Location and classification
Rosenberg is an officially registered single vineyard in the area of the Mittelfränkische Bocksbeutelstraße. The municipality name to be stated is Bad Windsheim. The wine-growing site lies above Berolzheim and Rüdisbronn and is assigned to the wine-growing region Franken.
Climate and soils
The south-facing slopes receive a great deal of light and warmth. The local wine-growing region is characterised by a mild, dry climate. Gipskeuper and limestone are documented as the geological foundations of Rosenberg.
History and grape varieties
The name Bad Windsheimer Rosenberg is connected with the former imperial free city of Bad Windsheim and points to the town’s long-standing winemaking history. For the site, among others Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Bacchus, Dornfelder, Riesling, Weißburgunder, Scheurebe, Kerner, Rieslaner, Spätburgunder and Domina are documented.
Wine styles and vinification
Documented white wines, red wines and red/rosé (Rotling) are produced from the Bad Windsheimer Rosenberg in dry or semi-dry styles. During processing, hand-harvesting and destemming before pressing are documented. The must is produced with a spindle press, transferred to stainless-steel tanks and stored at 8 to 12 °C; bottling is carried out mostly with screw caps.
