Location and classification
The Schloßberg is an officially registered single vineyard site in Bockenheim an der Weinstraße in the Pfalz. It belongs to the Großlage Grafenstück and to the area Mittelhaardt/Deutsche Weinstraße. The vineyard area lies within the Kleinbockenheim cadastral district; for the 2024 harvest, 120.8 hectares of planted vineyard area are recorded.
Topography and soils
The Bockenheimer Schloßberg is described as being situated deeper and more sheltered than other vineyards of the documenting operation. This site favours comparatively warm growing conditions. The soils consist of limestone.
Grape varieties and wine styles
For the Schloßberg, Weißburgunder, Chardonnay, Grauburgunder, Riesling and Spätburgunder are documented. Weißburgunder and Chardonnay are described as the basis for full-bodied, powerful white wines, which are linked with the warmth, nutrient supply and limestone soils. The offerings include, among other things, dry Weißburgunder, Chardonnay, Riesling Kabinett in dry and fine-herb expression, as well as dry Spätburgunder.
Cultivation and maturation
For Schloßberg wines, selective hand harvesting is documented; the specified maximum yield for wines from these single-vineyard sites is 60 hectolitres per hectare. The red Schloßberg wines from Weingut Neiss mature in large wooden barrels or barriques. A Spätburgunder from Weingut Kohl was matured in an oak barrel.
