Location and Name
Kirchberg is documented as a named cadastral area (Gewann) in Riet, a district of Vaihingen an der Enz in Württemberg. The area lies in the Strudelbachtal in the Glems-Strudelbach plateau and comprises steep valley slopes as well as Muschelkalk terrain.
Historic Viticulture
The name Kirchberg appears on a historical cadastral map of Riet from 1832. A description from the 19th century describes Riet as a village in the deeply incised Strudelbachtal between steep slopes planted with vines and cites viticulture as an economic activity of the inhabitants.
Soil and Climate
For Riet, Lettenkohlen marl and Lettenkohlen sandstone are described. On the slopes there are calcareous soils, while the valley floor has fertile alluvial soils. The climate was regarded as mild and healthy; damage caused occasionally by late frosts and cold fogs occurred, while hail was described as rare.
