Location and landscape
Cleebronn is a municipality in the district of Heilbronn in Baden-Württemberg and lies in the Zabergäu, a wine-growing region at the foot of the Michaelsberg. The municipality belongs to the Region of Württemberg and covers 1,709 hectares, including 675 hectares of woodland. The built-up area lies at around 220 to 260 metres above sea level.
The Michaelsberg
The distinctive Michaelsberg rises to approximately 390 metres in height according to municipal information. The eponymous vineyard site faces south and lies at 335 to 385 metres, with a slope gradient of 40 to 50 percent. Geologically, the project area belongs to the Mittelkeuper; the soil profile of the vineyard site is described as Bunter Mergel.
Winegrowing in Cleebronn
At the Michaelsberg, vines have been cultivated for around 1,200 years. Cleebronn is a wine-growing area on the Württemberg Wine Route in the Zabergäu. The VDP-led site is classified as VDP.GROSSE LAGE and comprises ten hectares; the classified grape variety is Lemberger. In the municipality, Trollinger, Riesling, Silvaner, Kerner, Müller-Thurgau, Schwarzriesling, Spätburgunder and Samtrot are also documented. Local wine styles include Trollinger-Lemberger and Schiller wine.
Climate and history
The surroundings of the Michaelsberg are described as an open landscape with a wind exposure position, clear day-to-day fluctuations in temperature and air humidity, and pronounced formation of fresh and cold air. Cleebronn was first mentioned in 1279 under the name “Kleberen”. The historical tradition links the Michaelsberg area with holdings in the vicinity of the Lords of Magenheim and the Electorate of Mainz.
