Location and soils
The Eltviller Sonnenberg is located in Eltville am Rhein in the Rheingau. The classified area comprises 64.00 hectares. The south-facing, strongly sun-exposed vineyard lies at an altitude of around 130 metres and has a slope of roughly 30 percent.
The soils consist mainly of deep loess and loess marl, sometimes with gravel inclusions. For smaller areas, tertiary clay and marl are also mentioned. The deep soils provide good water and nutrient supply.
Grape varieties and wine style
Riesling is the grape variety classified in the VDP profile for the Eltviller Sonnenberg. One estate also grows Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc and Roter Riesling for the site. The wines are described as full-bodied, with mineral acidity and plant-like aromas.
The Eltviller Sonnenberg is classified as VDP.ERSTE LAGE®®. The site was first mentioned in the year 1314.
Cultivation and vinification
For a documented Sonnenberg Riesling, intensive year-round manual work and a clear reduction in yield with selective Spätlese are stated. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and then matured on fine lees.
