steinacker (Rhh) Steinacker (B) Steinbach (F) Steinbachhof (W) Steinberg (F) Steinberg (P) Steinberg (N) Steinberg (W) Steinberg (B) Steinberg (B) Steinberg (Rhg) Steinberg (SU) Steinberg (Rhh) Steinberg (N) Steinberg (Rhh) Steinberg (Rhh) Steinberg (Rhh) Steinberger (M) Steinböhl (Rhh) Steinbuck (B)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Enkirch /— / 53 E45 Kröv /— / 53 E3 Kasbach-Ohlenberg / Kasbach / not shown Bissersheim /— / 137 D2 Eisingen /— / 164 F4 Flörsheim-Dalsheim / Dalsheim / 125 CD23 Flörsheim-Dalsheim / Nieder-Flörsheim Fürfeld /— / 120 F1 (no. 75) Oberschwarzach /— / not shown Oberschwarzach / Düttingsfeld Oberschwarzach / Handthal Oberschwarzach / Kammerforst Oberschwarzach / Mutzenroth Oberschwarzach / Wiebelsberg Höhnstedt /— / not shown Wendelsheim /— / 120 F23 (no. 95) Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / Bad Münster am Stein / 107 A5 Guntersblum /— / 121 F1 (no. 264) Rüdesheim / Assmannshausen / 86 DE12 Rüdesheim / Aulhausen Bechtheim /— / 125 B4 Flörsheim / Wicker / 89 F5 Hochheim /— / 89 G4 Karlstadt / Stetten / 209 C4, 215 Würzburg /— / 210 A6, 211 A1, 212 Würzburg /— / 211 A1, 212 Ellhofen /— / 192 F5 Lehrensteinsfeld /— Heidesheim /— / 120 C4 (no. 124) Ingelheim /— / 120 C34 (no. 151) Kallstadt /— / 137 F12 Kirchheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 137 DE2 Nieder-Hilbersheim /— / 120 D3 (no. 47) Rheinfelden / Herten / 175 G6 Eibelstadt /— / 211 DE3, 215 Sommerhausen /— Vaihingen / Gündelbach / 190 E6 (no. 60) Alzenau / Michelbach / not shown Bad Dürkheim /— / 136 G6, 137 G1 Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 48) Beilstein /— / 191 D5 (no. 7) Bollschweil /— / 172 C6 Durbach /— / 168 C4, 182 Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 BC1, 90 Gröst /— / 224 B5 Guntersblum /— / 121 F1 (no. 243) Niederhausen an der Nahe /— / 107 BC2 Partenheim /— / 120 D4 (no. 36) Sankt Johann /— / 120 D3 (no. 55) Wackernheim /— / 120 B4 (no. 158) Konz / Filzen / 62 B2 Monzernheim /— / 125 B3 Vogtsburg / Bischoffingen / 170 C2, 183

Steingebiss (P) Steingeröll (HB) Steingerück (HB) Steingrube (W) Steingrube (B) Steingrube (B) Steingrube (B) Steingrube (Rhh) Steingrüble (B) Steingrüble (B) Steingrüble (W)

Steingrübler (B) Steingrübler (F) Steinhalde (B) Steinhalde (W)

Steinkaul (A) Steinkaut (N) Steinklinge (B) Steinköpfchen (N) Steinkopf (HB) Steinkopf (P) Steinkreuz (N) Steinler (B) Steinler (B) Steinmauer (B) Steinmächer (Rhg)

Steinmeister (SU)

Steinmorgen (Rhg) Steinrossel (N) Steinrücken (S) Steinsberg (B) Steinschmetzer (B) Steinwengert (B) Steinwingert (N) Stemmler (HB)

Löf / Kattenes / 57 D3 Langenlonsheim /— / 114 FG45 Höhnstedt /— / not shown Gau-Algesheim /— / 120 C23 (no. 37) Ihringen /— / 170 CD23 Vogtsburg / Bickensohl Efringen-Kirchen /— / 175 AD24 Efringen-Kirchen / Welmlingen Efringen-Kirchen / Wintersweiler Kandern / Feuerbach Kandern / Holzen Kandern / Riedlingen Kandern / Tannenkirch Kandern / Wollbach Wittlingen Billigheim-Ingenheim / Appenhofen / 142 D3 (no. 91) Zwingenberg /— / 155 C5, 157 Gross-Umstadt (Umstadt) /— / not shown Brackenheim / Neipperg / 191 C12 (no. 34) Endingen /— / 170 B4 March / Neuershausen / 170 C2 Teningen / Nimburg (or Nimburg-Bottingen) Sasbach / Jechtingen / 170 B12 Westhofen /— / 125 B3, 131 Bad Krozingen /— / 172 C4 Bad Krozingen / Schlatt Endingen / Königschaffhausen / 170 AB2 Korb /— / 187 BC34 Korb / Kleinheppach Waiblingen /— Weinstadt / Grossheppach Baden-Baden / Varnhalt / 167 BC5 Miltenberg /— / 206 FG4 Endingen / Amoltern / 170 B3 Stuttgart / Bad Cannstatt / 186 AB6 Stuttgart / Mühlhausen Stuttgart / Münster Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Bachem / 36 C6 Weinsheim /— / 104 D4 (no. 89) Lauda-Königshofen / Oberlauda / 200 D3 Rümmelsheim /— / 114 E4 Heppenheim /— / 155 E5, 157 Heppenheim / Unter-Hambach Heuchelheim /— / 137 BD45 St. Katharinen /— / 104 C4 (no. 74) Freiburg / St. Georgen / 173 A1 Lottstetten / Nack / not shown Freiburg / Waltershofen / 170 E4 Eltville /— / 87 AC36 Eltville / Martinsthal Eltville / Rauenthal Walluf / Niederwalluf Walluf / Oberwalluf Wiesbaden / Dotzheim Wiesbaden / Frauenstein Wiesbaden / Schierstein Naumburg / Almrich / 224 D34, 225 Naumburg / Rossbach Naumburg / Kleinjena Eltville /— / 87 C23, 95 Eltville / Erbach Sommerloch /— / 104 C4 (no. 22) Radebeul /— / 218 E3, 221 Sinsheim / Steinsfurt / 164 B6 Sinsheim / Weiler Tauberbischofsheim / Dittigheim / 200 D3 Pfinztal / Wöschbach / 164 E2 Niederhausen an der Nahe /— / 107 B23 Heppenheim /— / 155 E5 Heppenheim / Unter-Hambach

V i n e ya r d i n d e x

Stephansberg (n) Stephansberg (B) Stephansberg (M) Stephanusrosengärtchen (M) Sternberg (rhh) Sternenberg (B)

Steyer (n) Steyerberg (n) Stich den Buben (B) Stiefel (F) Stiege (B)

Stielweg (rhg) Stift (P) Stiftsberg (a) Stiftsberg (W)

Stiftsberg (B)

Stirn (M) Stollenberg (n) Stolzenberg (M) Storchenbrünnle (F) Straussberg (n) Streichling (HB) Stromberg (n) Stromberg (W)

Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg / ebernburg / 107 B4 Weinheim / Hohensachen / 162 C2 Weinheim / Lützelsachsen Zell / Merl / 54 E3 Bernkastel-Kues / Bernkastel / 51 E5 Pleitersheim /— / 120 E2 (no. 62) Bühl /— / 167 D45, 182 Bühl / neusatz Bühl / altschweier Hüffelsheim /— / 104 D4 (no. 99) Schweppenhausen /— / 104 B4 (no. 3) Baden-Baden / Steinbach / 167 BC45, 182 Baden-Baden / Umweg Seinsheim / Tiefenstockheim / not shown Weil /— / 175 E4 Weil / Haltingen Weil / Ötlingen Hochheim /— / 89 G3 Forst an der Weinstrasse / 141 BC5 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Marienthal / 36 B4 Grafschaft / Ringen Heilbronn /— / 192 EG24, 197 Heilbronn / Horkheim Talheim / — Angelbachtal / Eichtersheim / 164 AD46, 165 A1 Angelbachtal / Michelfeld Angelbachtal / Heinsheim Binau /— Bretten / Bauerbach Eberbach /— Eppingen /— Eppingen / Elsenz Eppingen / Mühlbach Eppingen / Rohrbach a. G. Hassmersheim /— Hassmersheim / Neckarmühlbach Kirchardt / Berwangen Kraichtal / Bahnbrücken Kraichtal / Gochsheim Kraichtal / Landshausen Kraichtal / Menzingen Kraichtal / Münzesheim Kraichtal / Neuenbürg Kraichtal / Oberacker Kürnbach /— Mosbach / Diedesheim Oberderdingen / Flehingen Östringen / Eichelberg Östringen / Odenheim Östringen / Tiefenbach Sinsheim / Eschelbach Sinsheim / Hilsbach Sinsheim / Steinfurt Sinsheim / Waldangelloch Sinsheim / Weiler Sulzfeld /— Zaisenhausen /— Saarburg / Niederleuken / 62 E2 niederhausen an der nahe /— / 107 C3 Hatzenport /— / 57 E2, 56 Kitzingen / Sickershausen / 214 F2 Hargesheim /— / 104 C5 (no. 67) Bensheim /— / 155 D5, 157 Bensheim / Zell Bockenau /— / 104 D3 (no. 96) Bönnigheim /— / 190 CG46 Bönnigheim / Hofen Bönnigheim / Hohenstein

Stubener Klostersegen (M) Sülzenberg (Mrh) Süssmund (W) Sybillenstein (Rhh)

Täuscherspfad (rhh) Tafelstein (rhh) Tamsel (SU) Tannacker (B) Tannenberg (F) Taubenberg (rhg) Taubenhaus (M) Tauberberg (W)

Tauberklinge (B)

Erligheim /— Freudental /— Illingen /— Illingen / Schützingen Kirchheim /— Knittlingen /— Knittlingen / Freudenstein Maulbronn /— Mühlacker / Lienzingen Mühlacker / Lomersheim Mühlacker / Mühlhausen Oberderdingen /— Oberderdingen / Grossvillars Ölbronn-Dürrn / Dürrn Ölbronn-Dürrn / Ölbronn Ölbronn /— Sachsenheim / Häfnerhaslach Sachsenheim / Hohenhaslach Sachsenheim / Kleinsachsenheim Sachsenheim / Ochsenbach Sachsenheim / Spielberg Sternenfels /— Sternenfels / Diefenbach Vaihingen /— Vaihingen / Ensingen Vaihingen / Gündelbach Vaihingen / Horrheim Vaihingen / Riet Vaihingen / Rosswag Ediger-Eller / eller / 54 B23 Königswinter / Oberdollendorf / not shown Steinheim / Kleinbottwar / 191 E5 (no. 13), 194 Alzey /— / 124, 125 AB12 Alzey / Dautenheim Alzey / Heimersheim Alzey / Weinheim Bechenheim /— Freimersheim /— Kettenheim /— Mauchenheim /— Offenheim /— Walheim /— ingelheim /— / 120 C3 (no. 148) dienheim /— / 123 EF6, 130 Uelversheim /— auerstedt /— / 224 E2 endingen /— / 170 B4 Willanzheim / Hüttenheim / not shown eltville /— / 87 B3 Traben-Trarbach / Trarbach / 53 FG3 Bad Mergentheim / Markelsheim / 200 EG46 Creglingen / Reinsbronn Niederstetten /— Niederstetten / Oberstetten Niederstetten / Vorbachzimmern Niederstetten / Wermutshausen Weikersheim /— Weikersheim / Elpersheim Weikersheim / Haagen Weikersheim / Laudenbach Weikersheim / Schäftersheim Bad Mergentheim / Dainbach / 200 AF14 Boxberg / Oberschüpf Boxberg / Unterschüpf Grossrinderfeld /— Königsheim /— Königsheim / Gissigheim Krautheim /— Krautheim / Klepsau

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing

Külsheim /— Külsheim / Uissigheim Lauda-Königshofen / Beckstein Lauda-Königshofen / Gerlachsheim Lauda-Königshofen / Königshofen Lauda-Königshofen / Lauda Lauda-Königshofen / Marbach Lauda-Königshofen / Oberlauda Lausa-Königshofen / Oberbalbach Lauda-Königshofen / Sachsenflur Lauda-Königshofen / Unterbalbach Tauberbischofsheim /— Tauberbischofsheim / Distelhausen Tauberbischofsheim / Dittigheim Tauberbischofsheim / Dittwar Tauberbischofsheim / Impfingen Werbach /— Wertheim /— Wertheim / Bronnbach Wertheim / Dertingen Wertheim / Höhefeld Wertheim / Kembach Wertheim / Lindelbach Wertheim / Reicholzheim Tempelchen (Rhh) Stadecken-Elsheim / Elsheim / 120 C4 (no. 194) Teufel (F) Oberschwarzach / Kammerforst / not shown Teufelsburg (B) Endingen / Kiechlinsbergen / 170 B3 Teufelskeller (F) Randersacker /— / 211 C2, 217 Teufelskopf (B) Dielheim /— / 164 A4 Teufelskopf (Rhh) Ludwigshöhe /— / 121 F1 (no. 268), 131 Teufelsküche (N) Guldental / Heddesheim / 114 FG4 Teufelspfad (Rhh) Essenheim /— / 120 CD45 (no. 191) Teufelstein (Mrh) Patersberg /— / 76 G4 Teufelstor (F) Eibelstadt /— / 211 CD23 Randersacker /— Randersacker / Lindelbach Thiergarten Felsköpfchen Trier / Olewig / 71 E2 (M) Thiergarten Unterm Trier / Olewig / 71 D2 Kreuz (M) Thomasberg (M) Burg /— / 53 C4 Tilgesbrunnen (N) Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 D6 (no. 31) Timpert (M) Kasel /— / 71 C4 Trappenberg (P) Altdorf /— / 142 BD46, 143 Bellheim /— Böbingen /— Bornheim /— Essingen /— Freimersheim /— Gross- und Kleinfischlingen /— Hochstadt /— Knittelsbach /— Lingenfeld /— Lustadt /— Offenbach /—

Trautberg (F) Trautlestal (F) Treppchen (M) Treppchen (M) Treppchen (M) Treuenfels (N) Trollberg (N) Trotzenberg (A) Turmberg (B) Turmberg (Rhg) Turmberg (B) Übereltzer (M) Übigberg (A)

Uhlen (M) Ulrichsberg (B) Ungeheuer (P) Ungsberg (M) Unterberg (M) Urbelt (M) Ursulinengarten (A) Veitsgrube (SU) Venusbuckel (P) Verrenberg (W) Vitusberg (Rhg) Vögelein (F) Vögelsgärten (Rhh) Vogelsang (N) Vogelsang (P) Vogelsang (N) Vogelsang (Rhh) Vogelsang (Rhh) Vogelsang (Rhg) Vogelsang (B) Vogelsang (F) Vogelsang (N) Vogelsang (N) Vogelsang (M) Vogelsang (W) Vogelsang (Rhh) Vogelsang (P) Vogelsang (Rhh) Vogelsberg (B) Vogelschlag (N) Vogelsprung (P) Vogteiberg (M) Vogtei Rötteln (B)

Ottersheim bei Landau /— Römerberg bei Speyer / Berghausen Römerberg bei Speyer / Mechtersheim Römerberg bei Speyer / Heiligenstein Schwegenstein /— Venningen /— Weingarten /— Westheim /— Zeiskam /— Castell /— / 214 E4, 217 Hammelburg /— / 208 AB2, 217 Hammelburg / Untererthal Erden /— / 53 E1, 52 Piesport /— / 49 B12 Piesport / Niederemmel Treis-Karden / Treis / 56 FG56 Altenbamberg /— / 107 C5 Dorsheim /— / 114 E5 Münster-Sarmsheim / Münster Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Marienthal / 36 C4, 40 Karlsruhe / Durlach / 164 E12 Karlsruhe / Grötzingen Kiedrich /— / 87 B2, 91 Lauda-Königshofen / Königshofen / 200 DE34 Moselkern /— / 57 F1 Ahrbrück / Pützfeld / 36 DE2 Altenahr /— Altenahr / Kreuzberg Kobern-Gondorf / Kobern / 57 B34, 55 Winningen /— Östringen /— / 164 B4 Forst an der Weinstrasse /— / 141 BC4, 145 Traben-Trarbach / Trarbach / 53 B4 Konz / Filzen / 62 B2 Konz / Filzen / 62 B2 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / Ahrweiler / 36 C5 Burgscheidungen /— / 224 B2 Billigheim-Ingenheim / Billigheim / 142 DE34 (no. 89) Öhringen / Verrenberg / 193 DE2, 196 Walluf / Oberwalluf / 87 B4, 99 Nordheim /— / 213 E34 Guntersblum /— / 121 F1 Ludwigshöhe /— Bad Kreuznach /— / 104 C5 (no. 40) Bockenheim an der Weinstrasse /— / 137 A12 Kindenheim /— Bretzenheim /— / 104 C5 (no. 63) Erbes-Büdesheim /— / 120 FG3 (no. 102) Gau-Odernheim /— / 120 F5 (no. 275) Gau-Odernheim / Gau-Köngernheim / Geisenheim / Johannisberg / 86 D5 Kirchardt / Berwangen / 165 B1 Markt Einersheim /— / 214 G34 Laubenheim /— / 114 E5 Merxheim /— / 104 E1 (no. 106) Serrig /— / 62 FG3 Untereisesheim /— / 192 D23 Wallertheim /— / 120 EF3 (no. 120) Weisenheim am Berg /— / 137 EF1 Zornheim /— / 120 D5 (no. 229) Lauda-Königshofen / Unterbalbach / 200 E4 Duchroth /— / 107 C1 Flemlingen /— / 142 BC4 (no. 55) Senheim /— / 54 C5 Bad Bellingen / Bamlach / 175 AG26 Bad Bellingen / Hertingen Bad Bellingen / Rheinweiler

