Location and Classification
The Spielberg is an officially designated single vineyard in the municipality of Bad Dürkheim and its cadastral district in the wine-growing region of Pfalz. It belongs to the Großlage Hochmeß and has the wine-growing site number 820303. The documented site is located at 49,476468834192° north latitude and 8,1697999698363° east longitude.
Topography and Soils
The single vineyard is described as a south-west-facing slope with sandstone terraces and limestone outcrops. The subsoil consists of limestone, moisture-retentive loam and sand that warms up quickly; in addition, sandstone terraces and limestone rocks are mentioned. Persistent light winds help to dry the grapes and reduce the risk of rot.
Area and Wines
The total area of the vineyard is given as 14.2 hectares; the official vineyard register lists 13.6 hectares of planted vineyard area. For the Spielberg, Riesling is documented. The Rieslings produced there are described as full-bodied, dry or off-dry, and in part with late-harvest ripeness and ageing potential. The Dürkheimer Spielberg “Schöne Anna” by Karl Schaefer is an off-dry Riesling as a late-harvest wine.
Name and Classification
The name Spielberg is associated with the assumption that a Roman signal tower might have been located at this site. According to the documentation by Karl Schaefer, Anna Bergner sold her vineyard in the Spielberg during her lifetime to the ancestors of the winery. For Karl Schaefer, the Dürkheimer Spielberg is listed with the VDP as VDP.ERSTE LAGE.
