Location and classification
The Schloßberg is an officially classified single-vineyard site in Cochem in the winegrowing area of Burg Cochem on the Mosel in Germany. The vineyard lies below or in the vicinity of Reichsburg Cochem.
Steep slope and slate
The Cochemer Schloßberg is farmed as a steep vineyard site. In connection with the vineyards, slate is documented; part of the vines grows below a prominent red slate outcrop. Where no rack railway is available, grapes from parts of the Schloßberg are transported using a winch and sledges.
Varieties and wine styles
Riesling, Rivaner and Spätburgunder are documented from the Schloßberg. Riesling is made dry, delicately off-dry, semi-dry as well as as Spätlese and Auslese. For Spätburgunder, dry wines and Rosé are documented.
Maturation
A documented 2022 vintage Spätburgunder from the Cochemer Schloßberg matured for two years in barriques and was bottled unfined.