V i n e ya r d i n d e x

Vollburg (F) Vom heissen Stein (M)

Vorderberg (P) Vor der Hölle (n) Vulkanfelsen (B)

Wachhügel (F) Wachtelberg (SU) Wachtkopf (W) Wahrheit (Mrh) Wahrsager (M) Walkenberg (rhg) Wallmauer (W) Wanne (W) Wartberg (rhh) Wartberg (W)

Binzen /— Efringen-Kirchen /— efringen-Kirchen / Blansingen Efringen-Kirchen / Egringen Efringen-Kirchen / Huttingen efringen-Kirchen / Istein Efringen-Kirchen / Kleinkems Efringen-Kirchen / Weimlingen Efringen-Kirchen / Wintersweiler Eimeldingen /— Fischingen /— Grenzach-Whylen / Grenzach Kandern / Feuerbach Kandern / Holzen Kandern / Riedlingen Kandern / Tannenkirch Kandern / Wollbach Lörrach /— Rheinfelden / Herten Rümmingen /— Schallbach /— Weil /— Weil / Haltingen Weil / Ötlingen Wittlingen /— Michelau /— / not shown Michelau / Prüssberg Briedel /— / 53 BD35 Pünderich /— Reil /— Kleinniedesheim /— / 137 B5 desloch /— / 104 F2 (no. 140) Bahlingen /— / 170 AE16 Bötzingen /— Breisach /— Eichstetten /— Endingen /— Endingen / Amoltern Endingen / Kiechlinsbergen Endingen / Königschaffhausen Ihringen /— Ihringen / Blankenhornsberg Ihringen / Wasenweiler March / Buchheim March / Neuershausen Riegel /— Sasbach /— Sasbach / Jechtingen Sasbach / Leiselheim Teningen / Nimburg Vogtsburg / Achkarren Vogtsburg / Bickensohl Vogtsburg / Bischoffingen Vogtsburg / Burkheim Vogtsburg / Oberbergen Vogtsburg / Oberrotweil Vogtsburg / Schelingen Wiesenbronn /— / 214 F34 Werder/Havel /— / not shown Vaihingen / Gündelbach / 190 E6 (no. 59) Oberheimbach /— / 80 F45 Mesenich /— / 54 C5 Senheim /— Walluf / Niederwalluf / 87 B4, 98 neckarzimmern /— / not shown, 197 Weinstadt / Grossheppach / 187 C34 alzey /— / 124 B6, 125 B1 Kettenheim /— Beilstein /— / 191 CD56 (no. 6)

Wartberg (W) Wartbühl (W)

Wasseros (rhg) Weilberg (P) Weinberge (F) Weingarten (B) Weingarten (F) Weingrube (Mrh) Weinhalde (W) Weinhecke (B) Weinhex (M)

Weinkammer (M) Weinkeller (rhh) Weinsack (n) Weinsteige (W)

Heilbronn /— / 192 EF54, 197 Aichwald / Aichelberg / 187 AE25 Kernen / Rommelshausen Kernen / Stetten Korb /— Korb / Kleinheppach Remshalden / Geradstetten Remshalden / Grunbach Remshalden / Hebsack Waiblingen /— Weinstadt / Beutelsbach Weinstadt / Endersbach Weinstadt / Grossheppach Weinstadt / Schnaidt Weinstadt / Strümpfelbach Winnenden /— Winnenden / Baach Winnenden / Breuningsweiler Winnenden / Hanweiler Winnenden / Hertmannsweiler Kiedrich /— / 87 B2 Bad Dürkheim / Ungstein / 137 FG1, 150 Viereth / Weiher / not shown Fischingen /— / 175 D3 Grossostheim / Pflaumheim / not shown Boppard /— / 76 D2 Wasserburg / Hattnau / 180 F4 Bruchsal /— / 164 CD3 Ubstadt-Weiher / Ubstadt Alken /— / 57 AE26 Brodenbach /— Burgen /— Dieblich /— Hatzenport /— Kobern-Gondorf / Gondorf Kobern-Gondorf / Kobern Koblenz / Güls Koblenz / Kondertal Koblenz / Lay Koblenz / Metternich Koblenz / Moselweiss Lehmen /— Lehmen / Moselsürsch Löf /— Löf / Kattenes Niederfell /— Oberfell /— Winningen /— enkirch /— / 53 E5 Mainz / ebersheim / 120 D56 (no. 168) Odernheim am Glan /— / 104 E3 (no. 131) Esslingen /— / 186, 187 DF14 Esslingen / Mettingen Fellbach /— Gerlingen /— Kernen / Rommelshausen Leonberg /— Plochingen /— Stuttgart /— Stuttgart / Bad Cannstatt Stuttgart / Degerloch Stuttgart / Feuerbach Stuttgart / Gaisburg Stuttgart / Hedelfingen Stuttgart / Hofen Stuttgart / Hohenheim Stuttgart / Mühlhausen Stuttgart / Münster Stuttgart / Obertürkheim Stuttgart / Rohracker Stuttgart / Rotenberg

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Wine is sold using the name of the vineyard as well as the name of the municipality or village in which the vineyard is located. If a vineyard stretches across multiple municipalities or villages, the formal designation stipulated by each federal state is used. The municipality or village used to name or identify a wine is given in roman type. Municipal or village information not relevant for the name of the wine is printed in italics. For vineyards, boldface indicates names of Grosslagen, and roman type indicates Einzellagen. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Vineyard (Region)

Weinstieg (F) Weisenstein (M) Weissenberg (M) Weissenstein (N) Weissenstein (N) Weisserberg (M) Weiss Erd (Rhg) Weisses Kreuz (Mrh) Wendelstück (M) Wernleite (F) Westrum (Rhh) Wetterkreuz (N) Wetzstein (W) Wiesberg (N) Wildenberg (W) Wildgrafenberg (N) Wildsau (Rhg) Wilhelmsberg (F) Wilhelmsberg (B) Wingertsberg (HB) Wingertsberg (Rhh) Wingertstor (Rhh) Winklerberg (B) Wissberg (Rhh) Wissberg (Rhh) Wisselbrunnen (Rhg) Wölflein (F) Wohlfahrtsberg (W) Wolfer (B) Wolfhag (B) Wolfsaugen (W) Wolfsberg (P) Wolfshöhle (Mrh) Wolfsmagen (HB)

Municipality / Village / Map Locator and Vineyard Listing Stuttgart / Uhlbach Stuttgart / Untertürkheim Stuttgart / Wangen Stuttgart / Zuffenhausen Erlabrunn /— / 209 DE4 Leinach / Oberleinach / Bernkastel-Kues / Kues / 51 D4 Kobern-Gondorf / Kobern / 57 B3 Mannweiler-Cölln / Mannweiler / 104 F4 (no. 169) Oberndorf /— / 104 F4 (no. 165) Briedel /— / 53 C5 Wiesbaden / Kostheim / 89 G2 Leubsdorf /— / not shown Burg /— / 53 C4 Gemünden / Adelsberg / 208 A3 Bodenheim /— / 120 C6 (no. 174) Braunweiler /— / 104 C4 (no. 70) Weinstadt / Endersbach / 187 CD3 Rüdesheim /— / 104 C5 (no. 85) Ellhofen /— / 192 EF56 Weinsberg / Grantschen Kirschroth /— / 104 E12 (no. 115) Eltville / Martinsthal / 87 B4, 99 Kitzingen /— / 211 C5 Nussloch /— / 162 FG2 Dietzenbach /— / not shown Nieder-Wiesen /— / 120 G2 (no. 92) Bechtolsheim /— / 121 EF5 (no. 286) Ihringen /— / 170 D2, 179 Gau-Weinheim /— / 120 E3 (no. 122) Wallertheim /— Sprendlingen /— / 120 E23 (no. 53) Eltville / Hattenheim / 87 C2, 96 Veitshöchheim /— / 209 E5 Löwenstein /— / 192 G6, 193 G1 Efringen-Kirchen / Blansingen / 175 C2 Efringen-Kirchen / Kleinkems Bühl /— / 166 BC45 Bühl / Neusatz Brackenheim /— / 191 C2 (no. 37) Schweighofen /— / 142 F2 (no. 105) Bacharach /— / 80 D4, 79 Bensheim /— / 155 DE56 Bensheim / Gronau Bensheim / Zell

Wolfsnack (Mrh) Wonne (F) Wonneberg (P) Woogberg (M) Wülfen (Rhg) Würtzberg (M) Würzgarten (M) Würzgarten (Rhg) Würzgarten (M) Würzgarten (M) Würzhölle (N) Würzlay (M) Wüstberg (B) Wunnenstein (W)

Wurmberg (W)

Wurmberg (F) Wurmberg (SU) Wutschenberg (F) Zabelstein (F)

Zechberg (Rhh) Zechpeter (P) Zehnmorgen (Rhh) Zehntgraf (F) Zeisel (M) Zellerberg (M)

Zellerweg am schwarzen Herrgott (Rhh) Zeppwingert (M) Zobelsberg (F) Zollturm (M) Zuckerberg (Rhh) Zuckerle (W)

Zügernberg (W) Zweifelberg (W)

Dörscheid /— / 80 B3 Kaub /— Neundorf / Sugenheim / not shown Bad Bergzabern /— / 142 EF2 (no. 103) Dörrenbach / — Ellenz-Poltersdorf /— / 54 B6 Eltville / Rauenthal / 87 B3, 99 Serrig /— / 62 G3, 67 Detzem /— / 48 DE5 Oestrich-Winkel / Hallgarten / 86 BC6 Traben-Trarbach / Traben / 53 EF3 Ürzig /— / 52 E6, 52 Unkenbach /— / 104 F4 (no. 145) Lehmen /— / 57 C3 Weinheim /— / 162 B2 Beilstein /— / 191 CE46 Beilstein / Hohenbeilstein Grossbottwar /— Grossbottwar / Hof und Lembach Grossbottwar / Winzerhausen Ilsfeld /— Ludwigsburg / Hoheneck Oberstenfeld /— Oberstenfeld / Gronau Steinheim /— Steinheim / Kleinbottwar Besigheim /— / 191 DF23 (no. 67), 196 Bietigheim-Bissingen / Bietigheim Gemmrigheim /— Hessigheim /— Walheim /— Neubrunn / Böttigheim / not shown Neuengönna /— / 224 G2 Kleinlangheim /— / 214 E4 Dingolshausen /— / not shown Dingolshausen / Bischwind Donnersdorf /— Gerolzhofen /— Michelau /— Michelau / Altmannsdorf Mönchstockheim / Sulzheim Framersheim /— / 120 G5 (no. 276) Flemlingen /— / 142 C3 (no. 56) Nierstein /— / 123 C56 Wipfeld /— / 213 B3 Pommern /— / 56 F56, 59 Longen /— / 48 EF34 Mehring /— / Mehring / Lörsch Mölsheim /— / 125 D2 Enkirch /— / 53 E4 Segnitz /— / 211 E5 Traben-Trarbach / Traben / 53 F4 Oppenheim /— / 123 D6 Stuttgart / Bad Cannstatt / 186 C6, 194 Stuttgart / Hofen Stuttgart / Mühlhausen Stuttgart / Münster Weinstadt / Grossheppach / 187 C3 Brackenheim /— / 191 C12 (no. 36)

Village Index This index lists all villages with vineyards that are shown on the maps. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Village (Region)

Map Locator

Abenheim (Rhh) Abstatt (W) Abtswind (F) Achern (B) Achkarren (B) Adelsberg (F) Adolzfurt (W) Affalterbach (W) Affaltrach (W) Ahrbrück (A) Aichwald (W) Albersweiler (P) Albertshofen (F) Albig (Rhh) Albsheim (P) Alf (M)

125 C4 191 CD5 214 E5 166 C3 170 D2 209 A3 193 E12 191 FG5 192 F6 36 E1 187 E3 142 C3 211 B5 120 F4 137 B12 53 A4, 54 DE2 57 D3 191 E6 155 BC5 104 F5 121 G1 142 A4 142 B5 171 C2 36 C2 104 DE5, 107 C4 166 B5, 167 D4 125 A1 170 B3 51 E4 164 B5 142 C2 120 CD3 142 E3 166 E2 120 F3 209 B6 142 CD3 191 E6 191 G3 120 D2 137 B1 86 E1

Alken (M) Allmersbach (W) Alsbach (HB) Alsenz (N) Alsheim (Rhh) Alsterweiler (P) Altdorf (P) Altdorf (B) Altenahr (A) Altenbamberg (N) Altschweier (B) Alzey (Rhh) Amoltern (B) Andel (M) Angelbachtal (B) Annweier (P) Appenheim (Rhh) Appenhofen (P) Appenweiler (B) Armsheim (Rhh) Arnstein (F) Arzheim (P) Aspach (W) Asperg (W) Aspisheim (Rhh) Asselheim (P) Assmanshausen (Rhg) Astheim (F) Au (B) Aub (F) Auen (N) Auenstein (W) Auerbach (HB) Auerstedt (SU) Auggen (B) Aulhausen (Rhg) Avelsbach (M) Ayl (M) Baach (W)

213 D4 173 B2 201 D12 104 D2 191 D45 155 C45 224 E12 172 G23 86 E2 71 CD3 62 D2 187 B4

Babelsroth (P) Bacharach (Mrh) Bachem (A) Bad Bellingen (B) Bad Bergzabern (P) Bad Cannstatt (W) Bad Dürkheim (P) Bad Friedrichshall (W) Bad Kösen (SU) Bad Kreuznach (N) Bad Krozingen(B) Bad Mergentheim (B) Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg (N) Bad NeuenahrAhrweiler (A) Bad Schönborn (B) Bad Sobernheim (N) Bad Sulza (SU) Baden-Baden (B) Badenheim (Rhh) Badenweiler (B) Bahlingen (B) Bahnbrücken (B) Balgstädt (SU) BallrechtenDottingen (B) Bamlach (B) Battenberg (P) Bauerbach (B) BayerfeldSteckweiler (N) Bechenheim (Rhh) Bechtheim (Rhh) Bechtolsheim (Rhh) Beckstein (B) Beihingen (W) Beilstein (M) Beilstein (W) Beinstein (W) Bekond (M) Bellheim (P) Bengel (M) Benningen (W) Bensheim (HB) Berghaupten (B) Berghausen (P) Berghausen (B) Bergtheim (F) Bermatingen (B) Bermersbach (B) Bermersheim (Rhh) Bermersheim (Rhh) Bernkastel (M) Berwangen (B) Besch (M) Besigheim (W) Beutelsbach (W)

142 E3 80 D4 36 B6 175 B2 142 E23 186 D6 137 G1, 138 A3 192 CD3 224 ED3 104 D56 172 C45 200 EF4 104 D5, 107 B45 37 BC1 164 B3 104 E3 224 E2 166 A56 120 E2 172 F4 170 B5 164 CD5 224 C3 172 E45 175 B2 136 D6 164 D4 104 G45 124 B4 125 B4 120 F5 200 D3 191 F34 54 B6 191 D5 187 C3 48 C34 142 CD6 53 C2 191 F4 155 D45 166 G23 143 B2 164 E2 213 C1 181 B1 166 G23 120 F4 125 C23 51 DE5 165 B1 46 F1 191 E3 187 D3

