Location and classification
Schubertslay is a single-vineyard site in Piesport within the wine-growing region Mosel and in the Bernkastel area. The site lies within the wine-growing area of Piesporter Goldtröpfchen. As an official single-vineyard, Schubertslay carries the vineyard code 410418; the registered vineyard area is less than one hectare.
Orientation and soils
The site, which is oriented from south to south-west, lies at an altitude of 150 to 190 metres and has a slope of 55 to 65 per cent. Small terraces shape the vineyard. The soil consists of slate with a proportion of loam and is described as clay slate. Schubertslay is considered a hot site.
Vines and wine profile
As a designated grape variety, Riesling is listed. In the documented plantings of the Vereinigten Hospitien, there are 1902-rooted, own-root Riesling vines planted on small terraces. The site is described as suitable for powerful dry wines as well as for off-dry and noble sweet Rieslings.
Classification
The VDP lists Schubertslay as VDP.GROSSE LAGE® with a classified area of 0.56 hectares.
