Location and Topography
The Neroberg is an inner-city vineyard in Wiesbaden and belongs to the wine-growing region Rheingau. The steep site, which faces from the south-east to the south-west, lies at an altitude of 190 to 220 metres and has a slope of 40 to 60 percent. The VDP classifies the Wiesbaden Neroberg as VDP.ERSTE LAGE®.
Climate and Soils
The forest on the upper slope particularly influences moisture and temperature in summer. The site is described as sunny and windy. Its medium- to deep-rooting, stony and gravelly soils consist of sericitic gneiss with loess clay and quickly drain moisture.
Grape Variety and Wine
The vineyard, which covers around four hectares, of which 4.08 hectares are managed as classified area, is planted exclusively with Riesling. The documented wines are described as fruity and spicy, with piquant or elegant fruit acidity. They may be closed when young and vary depending on the vintage conditions. The Neroberger is regarded as a fine, long-lived wine with intensity and concentration, without excessive fullness. The grapes are processed gently in the Steinberg cellar; the wine matures in traditional German oak casks.
History and Cultivation
Viticulture on the Neroberg was established in 1525 by an ordinance of Count Philipp of Nassau-Idstein. The vineyard initially bore historical names such as Ersberg, Mersberg, Nersberg and Neresbergs. In the middle of the 19th century, the site came into Prussian ownership, and in 1900 it was acquired by the city of Wiesbaden. Since 1 October 2005, it has been the sole property of Kloster Eberbach. The vineyard, which is listed as a cultural heritage monument under heritage protection, is cultivated exclusively by Kloster Eberbach.
