Location and classification
Castellberg is a legally designated single vineyard site in the Kaiserstuhl within the Baden wine-growing region Baden. The site is assigned to the municipalities of Achkarren and Ihringen; the proportion from Achkarren is associated with Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl.
Landscape and soils
Castellberg is described as a vineyard terraces site. For the Achkarren Castellberg, loess clay soils as well as loess and volcanic weathered soils are mentioned. The vineyards benefit from many hours of sunshine.
Grape varieties and wines
For wines from the Achkarren Castellberg, among others, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc are documented. Further mentioned grape varieties are Pinot Noir, Silvaner, Riesling, Rivaner, Lemberger, Gewürztraminer and Chardonnay. Dry Pinot Gris Kabinett and dry Pinot Blanc Kabinett are evidenced.
