Location on the Main
Marktbreit lies on the Main in Bavaria. On the edge of the historic town is the Sonnenberg vineyard, which is assigned to the southern Main triangle within the Franconian wine-growing region.
Sonnenberg vineyard
The Sonnenberg is registered as a single-vineyard site in the MainSüden area; Marktbreit is listed as the municipality for the designation. The site reaches about 221 metres above sea level and faces west. The vines grow on weathered Muschelkalk with a sand covering in a well-drained soil. The grape varieties Portugieser and Silvaner are documented.
Historical development
Marktbreit was first mentioned in documents in 1258, was granted market rights in 1557, came to Bavaria in 1806 and was granted town status in 1819.
