Location and classification
The Kirschrother Lump is a legally registered single vineyard in Kirschroth in the wine-growing region Nahe. In the official vineyard register, the site is assigned to the Großlage Paradiesgarten. For the 2024 data, 32.3 hectares of planted vineyard area are recorded.
Soils and topography
The site includes steep slopes facing south. For a documented grower plot, a slope gradient of 48 percent is given. The Kirschrother Lump is characterised by red clay soils and a mineral-described terroir. The local microclimate and the low annual rainfall are associated with small, aromatic berries.
Grape varieties
Riesling is the most important grape variety, accounting for about 50 percent of plantings. In addition, Müller-Thurgau, Kerner, Weissburgunder, Bacchus, Dornfelder, Regent, Portugieser and Spätburgunder are mentioned. Published wines labelled Kirschrother Lump also demonstrate Chardonnay and Grauburgunder.
Wine styles and vinification
Published wines from the Kirschrother Lump are made dry, off-dry or gently off-dry. A Riesling Auslese from the steepest vineyard plot of the winery Bauer is documented as dry. A vintage Riesling from Weingut Barth was vinified in a stainless-steel tank.
