Location and classification
Schanzreiter is a vineyard site that spans multiple municipalities, near Ensingen in Vaihingen along the Enz and Illingen. It lies in the winegrowing region Württemberg and belongs to the Großlage Stromberg.
Legal and historical classification
The site is listed legally as a vineyard site spanning multiple municipalities, with Ensingen and Illingen named as the associated municipalities. Schanzreiter was documented in 1987 in the wineyard classification of Baden-Württemberg and is also included in the 2016 classification.
Grape varieties and wines
From Ensinger Schanzreiter, dry wines of Riesling, Lemberger, Merlot and Sauvignac are documented.
Cultivation and vinification
According to the operator, a single estate with vineyard plots located predominantly in Ensinger Schanzreiter works with integrated crop protection measures. The documented site wines are produced from hand-picked, hand-harvested grapes and mature gently over a longer period; some wines are matured in barrique or in wood.
