Location and landscape
The Laudenbacher Sonnberg lies in Laudenbach in the Badische Bergstraße wine-growing region within the wine-growing region of Baden. The vineyard site is to the east of Laudenbach at around 130 metres above sea level. The vineyard soils are characterised by loess.
Grape varieties and wines
For vineyard areas on the Laudenbacher Sonnberg, Riesling, Silvaner, Souvignier Gris, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Cabernet Cortis, Monarch and Pinot Noir are documented. Under the designation Laudenbacher Sonnberg, wines made from Riesling, Müller-Thurgau and Spätburgunder are also listed.
Wine styles and ageing
Documented are dry Riesling Kabinett, dry Müller-Thurgau Qualitätswein as well as delicately off-dry Spätburgunder Weißherbst. The wines are predominantly made in a dry style; red wines mature in oak barrels, while for white wines a mash fermentation is sometimes used.
Wine-law designations
The designation Laudenbacher Sonnberg appears on wines of the Qualitätsstufen Baden Qualitätswein and Baden Prädikatswein, including Riesling Kabinett and Spätburgunder Weißherbst.
