Location and Climate
Reifenstein, also known as Sommerhäuser Reifenstein, lies south of Sommerhausen in the Main Valley of the region Franconia. The vineyard site extends from near Sommerhausen Steinbach to the south as far as the municipal boundary between Sommerhausen and Kleinochsenfurt. The Main River is located in very close proximity. The local climate is described as sunny and warm.
Relief and Soils
The elevation ranges from 180 to 240 metres above sea level, with a slope gradient of 20 to 70 percent. The site begins as a west-facing slip slope and then turns into a steep slope oriented to the south. For the site, south to south-south-west orientations are given; the Stachelberg sub-area reaches slopes of up to 80 percent. The soil consists of shell limestone blocks, a Triassic Muschelkalk formation, partly with a top layer of historical Main River sand.
Varieties and Classification
For Sommerhäuser Reifenstein, Silvaner, Riesling, Muscateller and Gewürztraminer are grown. The VDP classifies the site as VDP.ERSTE LAGE® and states its classified area as 55 hectares. In the VDP profile, Schloss Sommerhausen is listed as the VDP producer working there.
Wine Style
A documented wine from Schloss Sommerhausen originating from Sommerhäuser Reifenstein is a dry Silvaner of the VDP.ERSTE LAGE® classification.
