Location and classification
Nußbien is an officially registered single-vineyard site in Ruppertsberg in the wine-growing region Pfalz. It belongs to the Großlage Hofstück and carries the register number 820519.
Site
The vineyards lie on the edge of the Haardt and the Palatinate Forest. They are oriented to the east to the south-east, are at around 125 to 130 metres above sea level, and have a slope of 3 to 22 per cent. The soils consist of sand and loamy sand; at the edge of the Haardt, slope rubble made of Bunter sandstone is also described. Protection from the Haardt favours a mild climate with many sunny days.
Vines and classification
For the 2024 harvest, the official vineyard site register lists 69.3 hectares of planted vineyard area. The VDP lists Ruppertsberger Nußbien as VDP.ERSTE LAGE® with a classified area of 80.00 hectares and Riesling as the classified grape variety. Vines with an age of more than 30 years are also documented for the site; ripening there can take up to two weeks longer than in the neighbouring Ölberg.
Riesling from Nußbien
Rieslings from Nußbien are described as lively, fruity and juicy. A Riesling from the 2024 vintage is presented as dry, full-bodied and balanced, with harmonious acidity.
