Location and categorisation
The Lindhälder, also known as the Stettener Lindhälder, is located in Kernen-Stetten in Kernen im Remstal within the wine-growing region Württemberg. The classified vineyard area covers 2.74 hectares and is classified as VDP.ERSTE LAGE.
Topography and soil
The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 280 to 350 metres, have a slope gradient of 48 per cent and are oriented to the west. The parent rock is Keuper sandstone (Schilfsandstein), a Keuper sandstone formation.
Grape varieties and wine style
For the Stettener Lindhälder, Riesling and Spätburgunder are classified. A documented Riesling is made dry as a VDP.ERSTE LAGE and is described as mineral and saline. Spätburgunder is said to be delicately fruity, rich in finesse, filigreed and complex, with soft tannins.
Name and vinification
The name is derived from Lindhalden, a former settlement documented since about 1360, whose area is now covered by vineyards. For a documented Lindhälder Spätburgunder, the grapes were hand-harvested, cold macerated for a week and fermented spontaneously in the must. The ageing lasted around one year on fine lees in used barriques.
