Location and classification
Kreuzberg is a single vineyard site in the wine-growing landscape area Zellertal and is connected with Einselthum. The official register of vineyard sites lists the site under the cadastral districts of Einselthum, Niefernheim and Zell. Kreuzberg belongs to the Großlage Schnepfenpflug of Zellertal and is located in the wine-growing region Pfalz.
Topography and soils
The vineyards are located on the sunny southern slopes of the Zellertal. The area described by the VDP is oriented to the south, lies at 160 to 220 metres above sea level and has an average slope gradient of 20 per cent. The soils consist of calcareous marl and clayey limestone.
Area and classification
The official register of vineyard sites records 16.4 hectares in Einselthum, 24.0 hectares in Zellertal-Niefernheim and 33.8 hectares in Zellertal-Zell. For the ten-hectare area described by the VDP, Riesling is given as the classified grape variety. The VDP classifies Kreuzberg, Zellertal, as VDP.GROSSE LAGE®; this is a VDP classification and not a statutory German wine designation.
