Location and landscape
Roschbach is a winegrowing community in the Pfalz and lies near the German Wine Route. The municipality is situated in a valley position with a mild climate. The vineyardscape around Roschbach is gently hilly.
Winegrowing in Roschbach
Vineyards and grape harvest shape the agricultural landscape of the winegrowing village. According to a local wine producer, the soils of the vineyards consist of loess and clay; they hold on to warmth from the sun and rainfall for comparatively long. In the vineyard, traditional vine care and modern winegrowing techniques are combined. After the harvest, the soil is ploughed once before winter.
The Rosenkränzel vineyard
The Rosenkränzel vineyard is listed in the official register of winegrowing sites as an approved single vineyard for wines from the Pfalz growing region. For 2024, the register shows a planted vine area of 124.9 hectares. Documented wines from Rosenkränzel include Sauvignon Blanc, Gelber Muskateller, Grauburgunder and Cabernet Dorsa. A Sauvignon Blanc from the 2018 vintage had 11.9% by volume of alcohol, 4.3 grams of residual sugar and 6.4 grams of acidity per litre. The Gelber Muskateller from the same vintage had 11.5% by volume of alcohol, 19.4 grams of residual sugar and 6.4 grams of acidity per litre.
Historical references
Roschbach was first mentioned in a document in 769 under the name Rosbach. Later forms of the name are Ruzbach from 1280 and Rospach from 1449. For the period of French rule and the early 19th century, the local chronicle names the Wingertsmann, that is, the vineyard worker, as one of the widespread occupations.
