Location and classification
Schäferlay is an official single-vineyard site (Einzellage) of the municipality and cadastral district of Briedel on the Mosel. The vineyard is located on the opposite bank of the Mosel from the town and is listed in the register of vineyard sites of Rhineland-Palatinate under the number 411103.
Exposure and soils
The steep site has a gradient of about 30 to 50 degrees. Its south-west to west exposure brings sun to late afternoon and in the evening. Schäferlay is characterised by grey and blue slate, as well as a high proportion of stones.
Vineyard area and wines
The officially planted vineyard area totalled 4.7 hectares in 2024. The winery Walter manages 0.5 hectares of this with Riesling. Documented are dry Rieslings with a slate-mineral character, as well as Riesling Spätlese.
Historical classification
On the Prussian Mosel vineyard maps from the 19th century, Schäferlay was assigned to the highest category.
