Location and landscape
The Lorch Castle Hill (Lorcher Schlossberg) lies in Lorch in the Rheingau. The vineyard site is located around the Nollig castle ruins and is described as a steep hillside sloping to the south-west.
Soils and grape varieties
The site features calcareous loess. Other characteristic rocks mentioned include slate and quartzite. For the Lorch Castle Hill, Riesling and Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) are listed as the classified grape varieties.
Wine style
The wines from this site are described as spicy and have a fine acidity as well as floral aromas. Documented Rieslings from the Lorch Castle Hill are available in dry, noble-sweet and late-harvest styles.
Classification and vinification
The entry in the Hessian register lists the Lorch Schloßberg as a recognised wine-growing site (Weinlagenbezeichnung) in the Rheingau wine-growing region. The VDP classifies the site as VDP.ERSTE LAGE® with a classified area of 21.00 hectares. For a documented Riesling from the Lorch Castle Hill, spontaneous fermentation and a six-month lees ageing period in tank are given.
