Location and classification
Steinacker is a single vineyard in Kirchheim an der Weinstraße in the Mittelhaardt/Deutsche Weinstraße area of the winegrowing region Pfalz. It belongs to the Großlage Schwarzerde and, in the 2024 winegrowing sites register, carries vineyard site number 821718.
Boundaries and area
The boundaries documented in 1971 run in the north and east along the municipal boundary, in the south along state road 520, and in the west along federal highway 271. The planted vineyard area was given in the 2024 winegrowing sites register as 65.1 hectares.
Climate and soils
Steinacker is described as having a cool microclimate and a long growing season. As influences on the local climate, the nearby Orlenberg and the site at the edge of the settlement are cited. The soils consist of loam, clay and marl over calcareous subsoil; water-retaining layers are linked to the long growing season.
Grape varieties and history
For Steinacker, location-specific wines made from Riesling and Spätburgunder are documented, including dry wines. The name Steinacker was entered into the winegrowing sites register by a decision dated 1 June 1971; the associated Großlage Schwarzerde was approved on 24 June 1971.
