Location and classification
Herrenberg is a named vineyard site in Kesten in the Bernkastel area of the wine-growing region Mosel. The vineyard directory 2024 lists the site in the locality and in the cadastral district of Kesten under vineyard site number 410315. The planted vineyard area is 54.9 hectares.
Topography and soil
Herrenberg is documented as a steep vineyard site and is described as a slate-slope site.
Name and history
The name Herrenberg is traced back to the former importance of ecclesiastical lords from surrounding monasteries, collegiate foundations and abbeys as owners of vineyards in Kesten.
Wine style
Riesling in the form of a Kestener Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett feinherb is documented from Herrenberg. The wines from the site are described as spicy and show a refreshing acidity as well as extract-rich aromatic substances. A documented example contains 11.5% alcohol, 19.9 g/l residual sugar and 7.9 g/l acidity.
