Location and Boundaries
The Freyburger Mühlberg is an officially registered single vineyard in the wine-growing region Saale-Unstrut. The official register lists the site in the municipality of Freyburg, Schleberoda, Zeuchfeld, Branderoda, Balgstädt and Nißmitz. The planted area totalled 107.7493 hectares as of 31 December 2024.
Topography and Soil
A documented VDP plot lies northwest of Freyburg, below the woodland area of Neue Göhle. It is oriented south-southeast and has slope gradients of up to 25 degrees. The plots in the Freyburger basin are oriented to the south and southeast. The Mühlberg is described as comparatively dry; the soil consists of Muschelkalk with a covering of loess and clay.
Grape Varieties and Wine Style
As classified grape varieties, the VDP lists Riesling and Blauer Zweigelt. In the plots of Pawis, Müller-Thurgau, Cabernet Blanc, Bacchus, Regent, Grauburgunder, Silvaner and Spätburgunder also grow. The wines from the documented Böhme-&-Töchter plot are described as having pronounced minerality, fresh acidity and a discreet herbal aroma. Blauer Zweigelt from Pawis is aged in barrique.
Classification and History
In the VDP system, the Freyburger Mühlberg is classified as VDP.ERSTE LAGE®. This category is a private VDP classification and not a category under German wine law. A historical report refers to today’s Herzoglichen Weinberg on Freyburg’s Mühlstraße as the former Freyburger Mühlberg; its rococo wine-berg house was built in 1774.
