Location and Classification
Senn is an officially registered single vineyard in the municipal and cadastral area of Kleinkarlbach in the Palatinate. It belongs to the Großlage Höllenpfad in the area of Mittelhaardt–Deutsche Weinstraße. On 15 October 2024, 23.6 hectares of vineyard area were recorded.
Aspect and Soils
The site is described as warm and south-facing. Its geological features include soils formed from the weathering of limestone as well as gravel; in addition, light terrace gravel is mentioned.
Documented Wines
From Senn, wines of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Gewürztraminer are documented. These include a dry rosé and a sweet Gewürztraminer. For a dry rosé from the 2022 vintage, the maturation in a large traditional wooden cask is described. For a dry Senn wine from the same vintage, strong yield reduction, a long maceration time and 18 months' maturation in French oak are also documented.
