Location and classification
The Benedictine hill is a legally registered single vineyard in Trier-Olewig. It lies in the Olewig valley, which surrounds the wine-growing town of Olewig, and belongs to the Mosel wine-growing region.
Wine-law classification
In the official register of vineyard sites, the Benedictine hill is assigned to the municipality of Trier and the cadastral district of Olewig. It belongs to the Bernkastel area and to the Großlage Römerlay; the official vineyard site number is 411223. The site is managed under sole operating ownership.
Soil
The wine documentation associated with the Trier Benedictine hill describes weathered slate soils.
Grape variety and wine styles
At the Trier Benedictine hill, Riesling is documented. Riesling Qualitätswein, Hochgewächs and Auslese are evidenced; an auction catalogue from 1971 lists a Riesling Auslese and indicates the site at that time as being under sole operating ownership.
