Location and Surroundings
Kehrnagel is a vineyard site in Kasel in the Ruwer Valley of the wine-growing region Mosel. The site lies in a side valley to the east of the Ruwer and is influenced by cold air coming from the wooded Hochwald above the vineyard.
Topography and Soil
The vineyard lies at about 209 to 256 metres above sea level. It is oriented to the south-west as far as west-south-west and has a slope of approximately 25 to 44 per cent; the site-specific operating data cite 40 to 44 per cent. The soils consist of weathered Devon slate, supplemented by deep, weathered slate material with quartzite components.
Classification and Wine Style
The VDP classifies Kehrnagel in Kasel as a VDP.GROSSE LAGE. Riesling is given as the classified grape variety. The site-based operating description characterises the Rieslings as mineral, shaped by cool notes, powerful and suitable for long ageing. In addition, the site is credited with strong performance in dry years.
Cultivation and History
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt cultivates 1.8 hectares in Kaseler Kehrnagel. The Kasel wine manufactory lists Kehrnagel among its Kasel single-vineyard wines; its members harvest the grapes by hand and deliver them for processing to the cooperative cellar. On a historical map of Mosel winegrowing for the administrative district of Trier from 1868, Kaseler Kehrnagel is already listed.
