Location and classification
The Osterlämmchen is a single vineyard site in the district of Ediger in Ediger-Eller in the Mosel wine-growing region Mosel. It is assigned to the larger site of Grafschaft and the Burg Cochem area.
Topography and soils
The vineyards lie on steep to very steep slopes. The site describes deep South-facing slopes as well as a south-westerly aspect. The soils are shaped by the Mosel slate typical of Ediger-Eller.
Grape varieties and winemaking
Riesling is the predominant grape variety in the Osterlämmchen; Spätburgunder and Dornfelder are also documented. For the steep slopes, Riesling grapes are predominantly hand-harvested. Described wines include dry and off-dry Riesling as well as Riesling Spätlese.
History and maturation
The Osterlämmchen is considered one of the oldest vineyard sites in Ediger. After the land consolidation in 1997, additional plots, including the Hasensprung, were incorporated into the name of the site. For wines from the participating vineyards, gentle pressing and a slow, cool fermentation are documented; a Riesling from the Osterlämmchen matured for 24 months in an old wooden cask.
