Location and Topography
The Harzberg is a named vineyard site in Großbottwar in Württemberg and, in the location data provided here, is also associated with Oberstenfeld. The mapped vineyard feature is located at approximately 48.99407° north latitude and 9.31049° east longitude. The summit of the Harzberg is given as 381 metres above sea level.
Site Conditions
The vineyard site is described as sloped, heat-exposed and strongly sunlit. The soils are shallow and characterised by water scarcity. The rock around the Harzberg shelter hut consists predominantly of reddish-coloured variegated marl. In local documentation, the Harzberg is considered a warm, sun-exposed site where, in neighbouring vineyards, high must weights can be achieved.
Grape Varieties and Wine
In the vineyards adjacent to the Harzberg, Kerner is documented. Trollinger is recorded in a Großbottwar Harzberg wine by the Bottwartal winegrowers. The documented dry red quality wine is described as light, low in tannin, and characterised by fresh acidity and fruit character.
