Location and Name
The Osterberg is located in Bad Dürkheim in the wine-growing region Pfalz. The name refers to a ridge that extends to the east. The underlying rock consists of loess, sand and clay.
Area and Wine Style
The wine site directory of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate lists the Osterberg as a vineyard site of Bad Dürkheim with an area of 75.7 hectares. The official description links the site with full-bodied red wines.
Documented Wines
Wines with the designation Osterberg are documented, among others, as Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Huxelrebe, Muscateller, Syrah and St. Laurent. Among them are dry Riesling, dry Pinot Gris, dry Merlot, dry Syrah and dry St. Laurent, as well as a sweet Huxelrebe and a semi-dry Muscateller.
Historical Evidence and Production
A newspaper report from 1934 mentions Riesling from the Osterberg in connection with wine auctions in 1933. A Pinot Gris from the 2024 vintage from the site was, according to product documentation, aged in barrique.
