Location and classification
The Königsweg is an officially listed single-vineyard site in the municipality of Zellertal, in the cadastral district of Zell. Under wine law, the site belongs to the Palatinate growing area, to the Mittelhaardt/Deutsche Weinstraße region and to the Großlage Schnepfenflug of Zellertal. In the wine sites directory of Rhineland-Palatinate, a total of 5.8 hectares of vineyard area were recorded in 2024.
Topography and site
The vineyard referred to as Zeller Königsweg lies south of the steeply rising road from Niefernheim to Zell. The Zellertal valley, which is open to the west and well ventilated, has a cool climate that supports a long ripening period for the grapes on the vine. The vineyard areas are characterised by limestone marl of varying composition.
Grape varieties and wines
Chardonnay is planted in the Zeller Königsweg. Alongside the existing vineyard, a new planting covering three hectares with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier was established for the future production of sparkling wine. The Königsweg is documented as a source for Chardonnay wines as well as for grapes that are processed into sparkling wine according to the traditional Champagne method.
Winemaking
A Chardonnay from the Königsweg was fermented spontaneously, partly aged in wood, and left for more than six months on the fine lees. During maturation, bâtonnage took place.
