Location and Classification
Monte Jup is a legally designated single vineyard site in the wine-growing region Mittelrhein, the Loreley area, within the Großlage Burg Hammerstein. The official wine-growing sites directory lists the site under number 320112, both in the Hönningen district of Bad Hönningen and in the Rheinbrohl district of Rheinbrohl.
Sub-parcels and Topography
The Bad Hönningen sub-parcel lies on the south side of the Ölsberg and, according to the official area information, comprises less than 1 hectare. The Rheinbrohl sub-parcel is situated on the eastern ridge of the Hungerberg, which rises to about 176 metres above sea level, and is listed with 4.9 hectares of vineyard area.
Grape Variety and Wine Character
In the Rheinbrohl sub-parcel, Sauvignon Blanc is grown by the Erwin Riske winery from Dernau. A Sauvignon Blanc from this part of the site is associated with stylistic influences that are linked with New Zealand. The winery has been cultivating the Rheinbrohl sub-parcel for several years prior to September 2022.