Bibergau (F) Bickensohl (B) Biebelnhausen (M) Biebelnheim (Rhh) Biebelried (F) Biebelsheim (Rhh) Biengen (B) BietigheimBissingen (W) Bilfingen (B) BilligheimIngenheim (P) Bingen (Rhh) Bingerbrück (N) Binzen (B) Birkweiler (P) Birnau (B) Bischoffingen (B) Bissersheim (P) Blankenhornsberg (B) Blansingen (B) Bobenheim am Berg (P) Bockenau (N) Bockenheim (Rhh) Bockenheim (P) Bodenheim (Rhh) Bodolz (B) Böbingen (P) Böchingen (P) Böckingen (W) Bönnigheim (W) Bötzingen (B) Bolschweil (B) Bombach (B) Boppard (Mrh) Bopparder Hamm (Mrh) Borndorf (P) Bornheim (Rhh) Bornich (Mrh) Bosenheim (N) Botenheim (W) Bottenau (B) Bottingen (B) Boxberg (B) Brackenheim (W) Branderoda (SU) Braubach (Mrh) Brauneberg (M) Braunweiler (N) Breisach (B) Breitscheid (Mrh) Bremm (M) Brettach (W) Bretten (B) Bretzenheim (N) Bretzfeld (W) Breuningsweiler (W) Brey (Mrh)

211 B4 170 C3 62 D2 120 F45 211 BC4 120 DE2 172 B45 191 F23 164 F3 142 E34 120 C1 104 A56 175 E34 142 C3 180 B4 170 B2 137 D2 170 D2 175 C2 136 E6 104 D3 125 E2 137 A12 121 C1 180 F5 142 B5 142 C3 191 B3 191 D2 170 C4 172 C6 171 E2 76 E12 76 D12 142 C4 120 F3 76 G5, 80 A4 104 C6 191 C2 166 E3, 168 B45 170 C56 200 F2 191 C2 224 B4 76 C3 51 E23 104 C4 170 DE1 80 D2 54 B2 192 CD6 164 E4 104 C6 193 E1 187 BC4 76 C2

Briedel (M) Briedern (M) Britzingen (B) Brockwitz (S) Brodenbach (M) Broggingen (B) Bronnbach (B) Bruchsal (B) Brück (F) Bruttig (M) Bubenheim (Rhh) Buchbrunn (F) Buchheim (B) Buchholz (B) Büdesheim (Rhh) Bühl (B) Bühlertal (B) Buggingen (B) Bullay (M) Burg (M) Bürg (W) Burgen (M) Burgen (M) Burghessler (SU) Burg Layen (N) Burgscheidungen (SU) Burgsponheim (N) Bürgstadt (F) Burgwerben (SU) Burkheim (B) Burrweiler (P)

53 C3 54 B5 172 EF4 218 D4 57 E3 171 D2 200 B1 164 C23 211 A5, 213 F3 54 A6, 56 G5 120 D34 211 C5 170 D5 171 G3 120 C1 166 B4, 167 D3 166 B5, 167 E5 172 E3 53 A56, 54 DE3 53 D4 187 B4 51 F3 57 E2 224 D2 104 B56, 114 E45 224 B2 104 D4 206 F4 224 C6 170 C2 142 B3

Castell (F) Cleebronn (W) Cleversulzbach (W) Cochem (M) Colgenstein (P) Cond (M) Cossebaude (S)

214 F45 191 D1 192 D6 56 G3 137 B2 56 G3 218 E5

Dahenfeld (W) Dainbach (B) Dalberg (N) Dalheim (Rhh) Dalsheim (Rhh) Dammheim (P) Damscheid (Mrh) Dattingen (B) Dausenau (Mrh) Dautenheim (Rhh) Degerloch (W) Deidesheim (P)

192 D5 200 E3 104 B4 120 E6 125 D23 142 C4 80 B1 172 E4 76 A5 125 A1 186 F5 138 C34, 141 CD5 89 E4 80 C23 171 G3 36 C34

Delkenheim (Rhg) Dellhofen (Mrh) Denzlingen (B) Dernau (A)

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This index lists all villages with vineyards that are shown on the maps. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Village (Region) Map Locator Dertingen (B) Desloch (N) Dettelbach (F) Detzem (M) Dexheim (Rhh) Dieblich (M) Diedesfeld (P) Diefenbach (W) Dielheim (B) Dienheim (Rhh) Dierbach (P) Diersburg (B) Diesbar-Seusslitz (S) Dietersheim (Rhh) Dietlingen (B) Dintesheim (Rhh) Dirmstein (P) Distelhausen (B) Dittelsheim (Rhh) Dittigheim (B) Dittwar (B) Dörrenbach (P) Dörscheid (Mrh) Dolgesheim (Rhh) Dornburg (SU) Dorndorf (SU) Dorndorf-Steudnitz (SU) Dorn-Dürkheim (Rhh) Dorsheim (N)

200 A2 104 F23 211 A5, 123 F3 48 D5 120 E6 57 B3 138 G12 190 D5 164 A45 121 E1, 123 E6 142 F3 166 G2 218 B2 120 C1 164 G3 125 B1 137 C34 200 CD3 125 A3 200 D2 200 D2 142 F2 80 B4 120 F6 224 G2 224 BC3 224 G3 120 F6

104 B6, 114 E5 Dossenheim (B) 162 D2 Dotzheim (Rhg) 87 A56 Dresden (S) 218 F1 Dromersheim (Rhh) 120 CD2 Duchroth (N) 104 E4, 107 C1 Dürrenzimmern (W) 191 C2 Durbach (B) 166 E3, 168 C3 Duttenberg (W) 192 C3 Duttweiler (P) 138 G4 Eberbach (Rhg) Ebernach (M) Ebersheim (Rhh) Eberstadt (W) Eckelsheim (Rhh) Eckenroth (N) Edenkoben (P) Edesheim (P) Ediger-Eller (M) Efringen-Kirchen (B) Egringen (B) Eherieder Mühle (F) Ehrenbreitstein (Mrh) Ehrenkirchen (B) Ehrenstetten (B) Ehrental (Mrh) Ehrigen (B)

87 B1 56 G34 120 D56 192 E5 120 F2 104 B4 142 B4 142 B4 54 B3 175 D23 175 D3 211 CD5 76 A2 172 C5 172 C6 76 F34 173 B2

Eibelstadt (F) Eibesbach (W) Eibingen (Rhg) Eich (Rhh) Eichelberg (B) Eichelberg (W) Eichenbühl (F) Eichtersheim (B) Eilau (SU) Eimeldingen (B) Eimsheim (Rhh) Eisental (B) Eisingen (B) Eitelsbach (M) Elfershausen (F) Ellenz (M) Ellerstadt (P) Ellhofen (W) Ellmendigen (B) Elpersheim (W) Elsenfeld (F) Eltville (Rhg) Emmendingen (B) Endersbach (W) Endingen (B) Engehöll (Mrh) Engelberg (F) Engelstadt (Rhh) Engenthal (F) Enkirch (M) Ensch (M) Ensheim (Rhh) Ensingen (W) Enzweihingen (W) Eppelsheim (Rhh) Eppingen (B) Eppingen (W) Erbach (Rhg) Erbach (HB) Erbes-Büdesheim (Rhh) Erden (M) Erdmannshausen (W) Erlabrunn (F) Erlach (B) Erlenbach (W) Erlenbach (F) Erlenbach am Main (F) Erligheim (W) Ernst (M) Erpolzheim (P) Ersingen (B) Eschbach (P) Eschbach (B) Eschelbach (B) Eschelbach (W) Eschenau (W) Escherndorf (F) Esselborn (Rhh) Essenheim (Rhh) Essingen (P) Esslingen (W) Euerdorf (F) Eussenheim (F)

211 D2 191 D1 86 E3 121 G2 164 B5 193 G1 206 G5 164 A5 224 D5 175 E3 120 F6 166 B45, 167 D4 164 F3 71 BC4 208 A3 54 B6 138 A6 192 F5 164 G2 200 F5 206 C2 87 C3 171 F2 187 D3 170 A4 80 B2 206 F3 120 D34 208 B34 53 E4 48 D45 120 F4 190 EF6 191 G1 125 B12 164 C6 190 B6 87 C23 155 E56 120 G3 53 E1 191 F5 209 E45 166 D3 192 E4 207 F3 206 D2 191 E2 56 G4 137 F3 164 G3 142 D3 172 CD3 164 A5 193 D4 193 F1 213 D3 125 B1 120 C4 142 C45 187 F2 208 A45 209 B4

Fahr (F) Falkenstein (M) Fankel (M)

213 D3 62 A3 54 A6, 56 G45 Fastrau (M) 48 F23 Feilbingert (N) 104 E5 Feldberg (B) 172 G4, 175 A4 Fell (M) 48 FG3 Fellbach (W) 187 D1 Fellerich (M) 46 B23 Fessenbach (B) 166 F2, 168 D2 Feuerbach (B) 175 B4 Feuerbach (W) 186 D4 Feuerthal (F) 208 A3 Filsch (M) 71 DE4 Filzen (M) 51 E2 Filzen (M) 62 BC2 Filsen (Mrh) 76 D2 Flehingen (B) 164 D5 Flein (W) 191 C4 Flemlingen (P) 142 C3 Flörsheim (Rhg) 89 F6 Flomborn (Rhh) 125 C1 Flonheim (Rhh) 120 F3 Forst (P) 138 B4, 141 BC5 Framersheim (Rhh) 120 G5 Frankenwinheim (F) 213 D6 Frankweiler (P) 142 C3 Franzenheim (M) 71 G3 Frauenstein (Rhg) 87 A5 Frauenzimmern (W) 191 D1 Freckenfeld (P) 142 F4 Freiberg am Neckar 191 F4 (W) Freiburg (B) 173 A2 Freilaubersheim 120 F1 (Rhh) Freimersheim (P) 142 B5 Freimersheim (Rhh) 124 B6 Freinsheim (P) 137 EF2 Frettenheim (Rhh) 125 A3 Freudenstein (W) 190 D4 Freudental (W) 191 E2 Frickenhausen (F) 211 E4 Friedelsheim (P) 138 A45, 141 A6 Friesenheim (Rhh) 120 E6 Friesenheim (B) 171 A23 Fuchsstadt (F) 208 BC23 Fürfeld (Rhh) 120 F1 Fussbach (B) 166 G23 Gabsheim (Rhh) Gaibach (F) Gaisburg (W) Gallenweiler (B) Gambach (F) Gau-Algesheim (Rhh) Gau-Bickelheim (Rhh) Gau-Bischofsheim (Rhh) Gauernitz (S)

120 E5 213 CD4 186 E6 172 D4 209 B3 120 C3 120 E3 120 D6 218 E4

Gau-Heppenheim (Rhh) Gau-Köngernheim (Rhh) Gaulsheim (Rhh) Gau-Odernheim (Rhh) Gau-Weinheim (Rhh) Geddelsbach (W) Geinsheim (P) Geisenheim (Rhg) Gellmersbach (W) Gemmingen (W) Gemmrigheim (W) Gemünden (F) Genheim (N) Gensingen (Rhh) Geradstetten (W) Gerbrunn (F) Gerlachsheim (B) Gernsbach (B) Gerolsheim (P) Gimmeldingen (P) Gleisweiler (P) GleiszellenGleishorbach (P) Glottertal (B) Gochsheim (B) Godramstein (P) Göcklingen (P) Gönnheim (P) Gössenheim (F) Götzingen (B) Golk (S) Gommersheim (P) Gondorf (M) Gottenheim (B) Graach (M) Gräfenhain (P) Grantschen (W) Grenzach (B) Greussenheim (F) Greuth (F) Grewenich (M) Grockstädt (SU) Gröbern (S) Gröst (SU) Grolsheim (Rhh) Gronau (HB) Gronau (W) Grossbottwar (W) Grossfischlingen (P) Grossgartach (W) Grossheppach (W) Grossheringen (SU) Grossheubach (F) Grossingersheim (W) Grossjena (SU) Grosskarlbach (P) Grosslangheim (F) Grossniedesheim (P) Grosssachsen (B) Grossvillars (W)

120 G5 120 F5 120 C2 120 F5 120 E3 193 F23 138 G56 86 E4 192 E45 191 B1 191 DE3 209 A3 104 B5, 114 E3 120 D12 187 D45 211 B2 200 D3 167 A1 137 D4 138 D23, 141 EF3 142 C3 142 E2 171 G4 164 D4 142 C3 142 D3 138 A5 209 B4 164 E12 218 C2 142 B6 57 C3 170 D4 51 C5 142 C2 192 E5 175 G45 207 F5 214 E5 46 A3 224 A2 218 C4 224 B5 120 D12 155 D56 191 D5 191 E5 142 B45 191 B23 187 C3 224 E2 206 F3 191 F3 224 CD4 137 D3 214 E3 137 C5 162 C2 190 D4

Vill age inde x

gross-Winternheim (Rhh) grünhaus (M) grünstadt (P) grunbach (W) grunern (B) güglingen (W) güls (M) gündelbach (W) güntersleben (F) guldental (n) gumbsheim (Rhh) gundelfingen (B) gundersheim (Rhh) gundheim (Rhh) guntersblum (Rhh) gutenberg (n) Haagen (W) Haardt (P) Haberschlacht (W) Hackenheim (Rhh) Häfnerhaslach (W) Hagnau (B) Hahnheim (Rhh) Hallburg (F) Hallgarten (Rhg) Halsheim (F) Haltingen (B) Hambach (HB) Hambach (P) Hammelburg (F) Hangen-Weisheim (Rhh) Hanweiler (W) Hargesheim (n) Harsberg (W) Harxheim (Rhh) Haslach (B) Hassloch (P) Hattenheim (Rhg) Hattnau (B) Hatzenport (M) Hausen (W) Hebsack (W) Hechtsheim (Rhh) Hecklingen (B) Heddesheim (n) Hedelfingen (W) Heidelberg (B) Heidesheim (Rhh) Heidingsfeld (F) Heilbronn (W) Heiligenstein (P) Heiligenzell (B) Heimbach (B) Heimersheim (a) Heimersheim (Rhh) Heitersheim (B) Helfant-esingen (M) Helmsheim (B) Hemsbach (B) Heppenheim (HB) Heppenheim (Rhh) Heppingen (a) Herbolzheim (B) Hergenfeld (n) Hergolshausen (F)

120 C4 71 C4 137 C1 187 d4 172 d5 191 d1 57 a45 190 e6 209 de5 104 BC5 120 F2 171 g3 125 C2 125 C3 121 F1 104 C5 200 F5 138 de2, 141 F3 191 C1 120 e1 190 d6 180 d6 120 e56 213 e4 86 C6 209 C5 175 e3 155 e5 138 F12 208 B2 125 B2 187 C34 104 C5 193 eF3 120 d6 166 d3 138 e56 87 Cd1 180 F4 57 e2 191 C2 187 d5 120 C6 171 e2 104 C5, 114 g4 186 eF6 162 e2 120 B4 210 B6 191 B3, 192 F3 143 B2 171 a3 171 e2 37 B2 124 a6 172 d4 46 d1 164 d3 162 a12 155 e5 125 e34 37 a1 171 d1 104 B4 206 a3

Herrnsheim (Rhh) Herten (B) Hertingen (B) Hertmannsweiler (W) Herxheim (P) Herxheim am Berg (P) Herxheimweyher (P) Hessheim (P) Hessigheim (W) Hessloch (Rhh) Heucheiheim bei Frankenthal (P) HeuchelheimKlingen (P) Heugrumbach (F) Heuholz (W) Heuweiler (B) Hilpertsau (B) Hilsbach (B) Himmelstadt (F) Hirschberg (B) Hirschroda (SU) Hirzenach (Mrh) Hochburg (B) Hochdorfassenheim (P) Hochheim (Rhg) Hochstadt (P) Hochstätten (n) Hockweiler (M) Höpfigheim (W) Hösslinsülz (W) Hof und lembach (W) Hofen (W) Hofweier (B) Hohberg (B) Hoheim (F) Hohenbeilstein (W) Hoheneck (W) Hohenhaslach (W) Hohenknittlingen (W) Hohensachsen (B) Hohenstein (W) Hohen-Sülzen (Rhh) Holzen (B) Homburg (F) Horchheim (Rhh) Horkheim (W) Horrenberg (B) Horrheim (W) Horrweiler (Rhh) Hüffelsheim (n) Hügelheim (B) Hugsweier (B) Huttingen (B)

125 d5 175 g6 175 B3 187 a4

175 C4 207 g3 125 e45 192 Fg23 164 a5 191 e1 120 d2 104 d45 172 eF3 171 a2 175 C2

igel (M) ihringen (B) ilbesheim (P) illingen (W) ilsfeld (W) immenstaad (B) impfingen (B) impflingen (P) ingelheim (Rhh) ingersheim (W)

