Location and classification
The Altenberg is located in Schnait, a district of Weinstadt, in the wine-growing region Württemberg. The VDP classifies the site as VDP.GROSSE LAGE® with an area of 11.29 hectares.
Topography and soil
The vineyards, which are oriented from south to south-west, are situated at elevations of between 320 and 350 metres. Their slope is 31 to 60 percent. The documented soil is Keuper sandstone, a sandstone formation from the Keuper sequence.
Varieties and winemaking
In the classified plantings, Riesling, Lemberger and Spätburgunder are grown. For the vineyards in Schnait, a somewhat cooler climate is described in comparison to the warmer Stuttgart basin, with a greater influence from the forest and a longer-lasting autumn mist. At the Schnaitmann winery, the individual vineyards are vinified separately; the decision to blend the wines is only made at a late stage.
