Location and terrain
Ohligsberg lies directly on the Moselle by Wintrich in the winegrowing region Mosel-Saar-Ruwer. The predominantly west-facing vineyard area includes smaller south-west- and south-facing sections and is situated at an altitude of 120 to 200 metres above sea level. The slope gradient is 40 to 80 percent; the steepest areas are cultivated by hand.
Soils and climate
The broad, impounded Moselle stream ensures strong reflection of light. Dark soils store heat. The subsoil consists of grey-blue, solid weathered slate, which is partly traversed by quartzite veins.
Grape variety and wines
The classified site, designated as VDP.GROSSE LAGE®, comprises 7.00 hectares. Riesling is stated as the classified grape variety. Documented bottlings from Ohligsberg include dry Riesling as well as Kabinett and Spätlese.
Name and history
The name Ohligsberg is derived from a chapel known as zum Oelberg. Ohligsberg wines enjoyed a strong reputation in the 19th and early 20th centuries. A wine from the 1913 vintage was served in 1922 at the banquet to mark the Nobel Prize award.