46 B3 170 d3 142 d3 190 F6 191 d4 181 d12 200 C23 142 d4 120 BC3 191 eF3

142 de5 137 e12 142 d56 137 d5 191 e3 125 a3 137 C45 142 de3 209 B6 193 eF4 171 g3 167 a1 164 B6 209 C4 162 C2 224 C3 76 F3 171 F3 138 B6 89 F34 142 C5 104 e5 71 F3 191 e4 192 g6 191 e5 186 C6 166 g12 166 g1 214 F2 191 d5 191 g34 191 e1 190 de4 162 C2 191 d23 125 e3

insheim (P) iphofen (F) ippesheim (n) irsch (M) irsch (M) irsch (M) istein (B)

142 d4 214 g3 104 C6 62 eF3 71 e34 62 eF3 175 d2

Jechtingen (B) Jöhlingen (B) Johannisberg (Rhg) Jugenheim (Rhh)

170 B2 164 e2 86 d5 120 d34

Kaatschen (SU) Kämpfelbach (B) Kalkofen (n) Kallstadt (P) Kaltensondheim (F) Kamp-Bornhofen (Mrh) Kandel (P) Kandern (B) Kanzem (M) Kapellen-drusweiler (P) Kappelrodeck (B) Kapsweyer (P) Karlburg (F) Karlsruhe-durlach (B) Karlstadt (F) Karpfenschänke (S) Karsbach (F) Karsdorf (SU) Karweiler (a) Kasel (M) Kasel-Staadt (M) Kattenes (M) Kaub (Mrh) Keltern (B) Kembach (B) Kempten (Rhh) Kenn (M) Kenzingen (B) Kernen (W) Kernscheid (M) Kesselfeld (W) Kesten (M) Kestert (Mrh) Kettenheim (Rhh) Kiechlingsbergen (B) Kiedrich (Rhg) Kindenheim (P) Kinderbeuern (M) Kinheim (M) Kippenhausen (B) Kippenheim (B) Kirchberg (B) Kirchberg (W) Kirchhardt (B) Kirchheim (P) Kirchheim (W) Kirchhofen (B) Kirrweiler (P) Kirschroth (n) Kitzingen (F)

224 e3 164 Fg3 104 eF5 137 F12 211 d4 76 e2

Kleinaspach (W) Kleinbottwar (W) Kleinfischlingen (P) Kleingartach (W)

142 F5 175 B45 62 BC3 142 e3 166 d4 142 F2 209 B3 164 eF1 209 C34 218 C3 209 a4 224 B23 36 a6 71 C5 62 g2 57 d3 80 C4 164 g3 200 a2 120 C2 48 e1 171 de1 187 d2 71 e3 193 d5 51 e1 76 F3 125 B1 170 B3 87 B2 137 a1 53 C1 53 e2 181 d2 171 B2 181 d1 191 F5 165 B1 137 d12 191 d3 172 C56 142 a4 104 e2 211 Cd5, 214 F1 191 e56 191 e45 142 B5 190 C6

Kleinheppach (W) Kleiningersheim (W) Kleinjena (SU) Kleinkarlbach (P) Kleinkems (B) Kleinlangheim (F) Kleinniedesheim (P) Kleinochsenfurt (F) Kleinsachsenheim (W) Klein-Winternheim (Rhh) Klingenberg (F) Klingenberg (W) Klosterhäseler (SU) Klotten (M) Klüsserath (M) Knittersheim (P) Knittlingen (W) Knöringen (P) Knobert (P) Kobern (M) Koblenz (MSR/ Mrh) Köhler (F) Kolitzheim (F) Köllig (M) Kommlingen (M) Köndringen (B) Köngernheim (Rhh) Königheim (B) Königsbach (P) Königschaffhausen (B) Königshofen (B) Können (M) Kondertal (M) Konstanz (B) Konz (M) Korb (W) Korlingen (M) Kostheim (Rhg) Kraichtal (B) Krautheim (F) Kressbronn (B) Krettnach (M) Kreuzberg (a) Kreuzweiler (M) Kriechau (SU) Kriegsheim (Rhh) Kröv (M) Krutweiler (M) Kues (M) Külsheim (B) Kürenz (M) Kürnbach (B) lachen (P) lahnstein (Mrh) lahr (B) lambsheim (P) landau in der Pfalz (P) landshausen (B) langenbeutingen (W) langenbrettach (W) langenbrücken (B) langenlonsheim (n)

187 C3 191 eF4 224 Cd4 137 d1 175 C2 214 e34 137 B5 211 e34 191 eF2 120 C5 206 e23 191 BC3 224 d2 56 F4 48 C5 142 d5 190 de4 142 C4 137 eF2 57 B3 57 a5, 76 a2 213 e3 213 C4 46 C2 62 B4 171 eF2 120 e56 200 C2 138 d3, 141 e34 170 aB3 200 d3 62 B2 57 BC4 180 d4 62 a3, 70 F6 187 C3 71 e4 89 g2 164 C4 213 d5 180 F4 62 B5 36 d1 46 e1 225 C1 125 d2 53 e3 62 F2 51 d5 200 B1 71 C2 164 d56 138 Fg4 76 B2 171 aB23 137 e4 142 Cd4 164 C4 193 d1 193 d1 164 B3 104 B6, 114 Fg6

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This index lists all villages with vineyards that are shown on the maps. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Village (Region) Map Locator Langscheid (Mrh) Langsur (M) Laubenheim (N) Laubenheim (Rhh) Laucha (SU) Lauda (B) Lauda-Königshofen (B) Laudenbach (B) Laudenbach (F) Laudenbach (W) Lauf (B) Laufen (B) Lauffen (W) Laumersheim (P) Lauschied (N) Lautenbach (B) Lay (M) Lehen (B) Lehmen (M) Lehrensteinsfeld (W) Leimen (B) Leingarten (W) Leinsweiler (P) Leiselheim (B) Leiselheim (Rhh) Leistadt (P) Leiwen (M) Lengfurt (F) Leonbronn (W) Lettweiler (N) Leutershausen (B) Lienzingen (W) Liersberg (M) Lieser (M) Lindach (F) Lindau (B) Lindelbach (B) Lindelbach (F) Lingenfeld (P) Lipburg (B) Löchgau (W) Löf (M) Lörrach (B) Lörsch (M) Lörzweiler (Rhh) Lösnich (M) Löwenstein (W) Lohrsdorf (A) Lomersheim (W) Longen (M) Longuich (M) Lonsheim (Rhh) Lorch (Rhg) Lorchhausen (Rhg) Lorenzhof (M) Loschwitz (S) Ludwigsburg (W) Ludwigshöhe (Rhh) Lützelsachsen (B) Lustadt (P)

80 C3 46 A3 104 B6, 114 F546 121 C1 224 C23 200 D3 200 D3 162 A2 209 C34 200 F5 166 C4 172 E4 191 CD3 137 CD3 104 EF2 166 E4, 169 AB1 57 B4 171 G2 57 C3 192 F5 162 F2 191 B23 142 D2 170 B23 125 D4 137 F1 48 D6 207 G3 190 D5 104 F4 162 C12 190 E5 46 A3 51 D4 213 B4 180 G56 200 B2 211 CD3 143 BC1 172 G4 191 E2 57 D3 175 E5 48 E3 120 D6 53 E1 192 G6 37 B3 190 F5 48 E3 48 E2 120 F34 85 E4 85 E3 71 C4 218 F1 191 G34 121 EF1 162 BC2 142 C6

Mahlberg (B) Maienfels (W) Maikammer (P) Mainbernheim (F) Mainstockheim (F) Mainz (Rhh) Malsch (B) Malschberg (B) Malterdingen (B) Mandel (N) Mannweiler-Cölln (N) Manubach (Mrh) Marbach (B) Marbach am Neckar (W) March (B) Margetshöchheim (F) Marienthal (A) Maring-Noviand (M) Markdorf (B) Markelsheim (W) Markgröningen (W) Marktbreit (F) Markt Eimersheim (F) Markt Eisenheim (F) Marktheidenfeld (F) Martinstein (N) Martinsthal (Rhg) Massenbach (W) Massenbachhausen (W) Massenheim (Rhg) Mattheis (M) Mauchen (B) Mauchenheim (Rhh) Mauna (S) Mayschoss (A) Mechtersheim (P) Meckenheim (P) Meddersheim (N) Medenscheid (Mrh) Meersburg (B) Mehrigen (M) Meimsheim (W) Meisenheim (N) Meissen (S) Mengen (B) Menzingen (B) Merbitz (S) Merdingen (B) Merschwitz (S) Mertesdorf (M) Mertesheim (P) Merxheim (N) Merzhausen (B) Mesenich (M) Mesenich (M) Mettenheim (Rhh) Metternich (M) Mettingen (W) Metzdorf (M) Michelbach (W) Michelbach (W)

171 C12 193 F23 142 A4 214 G2 211 B5 120 B5 164 A4 164 A4 171 E2 104 C4 104 F5 80 F4 200 D3 191 F4 170 D56 209 E45 36 C4 51 D23 181 C2 200 F45 191 G2 211 EF5 214 G34 213 D3 207 F2 104 D1 87 B3 191 B2 191 A12 89 E45 71 E1 175 A3 124 B5 218 D2 36 C3 143 B2 138 C5 104 E2 80 E4 180 CD56 48 F4 191 D2 104 F3 218 D3 172 B5 164 C5 218 F5 170 E34 218 B2 71 C5 136 C6 104 D2 173 A1 46 A3 54 BC45 121 G1 57 A5 187 F1 46 A3 190 CD6 193 E4

Michelfeld (B) Mietersheim (B) Miltenberg (F) Minfeld (P) Mingolsheim (B) Minheim (M) Mittelhaslach (W) Mittelheim (Rhg) Mölsheim (Rhh) Mommenheim (Rhh) Monsheim (Rhh) Monzernheim (Rhh) Monzingen (N) Mörlheim (P) Morscheid (M) Mörstadt (Rhh) Mörzheim (P) Moselkern (M) Moselsürsch (M) Moselweiss (M) Müden (M) Mühlacker (W) Mühlbach (B) Mühlbach (F) Mühlhausen (W) Mülheim (M) Müllheim (B) Müncheroda (SU) Mündesheim (F) Münster (W) Münsterappel (N) MünsterSarmsheim (N) Mundelsheim (W) Mundingen (B) Munzingen (B) Murr (W) Mussbach (P)

Nack (Rhh) Nackenheim (Rhh) Nassau (Mrh) Naumburg (SU) Nebra (SU) Neckarsulm (W) Neckarweihingen (W) Neef (M) Nehren (M) Neibsheim (B) Neipperg (W) Nenning (M) Nesselried (B) Neu-Bamberg (Rhh) Neuenbürg (B) Neuenburg am Rhein (B) Neuengönna (SU) Neuenstadt (W) Neuenstein (W) Neuershausen (B) Neuhausen (Rhh)

164 B5 171 B2 206 G4 142 F4 164 B34 49 B2, 51 G1 191 E1 86 D6 125 D12 120 D6

Neuleiningen (P) Neumagen-Dhron (M) Neurath (Mrh) Neusatz (B) Neusetz (F) Neustadt (W) Neustadt an der Weinstrasse (P) Neuweier (B)

125 DE23 125 B3 104 D2 142 D4 71 E5 125 D3 142 D3 57 F1 57 D2 57 A5 57 F1 190 F5 164 D6, 165 B5 209 C3 190 F5 51 D3 172 F3 224 C34 209 C5 186 CD5 104 EF6 104 AB6, 114 E56 191 E4 171 E2 170 FG4 191 F4 138 E3, 141 F4

Niederburg (Mrh) Niedereggenen (B) Niederemmel (M) Niederfell (M) Nieder-Flörsheim (Rhh) Niederhausen (N)

120 G23 121 Dl, 123 A56 76 B6 224 D4 224 AB1 192 D34 191 G4 54 C3 54 C4 164 D4 191 C2 46 E1 166 E3, 168 B3 120 F12 164 C4 172 F2 224 G2 192 C5 193 D4 170 C5 125 D5

Niederhausen (N) Nieder-Hilbersheim (Rhh) Niederhofen (W) Niederhorbach(P) Niederkirchen (P)

136 D6 49 BC1 80 E4 166 C45 213 E3 187 C2 138 EF2, 141 G3 166 AB5, 167 C5 80 A2 175 A4 49 AB12 57 C3 125 D23 104 D45, 107 B3 104 E6 120 D3

191 C1 142 E3 138 C4, 141 C6 Niederleuken (M) 62 E2 Niedermennig (M) 62 AB4 Niedermoschel (N) 104 F5 Nieder-Olm (Rhh) 120 D5 Niederotterbach (P) 142 F3 Niederrimsingen 170 F3 (B) Niederschopfheim 166 G12 (B) Niederstetten (W) 200 G56 Niederwalluf (Rhg) 87 BC5 Niederweiler (B) 172 F4 Nieder-Wiesen 120 G2 (Rhh) Nierstein (Rhh) 121 DE1, 123 CD5 Nimburg (B) 170 B5 Nissmitz (SU) 224 C4 Nittel (M) 46 C2 Nochern (Mrh) 76 F4 Nonnenhorn (B) 180 F34 Nordheim (F) 213 DE3 Nordheim (W) 191 C3 Nordweil (B) 171 D2 Norheim (N) 104 D5, 107 B34 Nussbach (B) 166 E3, 168 A4 Nussbaum (N) 104 D2 Nussdorf (P) 142 C4 Nussloch (B) 162 FG2 Oberachern (B) Oberacker (B) Oberau (S) Oberbalbach (B) Oberbergen (B) Oberbillig (M) Oberbreit (F) Oberdiebach (Mrh) Obereggenen (B) Obereisenheim (F) Oberemmel (M)

166 C34 164 D4 218 C4 200 E4 170 C3 46 B3 211 F5 80 E4 175 A4 213 C3 62 C4

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Obererdingen (W) Obereschenbach (F) Oberfell (M) Ober-Flörsheim (Rhh) Obergrommbach (B) Oberhausen (n) Oberhausen (n) Oberheimbach (Mrh) Ober-Hilbersheim (Rhh) Oberkirch (B) Oberlahnstein (Mrh) Oberlauda (B) Oberleinach (F) Obermoschel (n) Oberndorf (Mrh) Oberndorf (n) Oberohrn (W) Ober-Olm (Rhh) Oberotterbach (P) Oberöwisheim (B) Oberperl (M) Oberrimsingen (B) Oberrotweil (B) Obersasbach (B) Oberschopfheim (B) Oberschüpf (B) Obersöllbach (W) Oberstenfeld (W) Oberstetten (W) Oberstreit (n) Obersulm (W) Obersülzen (P) Obertsrot (B) Obertürkheim (W) Oberuldingen (B) Obervolkach (F) Oberwalluf (Rhg) Oberwartha (S) Oberweier (B) Oberwesel (Mrh) Obrigheim (P) Ochsenbach (W) Ochsenburg (W) Ochsenfurt (F) Ockenheim (Rhh) Ockfen (M) Odenheim (B) Odernheim (n) Ödsbach (B) Oedheim (W) Oestrich-Winkel (Rhg) Offenau (W) Offenbach an der Queich (P) Offenburg (B) Offenheim (Rhh) Offstein (Rhh) Ohlsbach (B) Öhringen (W) Ölbronn-drürrn (W) Olewig (M)

190 d4 208 C1 57 d3 125 C1

Önsbach (B) Onsdorf (M) Opfingen (B) Oppenheim (Rhh) Ortenberg (B)

164 d23 104 e4, 107 C2 104 F6 80 F45 120 d3 166 e34, 168 a6 76 B2 200 d3 209 e4 104 F4 77 B1 104 F5 193 e3 120 C5 142 F2 164 C4 46 F1 170 F3 170 C2 166 C4 171 a3 200 e23 193 de4 191 de5 200 g6 104 d3 192 Fg6 137 C2 166 a6 187 e1 180 B5 213 d5 87 B4 218 e45 171 a3 80 B2 137 B2 191 de1 190 C5 211 F34 120 C2 62 e3 164 BC4 104 e3 166 e4, 168 C6 192 C4 86 d56 192 C2 142 Cd5 166 F2, 168 d12 124 B5 125 eF3 166 Fg23 193 d23 190 eF4 71 d2

