Location and classification
KUPP is a vineyard site in Wiltingen in the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer winegrowing region. The VDP classifies KUPP, Wiltingen as VDP.GROSSE LAGE®.
Aspect and terrain
The slopes, facing south to south-west, lie at around 140 to 220 metres above sea level. They are described as very steep; the gradient is about 50 to 60 per cent, and an additional slope value of 70 per cent is recorded. The aspect ensures strong sunlight exposure.
Soil and vineyard area
The soil consists of fine-grained, light-coloured, weathered Devonian slate with reddish intermediate deposits. The classified vineyard area covers 6.98 hectares. Riesling is listed as the grape variety.
Wine styles and history
Documented wines from the Wiltinger Kupp include Riesling as Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese and VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS. Dry, delicately off-dry and sweet versions are attested. The Wiltinger Kupp is also shown on a historical winegrowing map of the Regierungsbezirk Trier from 1906.
