Location and Classification
The Schützenberg is a vineyard site in Berghaupten in the wine-growing region Baden. The classified area covers 8.07 hectares. The VDP lists the site as VDP.ERSTE LAGE®.
Topography and Soil
Facing south to south-east, the site lies at around 220 to 280 metres above sea level and has a slope of 20 to 60 percent. The Schützenberg is classified as a gneiss site. Gneiss-weathering rock and a well-aerated, gently warming weathered-gneiss soil shape the description of the location.
Grape Varieties and Wine Style
Riesling, Weißer Burgunder and Chardonnay are classified for the site. Documented Riesling and Weißburgunder wines are dry and show citrus or stone-fruit aromas, mineral notes, a firm acidity and salty, nutty or earthy elements. A documented Chardonnay is dry and features yellow-fruit, floral, nutty, buttery, vanilla and mineral notes.
Origin of the Name and Winemaking
The name is rooted in a local tradition: at celebrations of the former lordship, the guards (Schützen) positioned themselves at this spot to fire salutes. For the documented wines, gentle harvesting and processing are described. The Weißburgunder was hand-picked, destemmed and pressed directly. The Riesling was gently pressed, fermented in stainless steel and matured on fine lees in stainless steel. For the Chardonnay, fermentation took place in stainless steel and wood with fine-yeast ageing; for the documented vintage, new and used French barriques were specified.
