Location and classification
Mandelberg is a named vineyard site in the district of Birkweiler in the wine-growing region Pfalz. The site lies to the south-west of Birkweiler and is classified as VDP.GROSSE LAGE®.
Topography and climate
Mandelberg is located on a hillside opening towards the east-south-east, forming part of a spur of the Palatinate Forest. The gradient is about 5 to 10 percent, and the altitude is approximately 260 to 320 metres above sea level. The site is considered protected from wind and rain.
Soils and vineyard area
The vineyard soils consist of shell limestone with loam and clay marl as well as white limestone stones. The area classified by the VDP comprises 14.05 hectares.
Grape varieties and entry in the register
The VDP lists White Pinot as the grape variety of Mandelberg. For selection wines from the site, Pinot blanc and Chardonnay are also documented. In the official wine-sites directory of Rhineland-Palatinate 2024, Mandelberg is entered under Birkweiler and the grand cru site Königsgarten.
