Location and Topography
The Geradstettener Lichtenberg vineyard lies in Remshalden in the wine-growing region Württemberg. The vine plots are situated at 300 to 410 metres above sea level and have slope gradients of 30 to 70 percent. The soils consist of siliceous sandstone and marl (bunter mergel).
Classification and Grape Varieties
The area classified by the VDP comprises 1.83 hectares. The Geradstettener Lichtenberg is designated as VDP.ERSTE LAGE®; Zweigelt is classified as the VDP grape variety. The main grape varieties grown there also include Lemberger, Dornfelder, Trollinger, Acolon, Hegel, Silvaner and Riesling.
Wines and Maturation
From the Geradstettener Lichtenberg, red wines, white wines, rosé wines and cuvées are documented, including dry Rieslings as well as Kabinett and Spätlese wines. The red wines are traditionally gently fermented on the skins. For some wines, barriques and wooden casks are used; biological acid reduction is used to regulate the acidity.
