Location and classification
Rothenberg corresponds to the vineyard site of Rauenthaler Rothenberg in the Rauenthal district of Eltville am Rhein. The single-site vineyard is located in the growing region Rheingau and is listed in the Hessian directory of geographical indications for the Rheingau.
Topography and soil
The site, oriented from south to south-west, lies at 185 metres above sea level and has a slope gradient of 45 per cent. It covers around 20 hectares, of which about four hectares are steep slopes; the maximum gradient is 57 per cent. The subsoil is described as red Devonian slate; in addition, red to violet phyllite, or red slate with iron oxides, is mentioned.
Grape variety and wine style
For the Rauenthaler Rothenberg, Riesling is classified as the grape variety. The wines from this site are associated with mineral acidity, full-bodied fruit and a spicy character.
Name and cultivation
The site name is documented for 1211 as “rodenberch” and for 1280 as “Rodenberg”. As VDP estates in the Rauenthaler Rothenberg, August Eser and Diefenhardt are listed.
