Location and designation
St. Johännser is a documented vineyard designation near Markgröningen in the wine-growing region Württemberg. As a single-vineyard site, Sankt Johännser is assigned to the larger Großlage Schalkstein within the specific Württemberg wine-growing region.
Landscape and geology
The viticultural landscape around Markgröningen comprises sun-exposed slopes with terraced vineyards and dry stone walls. Muschelkalk, including Oberer Muschelkalk, is documented for the area. On the steep slopes, shallow, dry soils occur; Muschelkalk was also used for the dry stone walls of the vineyards.
Climate and cultivation
Markgröningen has a mild climate with an average annual temperature of around 9 °C and an average annual rainfall of around 650 mm. The vineyard areas of St. Johännser are predominantly divided into small parcels. Historically, viticulture there was carried out largely by part-time winegrowers. Plant protection checks and work on the leaves are also documented; for the fruit zone, an early, vigorous leaf pruning was recommended.
History and wines
The name St. Johännser is derived from a chapel dedicated to Saint John, which stood in the vineyards until about the 16th century. Under this designation, Riesling is documented as Qualitätswein, Lemberger Weißherbst, as well as a red blend made from Trollinger and Lemberger.
