Ideal conditions for great wines
The weathered volcanic soils of the Kaiserstuhl which are partly covered in fertile loess paired with the favourable climate of Germany’s warmest and sunniest wine region create ideal conditions to grow quality red and white wines. The loess-dominated soils give fruity, fresh wines, the wines grown on volcanic soils are characterised by more minerality and elegance, amongst them are of course the great Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) but also fine white wines with good ageing potential.
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Oberbergener Bassgeige
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The Oberbergener Bassgeige is the biggest and most important site for us. The main part of this site is locatred in the heart of the Kaiserstuhl and stretches from Oberrotweil in the west to Schelingen in the east. The name ‚Bassgeige‘, meaning double bass, is derived from the vineyard’s original shape, now obliterated by the Flurbereinigung – land re-alignment programmes of the 1960s and 70s. The Bassgeige vineyards are mainly of southern, southwestern and western aspect. They are covered by a loess layer that is partly pervaded by volcanic and basalt rocks which give a mineral note to the wines. Vine varieties were and continue to be chosen according to aspect and altitude (up to 350m) of the vineyards.
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Oberbergener Pulverbuck
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The Oberbergener Bassgeige is the biggest and most important site for us. The main part of this site is locatred in the heart of the Kaiserstuhl and stretches from Oberrotweil in the west to Schelingen in the east. The name ‚Bassgeige‘, meaning double bass, is derived from the vineyard’s original shape, now obliterated by the Flurbereinigung – land re-alignment programmes of the 1960s and 70s. The Bassgeige vineyards are mainly of southern, southwestern and western aspect. They are covered by a loess layer that is partly pervaded by volcanic and basalt rocks which give a mineral note to the wines. Vine varieties were and continue to be chosen according to aspect and altitude (up to 350m) of the vineyards.
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Achkarrer Schlossberg
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The Achkarrer Schlossberg is one of the absolute top sites in the Kaiserstuhl. The vineyards have southeastern, southern and southwestern aspects and are characterised by extremely steep slopes and volcanic soil. This very hot site enjoys full sun exposure and the soil retains heat very well. The vines root very deeply here in order to reach nutrients and water. The steep slopes are retained by drystone walls made from volcanic rock which are home to rare, protected plant- and animal-life. We grow Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) on the Achkarrer Schlossberg.
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Oberrotweiler Eichberg
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The Oberrotweiler Eichberg counts among the most expensive sites of the Kaiserstuhl. The terraces of this small site are of southern aspect and are of deep-black weathered volcanic soil. This is where we grow Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir), Cabernet-Sauvignon- and Merlot.
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Eichenstetter Herrenbuck
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The village Eichstetten with its Herrenbuck site is in the east of the Kaiserstuhl and is one of the higher altitude vineyards with a longer growing season. Here, the harvest starts later than in the rest of the Kaiserstuhl. Wines here are fresh and have a more pronounced acidity than those from other villages.
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Jechtinger Eichert
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Jechtingen is situated in the west of the Kaiserstuhl. Our vineyards there are lower and less steep than in the rest of the region. The Eichert vineyard has pure weathered volcanic soil that is black but very fertile. Grapes ripen more quickly here and are harvested earlier than in the central Kaiserstuhl and can be vinified into great wines.
