Location and Ownership
Montfort is an officially listed single-vineyard site in Odernheim am Glan in the wine-growing region Nahe and in the Nahe valley. The official vineyard site number is 511328. The site covers more than five hectares and is entirely owned by the winery Disibodenberg.
Aspect and Soils
Montfort is south-facing and is classified by the winery in part as an exceptionally steep vineyard site. The documented soil consists of clay slate over volcanic subsoil.
Grape Varieties and Wines
In Montfort, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Chardonnay, Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) are planted. Dry Spätburgunder come from this site, including a wine from old vines, as well as a dry Chardonnay–Weißburgunder blend and Pinot-based sparkling wines.
History and Maturation
The name Montfort is attributed to the noble family of Boos von Waldeck and Montfort. A former route to their castle ran through the vineyard site. The documented 2022 vintage of the Montfort Spätburgunder Alte Reben was produced with a long maceration time and matured in barrique. The Montfort sparkling wines are produced through traditional bottle fermentation.
