Location and classification
The Roterberger Schlossberg is a classified vineyard site in the wine-growing region Württemberg and is classified as VDP.ERSTE LAGE. The vineyard area is assigned to the Stuttgart districts of Rotenberg, Uhlbach and Untertürkheim. Rotenberg belongs to the Untertürkheim borough.
Topography and soils
The west-facing site lies at around 320 to 360 metres above sea level and has a slope gradient of approximately 50 per cent. For the classified Rotenberger Schlossberg, Buntsandstein (Bunter Mergel) has been documented. In the broader Schlossberg area, Keuper-derived weathered soils with marly to sandy loam occur.
Vineyard area and grape varieties
The VDP-classified Rotenberger Schlossberg comprises 3.97 hectares. The grape varieties listed as classified there are Lemberger and Spätburgunder. A parcel designated by Weingut Aldinger as Rotenberger Schlossberg is planted exclusively with Sauvignon Blanc.
Climatic conditions
A vineyard parcel designated as Rotenberger Schlossberg is shaped by cool summer winds.