Osann-Monzel (M) Osterspay (Mrh) Osthofen (Rhh) Östringen (B) Ötisheim (W) Ötlingen (B) Ottersheim (P) Ottersweier (B) Palzem (M) Partenheim (Rhh) Patersberg (Mrh) Pellingen (M) Perl (M) Perscheid (Mrh) Pesterwitz (S) Pfaffenhofen (W) Pfaffen-Schwabenheim (Rhh) Pfaffenweiler (B) Pfeddersheim (Rhh) Pfedelbach (W) Pfinztal (B) Pforzheim (B) Piesport (M) Pillnitz (S) Planig (n) Platten (M) PleisweilerOberhofen (P) Pleitersheim (Rhh) Plieningen (W) Plochingen (W) Pölich (M) Poltersdorf (M) Pommern (M) Poppenweiler (W) Possenheim (F) Proschwitz (S) Pünderich (M) Pützfeld (a)

166 Cd3 46 C3 170 F4 121 e1, 123 d6 166 F2, 168 e2 51 d1 76 d2 125 BC45 164 B4 190 eF4 175 e4 142 d5 166 B4 46 d1 120 d4 76 g4 62 B6 46 F1 80 C2 218 F5 190 d6 120 e2 172 B6 125 e4 193 e23 164 d4 164 g34 49 a1 218 g2 104 C6 51 BC1 142 e2 120 e2 186 F6 187 F4 48 F5 54 B5 56 F5 191 g4 214 g4 218 C3 53 B4 36 e2

Queichhambach (P) 142 C2 Queichheim (P) 142 d4 Rachtig-Zeltingen (M) Radebeul (S) Rammersweier (B) Ramsthal (F) Randersacker (F) Ranschbach (P) Rappach (W) Rauenberg (B) Rauenthal (Rhg) Raumbach (n) Rech (a) Rehborn (n) Rehlingen (M) Reichenau (B) Reichenbach (B) Reichholzheim (B) Reil (M)

Reimerzhoven (a) Reinsdorf (SU) Remlingen (F) Remshalden (W) Renchen (B) Repperndorf (F) Retzbach (F) Retzstadt (F) Reuchelheim (F) Rheindiebach (Mrh) Rheinweiler (B) Rhens (Mrh) Rhodt (P) Riedlingen (B) Riegel (B) Rielingshausen (W) Riet (W) Rietenau (W) Rimbach (F) Rimpar (F) Ringelbach (B) Ringen (a) Ringsheim (B) Riol (M) Rivenich (M) Riveris (M) Rödelsee (F) Rödersheim-gronau (P) Römerberg (P) Röttingen (F) Rohracker (W) Rohrbach (B) Rohrbach (P) Rohrbach am giesshübel (B) Rommelshausen (W) Rommersheim (Rhh) Roschbach (P) Rossbach (SU) Rosswag (W) Rotenberg (B) Rotenberg (W) Rothenburg ob der Tauber (F) Rottendorf (F) Roxheim (n) Rück (F) Rüdesheim (n) Rüdesheim (Rhg) Rülmmelsheim (n)

51 B3 218 e5 166 F2, 168 C2 208 aB5 211 C2 142 Cd23 193 e1 164 a4 87 aB3 104 F3 36 d34 104 F3 46 C2 180 C12 166 g3 200 a1 53 C4

Rümmingen (B) Ruppertsberg (P) Ruwer (M) Saaleck (F) Saarburg (M) Sachsenflur (B) Sachsenheim (W) St. aldegund (M) St. georgen (B) St. goar (Mrh) St. goarshausen (Mrh) St. Johann (P) St. Johann (Rhh) St. Katharinen (n) Sasbach (B)

36 d2 224 a2 207 Fg4 187 Cd45 166 d3 211 C45 209 d4 209 d5 209 C3 80 e5 175 B2 76 C2 142 B34 175 B4 170 a5 191 F5 191 g1 191 e6 213 d56 209 e6 166 d4 36 a5 171 C1 48 F3 48 aB5 71 e5 214 F23 138 B56 143 B2 200 e6 186 g6 162 eF2 142 e4 164 C6 187 d2 120 e4 142 BC4 224 d4 190 F6 164 a4 187 d1 201 g23 211 B3 104 C5 206 C3 104 C5 86 e3 104 B5, 114 e4 175 d4 138 C4, 141 d5 71 B3 208 B1 62 eF2 200 e3 191 F2 54 C2 173 a1 76 g4 76 g4 142 C3 120 e3 104 C4 170 a2

Sasbachwalden (B) Saulheim (Rhh) Sausenheim (P) Schäftersheim (W) Schallbach (B) Schallstadt (B) Scharzhofberg (M) Schelingen (B) Scherzingen (B) Schierstein (Rhg) Schimsheim (Rhh) Schkortleben (SU) Schlatt (B) Schleberoda (SU) Schliengen (B) Schlossböckelheim (n) Schluchtern (W) Schmidhofen (B) Schmieheim (B) Schnait (W) Schnepfenbach (F) Schoden (M) Schönberg (HB) Schönburg (SU) Schöneberg (n) Schorndorf (W) Schornsheim (Rhh) Schozach (W) Schriesheim (B) Schützingen (W) Schulpforte (SU) Schwabenheim (Rhh) Schwabsburg (Rhh) Schwaigern (W) Schwanfeld (F) Schwegenheim (P) Schweich (M) SchweigenRechtenbach (P) Schweighofen (P) Schweppenhausen (n) Seefelden (B) Seeheim (HB) Segnitz (F) Sehl (M) Sehndorf (M) Senhals (M) Senheim (M) Serrig (M) Sexau (B) Sickershausen (F) Siebeldingen (P) Siebeneich (W) Siefersheim (Rhh) Sinsheim (B) Sinzheim (B) Sörgenloch (Rhh) Sörnewitz (S) Sommerhausen (F) Sommerloch (n) Spabrücken (n) Spay (Mrh) Speyerdorf (P) Spielberg (SU) Spielberg (W) Spiesheim (Rhh) Sponheim (n)

166 C4 120 e4 137 Cd1 200 e5 175 d4 172 aB6 62 C4 170 B3 172 B5 87 B6 120 F3 225 BC1 172 C4 224 B4 175 a3 104 d4, 107 B12 191 B2 172 d45 171 C2 187 d4 213 e3 62 d3 155 d5 224 d5 104 B4 187 d6 120 e5 191 d4 162 d2 190 e5 224 d34 120 C4 120 e6, 123 d45 191 B12 213 BC2 142 B6 48 d2 142 F2 142 Fg2 104 B5, 114 eF2 172 e3 155 a5 211 e4 56 g34 46 F1 54 C5 54 C5 62 g23 171 F3 214 F12 142 C3 193 d1 120 F2 164 a6 166 a5, 167 a45 120 d5 218 d4 211 d3 104 C4 104 B34 76 Cd3 138 F4 224 a2 191 e1 120 F4 104 C4

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W I N E AT L A S O F G E R M A N Y

This index lists all villages with vineyards that are shown on the maps. The spelling of place names corresponds to contemporary usage. Wine region names are abbreviated as follows: A = Ahr, B = Baden, F = Franconia, HB = Hessische Bergstrasse, Mrh = Mittelrhein, M = Mosel (including Saar and Ruwer), N = Nahe, P = Pfalz, Rhg = Rheingau, Rhh = Rheinhessen, S = Saxony, SU = Saale-Unstrut, W = Württemberg

Village (Region) Map Locator Sponsheim (Rhh) Spredlingen (Rhh) Stadecken-Elsheim (Rhh) Stadelhofen (B) Stammheim (F) Starkenburg (M) Staudernheim (N) Staufen (B) Staufenberg (B) Steeg (Mrh) Steinbach (B) Stein-Bockenheim (Rhh) Steinenstadt (B) Steinfeld (P) Steinhardt (N) Steinheim (W) Steinsfurt (B) Steinweiler (P) Sternenfels (W) Stetten (B) Stetten (F) Stetten (W) Stetten (W) Stettfeld (B) Stockheim (W) Strümpfelbach (W) Stuttgart (W) Sulz (B) Sulzbach (B) Sülzbach (W) Sulzburg (B) Sulzfeld (B) Sulzfeld (F) Sulzheim (Rhh) Sulzthal (F) Tairnbach (B) Talheim (W) Tannenkirch (B) Tauberbischofsheim (B) Tauberrettersheim (F) Tauberzell (F) Tawern (M) Temmels (M) Teningen (B) Tettingen (M) Theilheim (F) Theilheim (F) Thörnich (M) Thüngersheim (F) Tiefenbach (B) Tiefenthal (F) Tiefenthal (Rhh) Tiengen (B) Tiergarten (B) Traben-Trarbach (M) Traisen (N)

120 CD1 120 E2 120 D4 166 D3 213 C4 53 F4 104 E3 172 D56 166 A6 80 D3 166 A45, 167 C4 120 F2

Trechtingshausen (Mrh) Treis-Karden (M) Triefenstein (F) Trier (M) Trimberg (F) Trittenheim (M) Tunsel (B) Tutschfelden (B)

80 G6 56 F6 207 F2 71 CD2 208 AB3 49 E1 172 C4 171 D2

Ubstadt (B) Udenheim (Rhh) Überlingen (B) Uelversheim (Rhh) Uettingen (F) Uffhofen (Rhh) Uhlbach (W) UhldingenMühldorf (B) Uissigheim (B) Ulm (B) Umweg (B) Undenheim (Rhh) Ungstein (P) Unkenbach (N) Unterbalbach (B) Unterdürrbach (F)

164 C3 120 E5 180 A3 120 F6 207 G5 120 F3 187 E1 180 B5

200 EF6

Vaihingen (W) Varnhalt (B)

201 F2 46 B3 46 B2 171 F2 46 E1 211 C3 213 B3 48 D5 209 D45 164 BC5 207 FG3 120 G1 170 F4 166 D3 53 F23

Veitshöchheim (F) Veldenz (M) Vendersheim (Rhh) Venningen (P) Verrenberg (W) Vitzenburg (SU) Vlawig (M) Vögisheim (B) Vogelsburg (F) Vogtsburg (B) Volkach (F) Vollmersweiler (P) Volxheim (Rhh) Vorbachzimmern (W)

190 F6 166 A5, 167 B5 209 E5 51 F4 120 E3 142 B45 193 DE2 224 A1 56 G4 172 G3 213 D34 170 D3 213 D4 142 F3 120 EF2 200 G56

104 D5, 107 A4

Wachenheim (P)

175 A2 142 F3 104 D3 191 EF45 164 A6 142 E4 190 D5 180 D6 209 C4 187 D2 191 B1 164 B3 191 C1 187 E3 186 D4 171 B2 162 A2 192 F5 172 E5 164 D56, 165 AB3 211 D5 120 E4 208 B45 164 A45 191 C3 175 B3 200 C23

200 B2 166 D3 167 BC45 120 E5 137 G12 104 F4 200 E4 209 F5, 211 A1 Untereisenheim (F) 213 D3 Untereisesheim (W) 192 D3 Untereschenbach 208 B1 (F) Untergrombach (B) 164 D2 Untergruppenbach 191 C5 (W) Unterheimbach (W) 193 F2 Unterheinriet (W) 191 C5 Unterleinach (F) 209 DE4 Unteröwisheim (B) 164 C34 Unterschüpf (B) 200 E3 Untersteinbach (W) 193 F4 Unterthal (F) 208 A12 Untertürkheim (W) 186 DE6 Urbar (Mrh) 76 G4, 80 A23 Ürzig (M) 51 A3, 52 E6

138 AB3, 141 AB5

Wachenheim (Rhh) Wachwitz (S) Wackernheim (Rhh) Wagenstadt (B) Wahlheim (Rhh) Waiblingen (W) Waldalgesheim (N) Waldangelloch (B) Waldbach (W) Waldböckelheim (N) Waldhilbersheim (N) Waldkirch (B) Waldlaubersheim (N) Waldrach (M) Waldulm (B) Walheim (W) Wallburg (B) Wallertheim (Rhh) Wallhausen (N) Walluf (Rhg) Walporzheim (A) Walsheim (P) Waltershofen (B) Walzbachtal (B) Wasenweiler (B) Wasserburg (B) Wasserliesch (M) Wawern (M) Wehlen (M) Wehr (M) Weichau (SU) Weikersheim (W) Weil am Rhein (B) Weiler (B) Weiler (N) Weiler (N) Weiler (W) Weinähr (Mrh) Weinböhla (S) Weingarten (B) Weingarten (P) Weinheim (B) Weinheim (Rhh) Weinolsheim (Rhh) Weinsberg (W) Weinsheim (N) Weinsheim (Rhh) Weischütz (SU) Weisenbach (B) Weisenheim am Berg (P) Weisenheim am Sand (P) Welgesheim (Rhh) Wellen (M) Wellmich (Mrh) Welmlingen (B) Wendelsheim (Rhh) Werbach (B) Werlau (Mrh) Wermutshausen (W) Wertheim (B) Westheim (P) Westheim (F)

125 D12 218 F2 120 BC4 171 D1 124 B6 187 C2 104 A5 164 B5 193 E1 104 D3, 106 B6 104 B5,114 G3 171 G4 104 B5, 114 E3 71 D5 166 D4 191 E3 171 C2 120 E3 104 C4 87 B5 36 C5 142 C4 170 E4 164 E23 170 D34 180 G4 46 B3 62 C2 51 C4 46 D1 224 E23 200 F5 175 F34 164 B6 104 D2 104 A5 190 D6 76 B6 218 D4 164 DE2 142 B6 162 B2 124 A56 120 F6 192 F4 104 D4 125 E5 224 C3 167 A1 136 E6 137 E34 120 D2 46 BC2 76 F4 175 C23 120 G2 200 B2 76 G3 200 G6 200 A1 142 C6 208 B23

Westhofen (Rhh) Wettelbrunn (B) Weyher (P) Whylen (B) Wicker (Rhg) Wiesenbronn (F) Wiesenfeld (F) Wiesloch (B) Wies-Oppenheim (Rhh) Wildtal (B) Wilsbach (W) Wiltingen (M) Wimmental (W) Wincheringen (M) Winden (P) Windesheim (N) Windischenbach (W) Winkel (Rhg) Winkewitz (S) Winnenden (W) Winningen (M) Winterbach (W) Winterborn (N) Winterhausen (F) Wintersheim (Rhh) Wintrich (M) Winzenheim (N) Winzerhausen (W) Wipfeld (F) Wirmsthal (F) Wittlingen (B) Wittnau (B) Wochern (M) Wöllstein (Rhh) Wörrstadt (Rhh) Wöschbach (B) Wolf (M) Wolfenweiler (B) Wolfsheim (Rhh) Wollbach (B) Wollmesheim (P) Wonsheim (Rhh) Worms (Rhh) Würzburg (F) Wüstenrot (W) Zaberfeld (W) Zadel (S) Zaisenhausen (B) Zeiskam (P) Zell (M) Zell (HB) Zellingen (F) Zell-Weierbach (B) Zeltingen (M) Zeuchfeld (SU) Zeutern (B) Zscheiplitz (SU) Zuffenhausen (W) Zunzingen (B) Zwingenberg (HB)

125 BC3 172 D45 142 B3 175 G5 89 EF5 214 EF4 209 B23 162 G2 125 E4 171 G3 192 F6 62 C3 192 E56 46 D2 142 E4 104 B5, 114 F3 193 E2 86 D56 218 C3 187 B3 57 B4 187 D5 104 E5 211 D23 120 F6 51 F1 104 C56 191 DE4 213 C3 208 A5 175 D4 173 B1 46 F1 120 F2 120 E4 164 E2 53 E3 172 B6 120 D3 175 D4 142 D3 120 F2 125 E5 211 B1 193 G2 190 D6 218 C2 164 D5 142 C56 53 C6, 54 F4 155 D5 209 D4 166 F2, 168 D23 51 B3 224 BC45 164 BC4 224 C3 186 C5 172 F4 155 C45

