Location and classification
Steinacker is a single vineyard site in Lehrensteinsfeld in the wine-growing region Württemberg. Under wine law, the site belongs to the area Württembergisch Unterland and to the Großlage Salzberg. The historical cadastre map from 1834 also records Steinacker in connection with today’s cadastral districts of Lehrensteinsfeld, Ellhofen and Weinsberg.
Topography and grape varieties
For the vineyards of Steinacker in Lehrensteinsfeld, slopes with an inclination of up to 55 percent are specified. Riesling is documented as the characteristic grape variety of the site. In addition, wines are recorded as Lehrensteinsfelder Steinacker made from Schwarzriesling, Spätburgunder and Samtrot.
Wine styles
Dry and semi-dry Rieslings are documented, as well as a brut sparkling wine and red wines. Despite Württemberg’s strong red-wine tradition, Steinacker is particularly associated with Riesling.
