Location and classification
Beulsberg is a single vineyard site in Urbar in the wine-growing region Middle Rhine. In the official directory of vineyard sites, the site is assigned to the Loreley area and the Großlage Schloss Schönburg; its vineyard site number is 320717. The planted vineyard area was 2.4 hectares in the vineyard site directory for 2024.
Steep slope and soil
Beulsberg is documented as a steep slope. Up to the 19th century, no paths could be laid out there for horse-drawn carts. The regional geology and terroir material indicates slate soil for the Urbar Beulsberg.
Historical cultivation
Historically, the grapes were carried up the steep slopes in Legeln on the workers’ backs. Later, an accessible collection point was created for carts and harvest containers.
Documented wines
Riesling is evidenced by a dry Riesling Spätlese from the 2001 vintage with the designation Beulsberg. In addition, an Urbar Beulsberg Spätburgunder Réserve is documented: The 2022 vintage was made into a dry red wine and matured for two years in barrique.
