Location and classification
Schemelsberg is a vineyard site in Weinsberg in the wine-growing region Württemberg. The VDP lists the site as VDP.GROSSE LAGE® with a classified area of 8.57 hectares.
Aspect and soils
The plots are oriented from south to south-southwest and lie at around 240 to 280 metres above sea level. Their slope gradient is approximately 30 to 40 percent. The soil ranges from loam to loamy clay; gypsum Keuper is given as the geological subsoil.
Varietal and wine
For Schemelsberg, Lemberger is designated as the classified grape variety. The State Winery Weinsberg works in the site. A dry Schemelsberg Lemberger from the 2022 vintage showed a dark ruby-red colour as well as aromas of plum and dark berries, complemented by chocolate and pepper. It had a pronounced tannin structure and a long finish.
