Marsberg in Randersacker
The Marsberg is a historic vineyard site within the municipal area of Randersacker in Franconia. It lies in the wine-growing region along the Main and extends as a slope in a side valley towards Theilheim.
Site and soils
The site is described as a steep bank and as a steep slope facing south-west towards the Main valley. It is located at 180 to 250 metres above sea level, has a slope gradient of 20 to 65 per cent and is oriented towards the south, south-south-west and south-east. The geological subsoil is given as Upper Muschelkalk; in addition, the steep bank is covered by a thick layer of loess clay.
Grape varieties and wine
The site, classified as VDP.ERSTE LAGE®, covers 37.00 hectares. The listed grape varieties are Silvaner, Riesling, White Burgundy (Weißer Burgunder), Early Burgundy (Frühburgunder), Traminer and Rieslaner. From the Marsberg, among other things, Riesling wines are produced, described as having aromas of lemon balm and grapefruit.
Historic viticulture
Viticulture in the present-day municipal area of Randersacker has been documented since 779. The Marsberg is one of the historic vineyard sites of Randersacker.
