Location and Classification
The Nenninger Römerberg is a officially listed single vineyard in Nennig, a district of the municipality of Perl in Saarland. It belongs to the wine-growing region Mosel, specifically to the Moseltor area, and is assigned to the Großlage Schloss Bübingen.
Area and Natural Conditions
As of 31 July 2024, 10.48 hectares of vineyard area were recorded for the Nenninger Römerberg. The quality wine-growing area in which the site is located lies at around 200 to 230 metres above sea level. For this area, a mean annual temperature of 10 to 10.5 °C, roughly 750 millimetres of annual precipitation, about 70 frost days, and a growing season of more than 174 days are stated.
Soil and Grape Varieties
The Moselgau, to which the area belongs, is characterised by shell limestone and, in part, Keuper, with diluvial cover in sections. In Saarland Upper Mosel wine-growing, Elbling was historically the most important grape variety; later, Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois and Ruländer also became established. Award-related documents furthermore record wines with the site designation Nenninger Römerberg made from Riesling, Auxerrois and Pinot Gris.
History and Wine Law
For the year 1136, a vineyard in Nennig owned by the Bishop of Trier is documented. The vineyards of Nennig, including the Römerberg, lie within the protected designated origin area Mosel; their precise boundaries are set out in cadastral parcel-based maps. For Qualitätswein, the maximum yield in the relevant Saarland quality wine-growing area is 125 hectolitres per hectare.
