Location and landscape
The Lichtenberg vineyard is located in the Bottwartal near Großbottwar and Oberstenfeld. Historic cadastral records assign the area to the municipalities of Großbottwar and Oberstenfeld. The vineyards are on elevated ground above the Bottwartal around Burg Lichtenberg, at around 350 metres above sea level.
Cultivation and classification
The site has high levels of sunshine and offers well-balanced growing conditions for vines. Today, vines are cultivated at Lichtenberg by winegrowers from the Bottwartal. Legally, Lichtenberg is documented as a single vineyard site (Einzellage) of Großbottwar within the Großlage Wunnenstein in the Württemberg winegrowing region of Württemberg in the Württemberg winegrowing region.
Grape variety and wine
At Lichtenberg, Riesling is documented as the cultivated grape variety. A recorded Großbottwar Lichtenberg Riesling is produced as a fruity, semi-dry quality wine from defined winegrowing areas (QbA).
Historical reference
The vineyards at Lichtenberg were previously owned by the Lords of Lichtenberg.
