Location and classification
Roßberg, officially Roßdorfer Roßberg, is a legally demarcated single vineyard site in Roßdorf in the Umstadt area of the wine-growing region Hessische Bergstraße. The vineyard area comprises around 2.5 hectares.
Topography and soil
The site lies on the west-facing slope of the Roßberg, an extinct volcanic landscape. The subsoil consists of basalt and is covered by a layer of loess clay.
Viticulture and grape varieties
Viticulture at Roßberg has been documented since 1947. The regional winegrowing association describes the basalt and loess-clay subsoil as particularly suitable for Burgunder varieties. In the site, among other things, Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Riesling, Kerner, Gelber Muskateller, Frühburgunder, Spätburgunder, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dornfelder and Merlot are grown. Dry Weißburgunder and dry Frühburgunder are documented as quality wines.
