Location and soils
The Briedeler Herzchen is a vineyard site in Briedel on the Mosel. It lies opposite the built-up area of the village and is documented as a steep vineyard site with partly extremely steep slopes. The soils consist of grey to red slate, as well as slate-weathered, very stony soils.
Viticulture and grape variety
For the plots in the Briedeler Herzchen, careful selective hand harvesting in several passes is documented. The grape variety is Riesling.
Wine styles
The designation Briedeler Herzchen is used for dry, delicately off-dry and fruit-sweet Rieslings, as well as for Riesling sparkling wine. A delicately off-dry Riesling from the site is described with pronounced slate character and potential for ageing.
History and classification
The name is first documented in 1554. The historical designation referred to a site that at the time lay in the cadastre area that today is assigned to the Nonnengarten. Briedeler Herzchen was entered in 1956 with the German Patent Office as a trade mark. Until 1966, the municipality additionally marked particularly good wines with a seal. In the historical directory of estates, the site is listed as a small single vineyard in the highest quality category.
