Location and classification
Letten is a designated single-vineyard site in the municipality of Deidesheim, to the north-east of Forst an der Weinstraße. It belongs to the wine-growing region Pfalz, to the Mittelhaardt–Deutsche Weinstraße area, and to the grand cru site Schnepfenflug an der Weinstraße.
Topography and climate
The site is located on the lee side of the Haardt. As a result, it is less exposed to rainfall from the west. Letten lies at approximately 115 metres above sea level and has flat terrain.
Soils and grape varieties
For Letten, loam, loamy sand and loess are documented; individual plots are also explicitly described as loam soils. Riesling is evidenced from the site, including even dry wines.
Historical designation
The name of the vineyard site has been documented since 1855 in the form “An der Lettengrube”. It refers to the local soil designation Letten.