Major Producers Name

Street Address/ Village / Telephone / Website / Pages

Fritz Haag

Reinhold Haart

Ahr

Heymann-Löwenstein

J. J. Adeneuer

Max-Planck-Str. 8 / 53474 Bad NeuenahrAhrweiler / 0 26 41– 3 44 73 / www.adeneuer.de/ 38, 39, 41 Brogsitter Max-Planck-Str. 1 / 53501 Grafschaft / 0 22 25–91 81 11 / www.brogsitter.de/ 39 Burggarten– Schäfer Landskroner Str. 61 / 53474 Bad NeuenahrAhrweiler / 0 26 41–2 12 80 / www. weingut-burggarten.de/ 39 Dagernova–Weinmanufaktur Heerstr. 91–93 / 53474 Bad NeuenahrDernau Ahrweiler / 0 26 41–947 20 / www. dagernova.de/ 39 Deutzerhof– Cossmann-Hehle Deutzerwiese 2 / 53508 Mayschoss / 0 26 43–72 64 / www.deutzerhof.de/ 38, 39, 40, 41 Klosterhof Rotweinstr. 7 / 53507 Marienthal / 0 26 41– 3 62 80 H. J. Kreuzberg Schmittmannstr. 30 / 53507 Dernau / 0 26 43–16 91 / www.weingut-kreuzberg.de/ 38, 39, 40, 41 Peter Kriechel Walporzheimer Str. 83 / 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler/ 0 26 41– 3 61 93 / www.weingut-kriechel.de Peter Lingen Teichstr. 3 / 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / 0 26 41–2 95 45 / www.weingut-lingen. de/ 39 Maibachfarm Im Maibachtal 100 / 53474 Bad NeuenahrAhrweiler / 0 26 41– 3 66 79 / www. weingut-maibachfarm.de/ 39, 41 Kloster Marienthal Klosterstr. 3– 5 / 53507 Marienthal / 0 26 41–9 80 60 / www.weingut-klostermarienthal.de WG Mayschoss-Altenahr Ahrrotweinstr. 42 / 53508 Mayschoss / 0 26 43–9 36 00 / www.winzergenossenschaftmayschoss.de / 38, 39, 40 Meyer-Näkel Friedensstr. 15 / 53507 Dernau / 0 26 43– 16 28 / www.meyer-naekel.de/ 38, 39, 40 Toni Nelles Göppinger Str. 13a / 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler / 0 26 41–2 43 49 / www.weingut-nelles.de/ 39, 41 Erwin Riske Wingertstr. 26–28 / 53507 Dernau / 0 26 43– 84 06 / www.weingut-riske.de/ 38 Reinhold Riske Wingertstr. 32 / 53507 Dernau / 0 26 43– 70 20 / 38 Sonnenberg Heerstr. 98 / 53474 Bad NeuenahrAhrweiler / 0 26 41– 67 13 / www.weingut-sonnenberg.de/ 39, 41 Sermann-Kreuzberg Seilbahnstr. 22 / 53505 Altenahr / 0 26 43– 71 05 / www.sermann.de/ 38 Jean Stodden Rotweinstr. 7–9 / 53506 Rech / 0 26 43– 30 01 / www.stodden.de/ 38, 39, 40, 41

Clemens Busch Ansgar Clüsserath Stiftung Friedrich-WilhelmGymnasium Grans-Fassian

Reinhard und Beate Knebel

Schloss Lieser Dr. Loosen Markus Molitor

Joh. Jos. Prüm S. A. Prüm Max Ferd. Richter

Sankt Urbans-Hof Selbach-Oster

Studert-Prüm

Witwe Dr. H. Thanisch– Erben Thanisch Vereinigte Hospitien

Weingüter Geheimrat “J” Wegeler– Gutshaus Bernkastel Dr. F. Weins-Prüm

Gervasiusstr. 1 / 54290 Trier / 06 51–14 57 60 / www.bwgtrier.de/ 65 Kirchstr. 37 / 56862 Pünderich / 0 65 42–2 21 80 / www.clemens-busch.de/ 58 Spielestr. 4 / 54349 Trittenheim / 0 65 07– 22 90 / www.ansgar-cluesserath.de/ 58 Weberbach 75 / 54290 Trier / 06 51–97 83 00 / www.fwgtrier.de Römerstr. 28 / 54340 Leiwen / 0 65 07– 31 70 / www.grans-fassian.de/ 56, 58

Uferallee 20 / 54470 Bernkastel-Kues / 0 65 31–22 70 / 52

Saar Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier Dr. Fischer Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Herrenberg von Hövel

Mosel Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Bernhard Kirsten

Dusemonder Str. 44 / 54472 Brauneberg / 0 65 34– 4 10 / www.weingut-fritz-haag. de/ 52 Ausoniusufer 18 / 54498 Piesport / 0 65 07–20 15 / www.haart.de/ 56, 57, 58 Bahnhofstr. 10 / 56333 Winningen / 0 26 06–19 19 / www.heymann -loewenstein.com/ 55, 56, 58 see Ruwer / 52, 55, 65, 72, 73 Krainstr. 5 / 54340 Klüsserath / 0 65 07– 99 115 / www.weingut-kirsten.de August-Horch-Str. 24 / 56333 Winningen / 0 26 06–26 31 / www.weingut-knebel. de/ 55 am Markt 1 / 54470 Lieser / 0 65 31– 64 31 / www.weingut-schloss-lieser.de/ 52, 56 St. Johannishof / 54470 Bernkastel-Kues / 0 65 31– 34 26 / www.drloosen.de/ 52, 55 Haus Klosterberg / 54470 Bernkastel-Kues / 0 65 32– 39 39 / www.markusmolitor. com/ 52, 55, 58 Uferallee 19 / 54470 Bernkastel-Kues / 0 65 31– 30 91 / 52, 55, 58 Uferallee 25 / 54470 Bernkastel-Kues / 0 65 31–31 10 / www.sapruem.com/ 52, 55 Hauptstr. 37/85 / 54486 Mülheim (Mosel) / 0 65 34–93 30 03 / www.maxferdrichter. com/ 52 Urbanusstr. 16 / 54340 Leiwen / 0 65 07–9 37 70 / www.urbans-hof.de/ 56, 66 Uferallee 23 / 54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig / 0 65 32–20 81 / www.selbach-oster.de/ 55, 58 Hauptstr. 150 / 54470 Bernkastel-Kues / 0 65 31–24 87 / www.studert-pruem.com/ 52, 55 Saarallee 31 / 54470 Bernkastel-Kues / 0 65 31–22 82 / www.thanisch.com/ 52, 55 Krahnenufer 19 / 54290 Trier / 06 51–9 45 12 10 / www.weingut.vereinigtehospitien. de/ 57 Martertal 2 / 54470 Bernkastel-Kues / 0 65 31–24 93 / www.wegeler.com/ 52, 55

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Peter Lauer–Weinhaus Ayler Kupp Egon Müller zu Scharzhof Von Othegraven Schloss Saarstein Van Volxem

see Mosel / 65 Hauptstr. 76 / 54441 Ockfen / 0 65 81–21 50 / www.weingut-dr-fischer.de/ 66 Heckingstr. 20 / 54439 Saarburg / 0 65 81– 24 56 / www.zilliken-vdp.de/ 66 Hauptstr. 80– 82 / 54441 Schoden / 0 65 81–12 58 / www.lochriesling.de Agritiusstr. 5 / 54329 Konz / 0 65 01–1 53 84 / www.weingut-vonhoevel.de/ 65, 66 see Ruwer / 52, 55, 65, 72, 73 Trierer Str. 49 / 54441 Ayl / 0 65 81– 30 31 / www.saar-riesling.de Scharzhof / 54459 Wiltingen / 0 65 01–1 72 32 / www.scharzhof.de/ 65, 67 Weinstr. 1 / 54441 Kanzem / 0 65 01–15 00 42 / www.von-othegraven.de/ 65, 66 Schloss Saarstein / 54455 Serrig / 0 65 81– 23 24 / www.saarstein.de/ 67 Dehenstr. 2 / 54459 Wiltingen / 0 65 01–1 65 10 / www.vanvolxem.de/ 65

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Name Dr. Wagner Sankt Urbans-Hof

Street Address/ Village / Telephone / Website / Pages

Alexander Freimuth

Bahnhofstr. 3 / 54439 Saarburg / 0 65 81– 24 57 / www.weingutdrwagner.de/ 66 see Mosel / 56, 66

Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach

Prinz von Hessen

Ruwer Erben von Beulwitz

Karlsmühle

Karthäuserhof Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

C. von Schubert’sche Schlosskellerei– Maximin Grünhaus

Eitelsbacher Weg 4 / 54318 Mertesdorf / 06 51–9 56 10 / www.von-beulwitz.de/ 72, 73 Im Mühlengrund 1 / 54318 Mertesdorf / 06 51– 51 24 / www.weingut-karlsmuehle .de/ 72, 73 Karthäuserhof / 54292 Trier / 06 51– 51 21 / www.karthaeuserhof.com/ 72 Schloss Marienlay / 54317 Morscheid / 0 65 00–9 16 90 / www.kesselstatt.com/ 52, 55, 65, 72, 73 Hauptstr. 1 / 54318 Mertesdorf / 06 51–99 47 50 / www.vonschubert.de/ 72, 73

Mittelrhein Friedrich Bastian Didinger Toni Jost– Hahnenhof Dr. Randolf Kauer Lanius-Knab Helmut Mades Matthias Müller August und Thomas Perll Ratzenberger

Florian Weingart

Friedrich Altenkirch Staatsweingüter Domaine Assmannshausen Wein- und Sektgut Barth

J. B. Becker Georg Breuer

August Eser

Joachim Flick

Toni Jost– Hahnenhof Weinbaudomaine Schloss Johannisberg Jakob Jung

Graf von Kanitz August Kesseler

Baron zu Knyphausen Oberstr. 63 / 55422 Bacharach / 0 67 43– 12 08 / 79, 81 Rheinuferstr. 13 / 56340 Osterspai / 0 26 27– 5 12 / www.weingut-didinger.de/ 79 Oberstr. 14 / 55422 Bacharach / 0 67 43– 12 16 / www.tonijost.de/ 79, 98 Mainzer Str. 21 / 55422 Bacharach / 0 67 43–22 72 / www.weingut-dr-kauer.de/ 81 Mainzer Str. 38 / 55430 Oberwesel / 0 67 44– 81 04 / www.lanius-knab.de/ 81 Borbachstr. 35– 36 / 55422 Bacharach / 0 67 43–14 49 / 81 Mainzer Str. 45 / 56322 Spay / 0 26 28– 87 41 / 79 Oberstr. 77– 81 / 56154 Boppard / 0 67 42– 39 06 / www.perll.de/ 79 Blücherstr. 167 / 55422 Bacharach / 0 67 43–13 37 / www.weingut-ratzenberger. de/ 79, 81 Mainzer Str. 32 / 56322 Spay / 0 26 28– 87 35 / www.weingart-wein.de/ 79

Robert König

Krone Peter Jakob Kühn Franz Künstler

Hans Lang

Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern Josef Leitz

Fürst Löwenstein

Heinz Nikolai

Rheingau Fritz Allendorf

Johannishof– Johannes Eser

Fred Prinz Kirchstr. 69 / 65375 Oestrich-Winkel / 0 67 23–9 18 50 / www.allendorf.de/ 90, 93 Binger Weg 2 / 65391 Lorch / 0 67 26– 83 00 12 / www.weingut-altenkirch.de/ 97 Höllenbergstr. 10 / 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein / 0 67 22–22 73 / www.weingutkloster-eberbach.de/ 90 Bergweg 20 / 65347 Eltville am Rhein / 0 67 23–25 14 / www.weingut-barth.de/ 96 Rheinstr. 6 / 65396 Walluf / 0 61 23–7 25 23 / 98 Grabenstr. 8 / 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein / 0 67 22–10 27 / www.georg-breuer.com/ 92, 93 Friedensplatz 19 / 65375 Oestrich-Winkel / 0 67 23– 50 32 / www.eser-wein.de/ 93, 94, 98 Strassenmühle / 65439 Flörsheim am Main / 0 61 45–76 86 / www.flick-wein.de/ 90, 99

Querbach Schloss Reinhartshausen

Balthasar Ress

Schloss Schönborn

Josef Spreitzer

Schloss Vollrads

Geheimrat ”J” Wegeler– Gutshaus Oestrich Robert Weil

Am Rosengärtchen 25 / 65366 Geisenheim / 0 67 22–98 0 70 / www.weingutalexander-freimuth.de/ 95 Schwalbacher Str. 56– 62 / 65343 Eltville am Rhein / 0 61 23–9 23 00 / www.weingut-kloster-eberbach.de/ 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96 Grund 1 / 65366 Geisenheim / 0 67 22– 40 91 80 / www.prinz-von-hessen.de/ 93, 95, 96, 99 Grund 63 / 65366 Geisenheim / 0 67 22– 82 16 / www.weingut-johannishof.de/ 91, 92, 93 see Mittelrhein / 79, 98 Schloss Johannisberg / 65366 Geisenheim / 0 67 22–7 00 90 / www.schlossjohannisberg.de/ 91 Eberbacher Str. 22 / 65346 Eltville am Rhein / 0 61 23–90 06 20 / www.weingut-jakob-jung.de/ 94, 95 Rheinstr. 49 / 65391 Lorch / 0 67 26– 3 46 / www.weingut-graf-von-kanitz.de/ 96, 97 Lorcher Str. 16 / 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein / 0 67 22–25 13 / www.augustkesseler.de/ 90, 92, 93, 97 Draiser Hof, Erbacher Str. 28 / 65346 Eltville am Rhein / 0 61 23– 6 21 77 / www.knyphausen.de/ 94, 96 Landhaus Kenner / 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein / 0 67 22–10 64 / www.weingutrobert-koenig.de/ 90, 93 Niederwaldstr. 2 / 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein / 0 67 22–25 25 / 90, 93 Mühlstr. 70 / 65375 Oestrich-Winkel / 0 67 23–22 99 / www.weingutpjkuehn.de/ 98 Geheimrat-Hummel-Platz 1a / 65239 Hochheim am Main / 0 61 46– 8 38 60 / www.weingut-kuenstler.de/ 90, 96 Rheinallee 6 / 65347 Eltville am Rhein / 0 67 23–24 75 / www.weingut-hans-lang. de/ 95, 96 Kirchgasse 6 / 65343 Eltville am Rhein / 0 61 23–921 10 / www.langwerth-vonsimmern.de/ 95 Theodor-Heuss-Str. 5 / 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein / 0 67 22– 487 11 / www.leitz-wein.de/ 92 Niederwaldstr. 8 / 65375 Oestrich-Winkel / 0 67 23–99 97 70 / www.loewenstein.de/ 90, 210. See also Franconia Ringstr. 16 / 65346 Eltville am Rhein / 0 61 23– 6 27 08 / www.heinz-nikolai.de/ 90 Im Flachsgarten 5 / 65375 Oestrich-Winkel / 0 67 23–99 98 47 / 90 Lenchenstr. 19 / 65375 Oestrich-Winkel / 06 23– 3 87 / www.querbach.com/ 98 Hauptstr. 41 / 65346 Eltville am Rhein / 0 61 23– 67 63 33 / www.schloss-reinhartshausen.de/ 94, 95 Rheinallee 7 / 65347 Eltville am Rhein / 0 67 23–9 19 50 / www.balthasar-ress. de/ 92, 93, 95 Hauptstr. 53 / 65347 Eltville am Rhein / 0 67 23–9 18 10 / www.schoenborn.de/ 90, 92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99 Rheingaustr. 86 / 65375 Oestrich-Winkel / 0 67 23–26 25 / www.weingut-spreitzer. de/ 93, 96, 98 Vollradser Allee / 65375 Oestrich-Winkel / 0 67 23– 66 20 / www.schlossvollrads. com / 99 Friedensplatz 9–11 / 65375 Oestrich-Winkel / 0 67 23–9 90 90 / www.wegeler.com/ 91, 93, 95, 99 Mühlberg 5 / 65399 Kiedrich / 0 61 23–23 08 / www.weingut-robert-weil.com/ 91

Ma jor Producers

Name domdechant Werner’sches Weingut

Street Address/ Village / Telephone / Website / Pages

Bürgermeister schweinhardt

rathausstr. 30 / 65234 Hochheim am Main / 0 61 46– 83 50 37 / www. domdechantwerner.com/ 96

