Location and classification
Schloßgarten is the legally registered single vineyard Geisenheimer Schloßgarten in the Rheingau within the municipality of Geisenheim. The vineyard lies a few hundred metres from the River Rhine and is situated in the vicinity of the Geisenheim estates Monrepos, Schönborn and Ostein.
Topography and soils
The south-facing site is at around 90 metres above sea level and has a slope of 3 per cent. The soils consist of alluvial soils with shallow layers of sand and gravel as well as shell limestone; in addition, deeper, calcareous loess and alluvial soils are also described.
Grape variety and wine character
Riesling is documented as the classified grape variety for Geisenheimer Schloßgarten. The area is stated as a classified site with around one hectare at municipal level and 0.71 hectares with the VDP. The VDP lists it as VDP.ERSTE LAGE. The site is associated with full-bodied wines and pronounced fruit acidity.
