Location and Classification
Schloß is an officially registered single vineyard site in Edesheim. It belongs to the Großlage Ordensgut and to the South Palatinate Wine Route area in the Pfalz. The vineyard register lists the site with 3.2 hectares of planted vineyard area and the site number 810604.
Site Conditions
For Edesheimer Schloss, a mild, sunny climate is described, with protection from the Palatinate Forest. These conditions support a long ripening period. The soils consist of sandy loam, loess and limestone, and are associated with water-retention capacity as well as a mineral character.
Grape Varieties and Wine Style
At Edesheimer Schloss, Pinot varieties, Riesling and Chardonnay are grown, or are described as being particularly suitable. Documented wines from the site include, among others, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Chardonnay, Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris), Gewürztraminer and Riesling. The wines are associated with fine fruit, balance, mineral finesse, and structured and elegant profiles. A documented Spätburgunder is produced as a dry red wine; a Riesling ripens in large wooden casks.
Historical Context
The former princely-bishop’s water castle in Edesheim has been in private ownership since the beginning of the 19th century and has its own vineyard site, Edesheimer Schloss.
