Location and history
Monteneubel is a named vineyard site in Enkirch in the wine-growing region Mosel. The name is already documented in an Enkirch charter from the year 1295. In the vineyard directory of Rhineland-Palatinate, Monteneubel is listed as an official vineyard site under Enkirch.
Slope and soil
The site lies on a steep slope facing south, with a predominant gradient of about 60 percent. It is described as a vineyard with good soil moisture; at the same time, an influence of cold air from the valley underneath is documented. The subsoil consists of Devonian slate, interspersed with Rotliegend material and a proportion of red clay.
Grape varieties and wines
Monteneubel is cultivated as a steep-slope vineyard. Plantings of Kerner, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are documented. Riesling and Spätburgunder are sourced from the site or grown there. The documented wines include Rieslings, Monteneubel Spätburgunder and sparkling wines from Monteneubel grapes.
Sekt from Monteneubel
A documented Monteneubel-based Spätburgunder Rosé Sekt was produced using traditional bottle fermentation and aged for two years on the lees. It was bottled as Brut Nature with zero dosage; the cuvée contained 10 percent Monteneubel fruit.
