Location and Classification
Herrenberg is a single vineyard site that spans across cadastral boundaries in the wine-growing region Mosel. The vineyard areas are located in the cadastral districts of Longuich and Schweich. The site belongs to the Großlage Probstberg and is listed in the register of vineyard sites under code 410712.
Area and Aspect
In the 2024 register of vineyard sites, 22.0 hectares of planted vineyard area are recorded in the cadastral district of Schweich, and less than one hectare in the cadastral district of Longuich. Herrenberg is oriented towards the south-west; the slopes reach up to 65 percent gradient.
Soil and Grape Variety
The site is described as deep, stony blue slate with portions of red slate. Riesling is documented for Herrenberg as the cultivated grape variety, including parcels for Riesling from old vines and slate sites.
Wine Style and History
A Herrenberg Riesling is marketed as a dry Grosses Gewächs. The town of Schweich documents for Herrenberg a long tradition of winegrowing, as well as historical references to the site.
