Location and surroundings
The Casteller Kirchberg is located in Castell and in the Greuth district within the wine-growing region Franken. The vineyard site borders directly on the village of Castell and is situated near the Eulenberg and the Schützenhaus.
Aspect and soils
The south-westerly facing site lies at around 320 metres above sea level and has a slope gradient of 30 per cent. The documented soils consist of gypsum keuper and estherienschichten. The site is described as warm; the surrounding vineyards on the southern and western slopes of the Steigerwald feature a pronounced local microclimate.
Vineyard area and classification
The area, which is listed as a VDP site, covers 3.00 hectares. Fürstlich Castell’sche Domäne is recorded as a VDP winery for the site. For the Casteller Kirchberg, Silvaner and Weissburgunder are classified. The site is rated as VDP.ERSTE LAGE®.
Wine and maturation
The 2022 Kirchberg Weissburgunder is described as fresh, salty-mineral and long-lasting. For this wine, Fürstlich Castell’sche Domäne documents spontaneous fermentation and a one-year maturation on the lees in Castell oak barrels.