Wilhelm sitzius

Nahe staatsweingut Bad Kreuznach

rüdesheimer str. 68 / 55545 Bad Kreuznach / 06 71– 82 03 30 / www.staatsweingut.de/ 108, 110 Bamberger und sohn römerstr. 10 / 55566 Meddersheim / 0 67 51–26 24 / www.weingut-bamberger. de/ 113 dr. crusius Hauptstr. 2 / 55595 Traisen / 06 71– 3 39 53 / www.weingut-crusius.de/ 110, 111, 112, 114 schlossgut diel schlossgut diel / 55452 rümmelsheim / 0 67 21–9 69 50 / www.schlossgut-diel. com/ 108, 109 Helmut dönnhoff Bahnhofstr. 11 / 55585 oberhausen an der Nahe / 0 67 55–2 63 / 108, 110, 111 emrich-schönleber soonwaldstr. 10a / 55569 Monzingen / 0 67 51–27 33 / www.emrich-schoenleber.com/ 109, 113 Göttelmann rheinstr. 77 / 55424 Münster-sarmsheim / 0 67 21– 4 37 75 / 109, 113 Hahnmühle alsenzstr. 25 / 67822 Mannweiler-cölln / 0 63 62–99 30 99 / www.weinguthahnmuehle.de Hehner-Kiltz Hauptstr. 4 / 55596 Waldböckelheim / 0 67 58–79 18 / www.hehner-kiltz.de H. Hexamer sobernheimer str. 3 / 55566 Meddersheim / 0 67 51–22 69 / www.weingut-hexamer.de/ 114 jung Burgstr. 15 / 55583 Bad Münster am steinebernburg / 0 67 08– 66 04 40 / www. weingutjung.com/ 112 Königswingert Naheweinstr. 44 / 55452 Guldental / 0 67 07– 87 65 / www.koenigswingert.de Korrell– johanneshof Parkstr. 4 / 55545 Bad Kreuznach / 06 71– 6 36 30 / www.weingut-korrell.de/ 114 Kruger-rumpf rheinstr. 47 / 55424 Münster-sarmsheim / 0 67 21– 4 38 59 / www.kruger-rumpf.de/ 108, 109, 113, 124 Mathern Winzerstr. 7 / 55585 Niederhausen / 0 67 58– 67 14 / www.weingut-mathern.de/ 110 Montigny Weidenpfad 46 / 55452 Laubenheim / 0 67 04–14 68 / www.montigny.de/ 113 Gutsverwaltung Niederehemalige Weinbaudomäne / 55585 hausen-schlossböckelheim Niederhausen / 0 67 58–9 25 00 / www. riesling-domaene.de/ 110, 111, 112, 113 reichsgraf von Plettenberg Winzenheimer str. 1 / 55545 Bad Kreuznach / 06 71–22 51 / www.reichsgraf-von-plettenberg.de/ 115 von racknitz disibodenberger Hof 3 / 55571 odernheim am Glan / 0 67 55–2 85 / www.vonracknitz.com/ 110, 113, 114 Prinz zu salm-dalberg’sches schlossstr. 3 / 55595 Wallhausen / 0 67 Weingut 06–9 44 40 / www.schloss-wallhausen.de/ 115 schäfer-Fröhlich schulstr. 6 / 55595 Bockenau / 0 67 58– 65 21 / 109, 111, 112, 113 joh. Bapt. schäfer Burg Layen 8 / 55452 rümmelsheim / 0 67 21– 4 35 52 / www.jbs-wein.de/ 109 Michael schäfer Hauptstr. 15 / 55452 rümmelsheim / 0 67 21– 4 30 97 schmidt Luitpoldstr. 24 / 67823 obermoschel / 0 63 62–12 65 / www.weingut-schmidt. net/ 113 jakob schneider Winzerstr. 15 / 55585 Niederhausen / 0 67 58–9 35 33 / www.schneider-wein. de/ 113

Tesch

Heddesheimer str. 1 / 55450 Langenlonsheim / 0 67 04–9 31 00 / www.schweinhardt.de/ 109 Naheweinstr. 87 / 55450 Langenlonsheim / 0 67 04–13 09 / www.sitzius.de Naheweinstr. 99 / 55450 Langenlonsheim / 0 67 04–9 30 40 / www.weingut-tesch. de/ 109, 113

Rheinhessen Brüder dr. Becker

Heinrich Braun

Posthof doll & Göth

Gehring K. F. Groebe

Gunderloch

Gerhard Gutzler

Freiherr Heyl zu Herrnsheim

Hirschhof Keller

Kissinger Kruger-rumpf Kühling-Gillot

oberstleutnant Liebrecht Manz

j. Mett Michel-Pfannebecker

Milch j. Neus

staatliche Weinbaudomäne oppenheim Peth-Wetz rappenhof

riffel

sander

Mainzer str. 3–7 / 55278 Ludwigshöhe / 0 62 49– 84 30 / www.brueder-dr-becker. de/ 128 Glockengasse 5+9 / 55283 Nierstein / 0 61 33– 51 39 / www.weingut-heinrich-braun. de/ 126 Kreuznacher str. 2 / 55271 stadeckenelsheim / 0 61 36– 30 00 / www.dollgoeth.de ausserhalb 17 / 55283 Nierstein / 0 61 33– 54 70 / www.weingut-gehring.com/ 126 Bahnhofstr. 68–70 / 64584 Biebesheim am rhein / 0 62 58– 67 21 / www.weingut-kf-groebe.de/ 127, 130 carl-Gunderloch-Platz 1 / 55299 Nackenheim / 0 61 35–23 41 / www. gunderloch.de/ 126, 129, 130 rossgasse 19 / 67599 Gundheim / 0 62 44–90 52 21 / www.gutzler.de/ 126, 127, 130 Langgasse 3 / 55283 Nierstein / 0 61 33– 5 70 80 / www.heyl-zu-herrnsheim.de/ 126, 129 seegasse 29 / 67593 Westhofen / 0 62 44– 3 49 / www.weingut-hirschhof.de Bahnhofstr. 1 / 67592 Flörsheim-dalsheim / 0 62 43– 4 56 / www.keller-wein.de/ 124, 127, 129, 130 ausserhalb 13 / 55278 uelversheim / 0 62 49–79 69 / www.weingutkissinger.de/ 129 See Nahe / 108, 109, 113, 124 Ölmühlstr. 25 / 55294 Bodenheim / 0 61 35–23 33 / www.kuehling-gillot.de/ 126, 127, 128, 129 rheinstr. 30 / 55294 Bodenheim / 0 61 35– 23 01 / www.weingut-liebrecht.de/ 127 Lettengasse 6 / 55278 Weinolsheim / 0 62 49–79 81 / www.manz-weinolsheim.de/ 128, 129 Mainzer str. 31 / 55218 Ingelheim am rhein / 0 61 32–26 82 / www.weingut-mett.de Langgasse 18/19 / 55234 Flomborn / 0 67 35– 3 55 / www.michel-pfannebecker. de/ 130 rüstermühle / 67590 Monsheim / 0 62 43– 3 37 / www.weingut-milch.de Bahnhofstr. 96 / 55218 Ingelheim am rhein / 0 61 32–7 30 03 / www.weingut-neus.de/ 128 Wormser str. 162 / 55276 oppenheim / 0 61 33–93 03 05 / www.domaeneoppenheim.de/ 126, 128, 129 alzeyer str. 16 / 67593 Bermersheim / 0 62 44– 44 24 / www.peth-wetz.com/ 124 Bachstr. 47 / 67577 alsheim / 0 62 49– 40 15 / www.weingut-rappenhof.de/ 126, 127, 129 Mühlweg 14a / 55411 Bingen am rhein / 0 67 21–99 46 90 / www.weingut-riffel. de/ 124 In den Weingärten 11 / 67582 Mettenheim / 0 62 42–15 83 / www.weingut-sander.de

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Name Schales

Adolf Schembs Erben

Scherner-Kleinhanss

Georg Albrecht Schneider

Geschwister Schuch

Oberst Schultz-Werner

Seebrich

Seehof– Ernst Fauth St. Antony Strub Villa Sachsen

Wagner-Stempel

Arndt F. Werner

Schloss Westerhaus Wittmann

Street Address/ Village / Telephone / Website / Pages

Dr. Deinhard

Alzeyer Str. 160 / 67592 FlörsheimDalsheim / 0 62 43–70 03 / www.schales.de/ 124 Schmiedgasse 23 / 67550 Worms / 0 62 41– 5 20 56 / www.schembs-worms.de/ 127 Alzeyer Str. 10 / 67592 FlörsheimDalsheim / 0 62 43– 4 35 / www.scherner-kleinhanss.de/ 124 Wilhelmstr. 6 / 55283 Nierstein / 0 61 33–56 55 / www.schneidernierstein.de/ 126, 129 Oberdorfstr. 22 / 55283 Nierstein / 0 61 33– 56 52 / www.weingut-geschwisterschuch.de/ 126, 129 Bahnhofstr. 10 / 55296 Gau-Bischofsheim / 0 61 35–22 22 / www.schultz-wernerweingut.de/ 128 Schmiedgasse 3– 5 / 55283 Nierstein / 0 61 33– 6 01 50 / www.weingut-seebrich.de/ 126, 129 Seegasse 20 / 67593 Westhofen / 0 62 44– 49 35 / 127, 130 Wörrstädter Str. 22 / 55283 Nierstein / 0 61 33– 54 82 / www.st-antony.de/ 126, 129 Rheinstr. 42 / 55283 Nierstein / 0 61 33– 56 49 / www.strub-nierstein.de/ 126, 129 Mainzer Str. 184 / 55411 Bingen am Rhein / 0 67 06–9 44 40 / www.schloss-wallhausen.de/ 124 Wöllsteiner Str. 10 / 55599 Siefersheim / 0 67 03–96 03 30 / www.wagnerstempel.de/ 129 Mainzer Str. 97 / 55218 Ingelheim am Rhein / 0 61 32–10 90 / www.oekoweingut-werner.de/ 128 55218 Ingelheim am Rhein / 0 61 30– 66 08 / www.schloss-westerhaus.de Mainzer Str. 19 / 67593 Westhofen / 0 62 44–90 50 36 / www.wittmannweingut. com/ 127, 129, 130

Fitz-Ritter

Pfalz Acham-Magin

Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Friedrich Becker

Bergdolt

Bernhart

Josef Biffar

Reichsrat von Buhl

Dr. Bürklin-Wolf

A. Christmann

Weinstr. 67 / 67147 Forst an der Weinstrasse / 0 63 26– 3 15 / www.acham-magin.de/ 145, 149 Kirchgasse 10 / 67146 Deidesheim / 0 63 26– 60 06 / www.bassermann-jordan.de/ 144, 145, 146, 148, 149 Hauptstr. 29 / 76889 SchweigenRechtenbach / 0 63 42–2 90 / www.weingut-friedrich-becker.de/ 146, 149 Dudostr. 17 / 67435 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / 0 63 27– 50 27 / www. weingut-bergdolt.de/ 147, 149 Hauptstr. 8 / 76889 SchweigenRechtenbach / 0 63 42–72 02 / www. weingut-bernhart.de/ 150 Niederkirchener Str. 13–15 / 67146 Deidesheim / 0 63 26–96 76 29 / www.josef-biffar.de/ 146 Weinstr. 16–24 / 67146 Deidesheim / 0 63 26–96 50 11 / www.reichsrat-von-buhl. de/ 145, 147, 148, 149 Weinstr. 65 / 67157 Wachenheim / 0 63 22–9 5330 / www.buerklin-wolf.de/ 144, 145, 146, 148, 149, 150 Peter-Koch-Str. 43 / 67435 Gimmeldingen / 0 63 21– 6 60 39 / www.weingutchristmann.de/ 144, 145, 147, 148, 149

Gies-Düppel

Knipser

Koehler-Ruprecht Georg Mosbacher

Müller-Catoir

Pfeffingen– FuhrmannEymael Ökonomierat Rebholz

Karl Schaefer

Egon Schmitt

Georg Siben Erben Dr. Wehrheim J. L. Wolf

Weinstr. 10 / 67146 Deidesheim / 0 63 26–2 21 / www.dr-deinhard.de/ 145, 147, 149 St. Michaels Allee 10 / 67098 Bad Dürkheim / 0 63 22– 53 89 / www.fitzritter.de/ 146, 150 Am Rosenberg 5 / 76831 Birkweiler / 0 63 45–91 91 56 / www.suedpfalzconnexion.de/ 144 Hauptstr. 47– 49 / 67229 Laumersheim / 0 62 38–7 42 / www.weingut-knipser.de/ 149 Weinstr. 84 / 67169 Kallstadt / 0 63 22–18 29 / 148 Weinstr. 27 / 67147 Forst an der Weinstrasse / 0 63 26– 3 29 / www.georg-mosbacher.de/ 145, 146, 147, 148 Mandelring 25 / 67433 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse / 0 63 21–28 15 / www. mueller-catoir.de/ 145 Deutsche Weinstr./Pfeffingen 2 / 67098 Bad Dürkheim / 0 63 22– 86 07 / www.pfeffingen.de/ 150 Weinstr. 54 / 76833 Siebeldingen / 0 63 45– 34 39 / www.oekonomierat-rebholz. de/ 144, 146 Weinstrasse Süd 30 / 67098 Bad Dürkheim / 0 63 22–21 38 / www.weingutschaefer. de/ 146, 150 Am Neuberg 6 / 67098 Bad Dürkheim / 0 63 22– 58 30 / www.weingut-egon-schmitt.com/ 150 Weinstr. 10 / 67146 Deidesheim / 0 63 26– 98 93 63 / www.siben-weingut.de/ 146 Weinstr. 8 / 76831 Birkweiler / 0 63 45– 35 42 / www.weingut-wehrheim.de/ 144 Weinstr. 1 / 67157 Wachenheim / 0 63 22– 98 97 95 / www.jlwolf.de/ 145

Hessische Bergstrasse Weingut der Stadt Bensheim

Darmstädter Str. 6 / 64625 Bensheim / 0 62 51– 58 00 17 / www.weingut-derstadt-bensheim.de/ 157 Domaine Bergstrasse– Grieselstr. 34 / 64625 Bensheim / 0 62 51– Hessische Staatsweingüter 31 07 / www.weingut-kloster-eberbach.de/ Kloster Eberbach 157 Bergsträsser Winzer eG Darmstädter Str. 56 / 64646 Heppenheim (Bergstrasse) / 0 62 52–799 40 / www. bergstraesserwinzer.de/ 157 Volker Dingeldey Hintergasse 28 / 64625 Bensheim / 0 62 51– 3 98 16 Rothweiler Ludwigstr. 55 / 64625 Bensheim / 0 62 51– 7 65 69 / www.weingut-rothweiler.de/ 157 Simon-Bürkle Wiesenpromenade 13 / 64673 Zwingenberg / 0 62 51–7 64 46 / www.simon-buerkle. de/ 157

Baden WG Achkarren

Markgraf von Baden

Bercher-Schmidt

Bercher

Schlossbergstr. 2 / 79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62–9 30 40 / www.achkarrer-wein.com/ 176 Schloss Staufenberg 1 / 77770 Durbach / 07 81– 4 27 78 Schloss Salem / 88682 Salem / 0 75 53– 8 12 84 / www.markgraf-von-baden.de/ 179 Herrenstr. 28 / 79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62– 3 72 / www.weingut-bercher-schmidt.de/ 181 Mittelstadt 13 / 79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62–2 12 / www.weingutbercher.de/ 179, 181

