Location and Orientation
The Königsbecher is a vineyard site in Odenheim within the municipality of Östringen in the wine-growing region of Baden. The steep vineyard plots are protected from the south and west and slope down towards Odenheim. The VDP site profile specifies a south-southeasterly orientation and a maximum slope gradient of 40 per cent.
Soil and Area
The soil is described as red, calcareous marl; the geological subsoil is calcareous red Keuper. The area classified by the VDP covers 4.58 hectares.
Varieties and Cultivation
For the Königsbecher, Spätburgunder is classified. As an estate active in the site, Heitlinger is run.
Classification and Wine
The Königsbecher has been classified by the VDP as VDP.GROSSE LAGE®. From this, Heitlinger offers a dry red Pinot Noir from the Odenheim Königsbecher with 13 per cent alcohol and 0.8 grams of residual sugar per litre.
