Location and classification
Scheinberg is an officially recorded vineyard site in Euerdorf-Wirmsthal in the Franconian wine-growing region of Bavaria. The Bavarian wine sites register assigns it to the area of Frankens Saalestück and the large site of Burg (Hammelburg). Wirmsthal is situated in a valley between Haarberg/Scheinberg and Siebenberg.
Soil and exposure
The vineyards on the Wirmsthal Scheinberg are located on south-facing slopes. Muschelkalk is documented as the underlying soil type.
Grape varieties and wine style
Silvaner, Bacchus, Müller-Thurgau, Domina and Pinot Meunier are planted on the Wirmsthal Scheinberg. A documented Silvaner from the Wirmsthal Scheinberg is a German quality wine, made dry.
Viticulture in Wirmsthal
Viticulture in Wirmsthal is documented as far back as the early eighth century; the first documentary mention of the settlement dates to approximately the year 1303. The Wirmsthal Scheinberg has been described since 1971 as the only vineyard site of Wirmsthal. Documented work and vinification methods by a producer include the use of a flock of sheep in the vineyard and outdoor areas, spontaneous fermentation, as well as a six-month maturation of the white wines on full lees. The red wine matures for nine months on full lees in Spessart oak wood.
