Location and viticulture
Rüdenhausen lies in the natural region Steigerwald foreland at around 264 metres above sea level. The municipality belongs to the Franconian wine-growing region and comprises 1.23 hectares of vineyard area.
Trautberg vineyard
The Trautberg is classified as a VDP.ERSTE LAGE in the Franconian wine-growing region. The south to south-westerly facing site lies at around 260 metres above sea level and has a slope of around 30 per cent. It is located outside the town in a shallow valley depression and comprises 5.15 hectares in the VDP directory.
Soil and wine character
The soil consists of violet Lettenkeuper with clay marl. The sheltered site stores heat and at the same time preserves a pronounced, harmonious acidity. At Trautberg, only Silvaner is grown; the documented wine is dry, full-structured and savoury, with a flavour profile linked to Lettenkeuper gypsum.
Historical background
Rüdenhausen is mentioned in 892 in a chronicle of the monastery of Schwarzach. In the 16th century, the place became a permanent residence and seat of government for the Castell-Rüdenhausen line; the municipality states the years 1555 to 1556 for this. The documented 2023 vintage of the Trautberg Silvaner was spontaneously fermented and aged for a year on its lees in barrels made from Casteller oak.