Ma jor Producers

Name staatsweingut Blankenhornsberg

Street Address/ Village / Telephone / Website / Pages

Merzhauserstr. 119 / 79100 Freiburg im Breisgau / 07 61– 4 01 65 44 / www.wbi-freiburg.de/ 179 Blankenhorn Basler str. 2 / 79418 schliengen / 0 76 35– 8 20 00 / www.gutedel.de christian disch Talstrasse 52 / 79286 Glottertal / 0 76 84– 16 32 / www.weingut-disch.de Hermann dörflinger Mühlenstr. 7 / 79379 Müllheim / 0 76 31– 22 07 / www.weingut-doerflinger.de jacob duijn Hohbaumweg 16 / 77815 Bühl / 0 72 23–2 14 97 / www.weingut-duijn.com/ 179 WG durbach Nachtweide 2 / 77770 durbach / 07 81–9 36 60 / www.durbacher.de/ 177 Weinkeller ehrenkirchen Kirchbergstr. 9 / 79238 ehrenkirchen / 0 76 33–9 50 90 / www.weinkellerehrenkirchen.de Herbert daniel engist Winzerweg 6 / 79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62– 3 73 / www.weingut-engist.de/ 176 Freiherr von und zu Weingartenstr. 66 / 77654 offenburg / Franckenstein 07 81– 3 49 73 / www.germanwine.de/ weingut/Franckenstein/ von Gleichenstein Bahnhofstr. 12 / 79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62–2 88 / www. gleichenstein.de/ 176, 181 Winzerverein Hagnau strandbadstr. 7 / 88709 Hagnau am Bodensee / 0 75 32–10 30 / www.wvhagnau.de dr. Heger Bachenstr. 19–21 / 79241 Ihringen / 0 76 68–78 33 / www.heger-weine.de/ 176, 179 Helde emil-Gött-str. 1 / 79361 sasbachjechtingen am Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62– 61 16 / www.wein-helde.de/ 181 reichsgraf und Marquis zu Hermannstr. 12 / 74918 angelbachtal / Hoensbroech 0 72 65–91 10 34 / www.weingut-grafhoensbroech.com/ 177 Bernhard Huber Heimbacher Weg 19 / 79364 Malterdingen / 0 76 44–12 00 / www.weingut-huber.com Bernd Hummel oberer Mühlweg 5 / 69254 Malsch / 0 72 53–271 48 / www.weingut-hummel.de schlossgut Istein Im Innerdorf 23 / 79588 efringen-Kirchen / 0 76 28–12 84 / www.soder-schlossgut. de/ 181 achim jähnisch Hofmattenweg 19 / 79238 ehrenkirchen / 0 76 33– 80 11 61 / www.weingutjaehnisch.de WG jechtingen Winzerstr. 1 / 79361 sasbach am Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62–9 32 30 / www. jechtinger-wein.de/ 181 Karl H. johner Gartenstr. 20 / 79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62– 60 41 / www. johner.de Kalkbödele– Gebrüder Mathis enggasse 21 / 79291 Merdingen / 0 76 68– 90 26 72 / www.kalkboedele.de Karl Kerber Haupstrasse 19 / 79219 staufen / 0 76 33– 92 42 76 / www.kerberweine.de Konstanzer Quellenstr. 22 / 79241 Ihringen / 0 76 68– 55 37 / www.weingut-konstanzer.de/ 179 WG Königschaffhausen Kiechlinsbergerstr. 2– 6 / 79346 endingen am Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 42–9 08 46 / www. koenigschaffhauser-wein.de Weingut der stadt Lahr Weinbergstr. 3 / 77933 Lahr / 0 78 21–2 53 32 / www.weingut-stadt-lahr.de andreas Laible am Bühl 6 / 77770 durbach / 07 81– 4 12 38 / www.weingut-laible.de/ 177 Lämmlin-schindler Müllheimer str. 4 / 79418 schliengen / 0 76 35– 4 40 / www.laemmlin-schindler.de andreas Männle Heimbach 12 / 77770 durbach / 07 81– 4 14 86 / www.weingut-maennle.de Heinrich Männle sendelbach 16 / 77770 durbach / 07 81– 4 11 01 / www.weingutmaennle.de/ 177

staatsweingut Meersburg

seminarstr. 6 / 88709 Meersburg / 0 75 32– 44 67 44 / www.staatsweingut-meersburg.de/ 181 Graf Wolff Metternich Grol 4 / 77770 durbach / 07 81– 4 27 79 / www.weingut-metternich.de/ 178, 179 Michel Winzerweg 24 / 79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62– 4 29 / www. weingut-michel.de/ 176 Gebrüder Müller richard-Müller-str. 5 / 79206 Breisach am rhein / 0 76 67– 5 11 / www.weingut-gebr-mueller.de/ 179 Gut Nägelsförst Nägelsförst 1 / 76534 Baden-Baden / 0 72 21– 3 55 50 / www.naegelsfoerst.de/ 176 schloss Neuweier Mauerbergstr. 21 / 76534 Baden-Baden / 0 72 23–9 66 70 / www.weingut-schlossneuweier.de/ 176, 179 schloss ortenberg am st. andreas 1 / 77799 ortenberg / 07 81–9 34 30 / www.weingut-schlossortenberg.de Pix eisenbahnstr. 19 / 79241 Ihringen / 0 76 68– 8 79 / www.weingut-pix.de/ 179 reiner Probst castellbergstr. 21 / 79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62– 3 29 / www.weingut-reiner-probst.de/ 176 Burg ravensburg Hauptstr. 44 / 75056 sulzfeld / 0 72 69–9 14 10 / www.burg-ravensburg.de Gasthof rebstock Kutzendorf 1 / 77876 Kappelrodeck/ Waldulm / 0 78 42–94 80 / www.rebstock-waldulm.de/ 179 Freiherr roeder von Kreisstr. 20 / 77749 Hohberg / 0 78 08–22 diersburg 21 / www.von-roeder.de salwey Hauptstr. 2 / 79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62– 3 84 / www.salwey. de/ 176, 177, 181 Hartmut schlumberger Weinstr. 19 / 79295 sulzburg / 0 76 34– 89 92 / www.schlumbergerwein.de reinhold und cornelia Königschaffhauser str. 2 / 79346 endingen schneider am Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 42– 52 78 / www. weingutschneider.com schwarzer adler– Franz Keller Badbergstr. 23 / 79235 Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl / 0 76 62–9 33 00 / www.franz-keller.de/ 176, 177 Lothar schwörer Waldstr. 6 / 77971 Kippenheim / 0 78 25–74 11 Thomas seeger rohrbacher str. 101 / 69181 Leimen / 0 62 24–7 21 78 / www.seegerweingut.de stigler Bachenstr. 29 / 79241 Ihringen / 0 76 68–2 97 / www.weingut-stigler.de/ 176, 179 WG Waldulm Weinstr. 37 / 77876 Waldulm / 0 78 42–94 89 0 / www.waldulmer.de/ 179 Ziereisen Markgrafenstr. 17 / 79588 efringen-Kirchen / 0 76 28–28 48 / 181

Württemberg Graf adelmann

aldinger Weingärtner Bad cannstatt

Beurer ernst dautel drautz-able jürgen ellwanger WG Grantschen

Burg schaubeck / 71711 steinheim an der Murr / 0 71 48–92 12 20 / www.graf-adelmann.com/ 194 schmerstr. 25 / 70734 Fellbach / 07 11– 58 14 17 / www.weingut-aldinger.de/ 195 rommelstr. 20 / 70376 stuttgart / 07 11– 54 22 66 / www.badcannstatt-weine.de/ 194 Lange str. 67 / 71394 Kernen im remstal / 0 71 51– 4 21 90 / www.weingut-beurer.de Lauerweg 55 / 74357 Bönnigheim / 0 71 43– 87 03 26 / www.weingut-dautel.de Faisststr. 23 / 74076 Heilbronn / 0 71 31– 17 79 08 / www.drautz-able.de Bachstr. 27 / 73650 Winterbach / 0 71 81– 4 45 25 / www.weingut-ellwanger.de Wimmentaler str. 36 / 74189 Weinsberg / 0 71 34–9 80 20 / www.grantschen.de

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Name Karl Haidle

Hohenbeilstein

Fürst zu HohenloheÖhringen Kistenmacher-Hengerer Kusterer

Graf Neipperg WG Rotenberg Albrecht Schwegler Schnaitmann

Steinbachhof

Weingut der Stadt Stuttgart Weinmanufaktur Untertürkheim Staatsweingut Weinsberg Wöhrwag Herzog von Württemberg

Street Address/ Village / Telephone / Website / Pages Hindenburgstr. 21 / 71394 Kernen im Remstal / 0 71 51–94 91 10 / www. weingut-karl-haidle.de Schlossstr. 40 / 71717 Beilstein / 0 70 62–93 71 10 / www.schlossguthohenbeilstein.de Im Schloss / 74613 Öhringen / 0 79 41–9 49 10 / www.verrenberg.de/ 196 Eugen-Nägele-Str. 25 / 74074 Heilbronn / 0 71 31–17 23 54 Untere Beutau 44 / 73728 Esslingen am Neckar / 07 11– 35 79 09 / www.weingut-kusterer.de/ 194 Schlossstr. 12 / 74193 Schwaigern / 0 71 38–94 14 00 / 194, 195 Württembergstr. 230 / 70327 Stuttgart / 07 11– 33 76 10 / www.wg-rotenberg.de Steinstr. 35 / 71404 Korb / 0 71 51– 3 48 95 / www.albrecht-schwegler.de Untertürkheimer Str. 4 / 70734 Fellbach / 07 11– 57 46 16 / www.weingutschnaitmann.de Steinbachhof 1 / 71665 Vaihingen an der Enz / 0 70 42–2 14 52 / www.weingutsteinbachhof.de Dorotheenstr. 2 / 70173 Stuttgart / 07 11–2 16 36 82 / www.stuttgart.de/weingut/ 194 Strümpfelbacher Str. 47 / 70327 Stuttgart / 07 11– 3 36 38 10 / www.weinmanufaktur. de Traubenplatz 5 / 74189 Weinsberg / 0 71 34– 50 41 67 / www.lvwo.bwl.de Grunbacher Str. 5 / 70327 Stuttgart / 07 11– 33 16 62 / www.woehrwag.de/ 196 Schloss Monrepos / 71634 Ludwigsburg / 0 71 41–22 10 60 / www.weingutwuerttemberg.de/ 194

Walter Erhard Michael Fröhlich

Rudolf Fürst

Fürstlich Castell’sches Domänenamt Glaser-Himmelstoss

Martin Göbel

Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg Juliusspital

Stadt Klingenberg

Ludwig Knoll

Wolfgang Kühn Fürst Löwenstein

Max Müller I Ernst Popp

Johann Ruck Horst Sauer

Taubertal Poth Schlör

Hotel Victoria

Hofmann

Würzburger Str. 3 / 97285 Röttingen / 0 93 38– 3 32 / www.weingut-poth.de/ 201 Martin-Schlör-Str. 22 / 97877 Wertheim / 0 93 42– 49 76 / www.weingut-schloer.de/ 201 Poststr. 2– 4 / 97980 Bad Mergentheim / 0 79 31– 59 30 / www.victoria-hotel.de/ 201 Strüther Str. 7 / 97285 Röttingen / 0 93 38–15 77 / 201

Rainer Sauer

Egon Schäffer

Schmitt’s Kinder

Zur Schwane Schloss Sommerhausen

Franconia Baldauf Bickel-Stumpf

Brennfleck

Bürgerspital

Josef Deppisch

Werner Emmerich

Hauptstr. 42 / 97729 Ramsthal / 0 97 04– 15 95 / www.weingutbaldauf.de Kirchgasse 5 / 97252 Frickenhausen a. Main / 0 93 31–28 47 / www.bickel-stumpf.de/ 214 Papiusgasse 7 / 97320 Sulzfeld a. Main / 0 93 21– 43 47 / www.weingut-brennfleck.de/ 216 Theaterstr. 19 / 97070 Würzburg / 09 31– 3 50 34 41 / www.buergerspital.de/ 210, 212, 214, 215 An der Röthe 2 / 97837 Erlenbach b. Marktheidenfeld / 0 93 91–9 82 70 / www.deppisch.com Einerheimer Str. 47 / 97343 Iphofen / 0 93 23– 87 59 30 / www.weingut-emmerich. de/ 216

Artur Steinmann Josef Störrlein Trockene Schmitts

Josef Walter

Wolfgang Weltner Hans Wirsching Zehnthof–Theo Luckert

Zehntkeller

Weinstr. 21 / 97332 Volkach / 0 93 81–26 23 / www.weingut-erhard.de/ 210 Bocksbeutelstr. 41 / 97332 Volkach / 0 93 81–28 47 / www.weingut-michaelfroehlich.de/ 210 Hohenlindenweg 46 / 63927 Bürgstadt / 0 93 71– 86 42 / www.weingut-rudolffuerst.de/ 210, 215 Schlossplatz 5 / 97355 Castell / 0 93 25– 6 01 60 / www.castell.de/ 212, 216 Langgasse 7 / 97334 Nordheim a. Main / 0 93 81– 46 02 / www.weingut-glaserhimmelstoss.de/ 210 Friedhofstr. 9 / 97236 Randersacker / 09 31–70 93 80 / www.weingut-martingoebel.de/ 210, 215 Residenzplatz 3 / 97070 Würzburg / 09 31– 3 05 09 23 / www.hofkeller.de/ 210, 212, 214, 215, 216 Klinikstr. 1 / 97070 Würzburg / 09 31– 3 93 14 00 / www.juliusspital.de/ 210, 212, 215 Wilhelmstrasse 107 / 63911 Klingenberg a. Main / 0 93 72–24 38 / www.weingutklingenberg.de/ 210 Mittlerer Steinbergweg 5 / 97080 Würzburg / 09 31–2 58 08 / www.weingut-am-stein. de/ 215 Ludwigstr. 29 / 63911 Klingenberg a. Main / 0 93 72– 31 69 / 210 Rathausgasse 5 / 97892 Kreuzwertheim / 0 93 42–9 23 50 / www.loewenstein.de/ 90, 210. See also Rheingau Hauptstr. 46 / 97332 Volkach / 0 93 81–12 18 / www.max-mueller.de/ 215 Rödelseer Str. 14–15 / 97346 Iphofen / 0 93 23– 33 71 / www.weingut-popp.de/ 212, 216 Marktplatz 19 / 97346 Iphofen / 0 93 23– 80 08 80 / www.ruckwein.de/ 212, 216 Bocksbeutelstr. 14 / 97332 Volkach / 0 93 81– 43 64 / www.weingut-horst-sauer.de/ 210 Bocksbeutelstr. 15 / 97332 Volkach / 0 93 81–25 27 / www.weingut-rainer-sauer.de/ 210 Astheimer Str. 17 / 97332 Volkach / 0 93 81–93 50 / www.weingut-schaeffer.de/ 210 Am Sonnenstuhl 45 / 97236 Randersacker / 09 31–7 05 91 97 / www.schmitts-kinder. de/ 210, 214, 215 Erlachhof 7 / 97332 Volkach / 0 93 81–7 17 60 / www.schwane.de/ 210 Ochsenfurter Str. 17–19 / 97286 Sommerhausen / 0 93 33–2 60 / www.sommer hausen.com/ 215 Plan 4 / 97286 Sommerhausen / 0 93 33– 94 60 / www.pastoriushaus.de/ 215 Schulstr. 14 / 97236 Randersacker / 09 31– 70 82 81 / www.stoerrlein.de/ 215 Maingasse 14a / 97236 Randersacker / 09 31–70 04 90 / www.durchgegorene-weine. de/ 210, 214, 215 Beethovenring 20 / 63927 Bürgstadt / 0 93 71–94 87 66 / www.weingut-josef-walter.de/ 210 Wiesenbronner Str. 17 / 97348 Rödelsee / 0 93 23– 36 46 / 212, 216 Ludwigstr. 16 / 97346 Iphofen / 0 93 23– 8 73 30 / www.wirsching.de/ 212, 216 Kettengasse 3– 5 / 97320 Sulzfeld a. Main / 0 93 21–2 37 78 / www.weingut-zehnthof. de Bahnhofstr. 12 / 97343 Iphofen / 0 93 23– 84 40 / www.zehntkeller.de/ 212, 216

Ma jor Producers

Name

Street Address/ Village / Telephone / Website / Pages

Saxony schloss Proschwitz Prinz zur Lippe

Saale-Unstrut Bernard Pawis

dorfanger 19 / 1665 Meissen / 0 35 21–7 67 60 / www.schloss-proschwitz.de/ 221

u. Lützkendorf

Lauchaer str. 31c / 6632 Freyburg (unstrut) / 03 44 64–2 83 15 / www.weingutpawis.de/ 225 saalberge 31 / 6628 Bad Kösen / 03 44 63– 6 10 00 / www.weingut-luetzkendorf. de/ 225

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Acknowledgments

Credits

The authors extend their thanks to:

Cartography: Ingenieurbüro für Kartographie Dipl.-Ing. Joachim Zwick, Gießen Map editing: Rolf L. Temming Verlags-Service, Bad Rothenfelde Maps © Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie

Andreas Göpfert, Haus des Frankenweins, Würzburg Josef Herrmann, Bavarian Office of Viticulture and Horticulture, Veitshöchheim Thomas Honold, Vineyard Register, Weinsberg Dr. Jurik Müller, German Weather Service, Leipzig Office Dieter Ofenhitzer, Bavarian Office of Viticulture and Horticulture, Veitshöchheim Frank Weigel, Office of Agriculture, Zoning, and Forests, Weissenfels Weinbauverband Sachsen e.V. (the Viticultural Association of Saxony) Silke Wolf, The State Viticultural Institute, Freiburg Paul Zang, Bavarian Office of Viticulture and Horticulture, Veitshöchheim The members of the Rheinland-Pfalz Board of Agriculture as well as the vintners who led us through their vineyards, in the rain or snow or under the sun’s torrid rays, as early as 7:00 a.m. and on weekends. The German publisher would like to thank Eva Raps for her tireless support in bringing this book to fruition. Special thanks also to:

www.schott-zwiesel.com

www.vdp.de

All photos © Hendrik Holler, Berlin, except for the following: p. 21: © mauritius images / Jeff O’Brien p. 23: City of Oestrich-Winkel p. 226: Hans Döring, Munich; Riesling glasses from the Pure Collection by Schott-Zwiesel Text: Display: Compositor: Design: Prepress: Printer/Binder:

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