Location and classification
The Krone, officially listed as Laubenheimer Krone, is a single vineyard site in Laubenheim in the wine-growing region Nahe. The vineyard borders directly on the Löhrer Berg site and is classified as VDP.ERSTE LAGE®. The classified area covers 35 hectares.
Relief and climate
The site is described as a steep slope exposed to the south-east. The VDP profile shows a southern aspect, an altitude of 120 to 200 metres above sea level, and a slope gradient of 15 to 45 percent. Compared with the adjacent Löhrer Berg, the Krone is more exposed to westerly winds, which contributes to a stronger cooling of the grapes at night.
Soils and grape variety
The soils consist of a mixture of loess loam and weathered red sandstone, including lighter and heavier loess loam components. In the VDP profile, they are classified as gravelly loess loam with weathered sandstone. For the classified site, Riesling is recorded.
Wine
The Riesling produced from the Krone is a dry quality wine b.A. Nahe. The producer describes it as full-bodied with ripe fruit, mineral freshness and a character shaped by citrus notes.
