Location and Classification
The Lerchenberg is a registered single-vineyard site, assigned to the communities Erligheim and Hofen. Hofen is a district of Bönnigheim. Under wine law, the site is part of the Großlage Stromberg in the wine-growing region Württemberg.
Viticulture and Wines
In Erligheim, around 45 hectares are planted with vines. The local wines are marketed mainly under the name Lerchenberg. A leading red wine from Erligheim is also offered predominantly under this site name.
Grape Variety
A local producer offers a dry Riesling under the designation Riesling Lerchenberg.
View and Winemaking Tradition
On the eastern slope of the Lerchenberg, the viewpoint Weinkanzel is located. Erligheim has a long-established tradition of viticulture; the Vorder Kelter was built in 1772 to 1773 and used as a wine press until 1952.
