Location and Classification
The Römergarten is a vineyard site in Briedern on the Mosel. It is classified as a single-vineyard site within the collective vineyard Rosenhang, area Burg Cochem, in the Mosel wine-growing region.
Area and Landscape
In the official register of vineyard sites 2024, the Römergarten is listed under vineyard site number 440305 with 30.2 hectares of planted vineyard area. The vineyard landscape of Briedern comprises steep Mosel slopes with small terraces; the Römergarten belongs to the local vineyard sites.
Climate and Geology
The Römergarten is located in the area of the Terrassenmosel. The Mosel valley in Briedern is described by the municipality as a site with climatic conditions favourable for viticulture. The vineyard areas belong to the sedimentary geology of the Mosel, with types of slate that may contain limestone or quartz, as well as frequently a considerable proportion of sandstone.
Grape Varieties and Wine
In the vineyards of Briedern, including the area around the Römergarten, among others Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Kerner, White Burgundy (Weißburgunder), Grey Burgundy (Grauburgunder), Dornfelder and Spätburgunder are grown. A documented wine from the Briederner Römergarten was in 2024 a dry Riesling Hochgewächs with 74 degrees Oechsle, 7.3 g/l acidity and 12.0 per cent by volume alcohol.
