Location and Aspect
Steinberg is a vineyard site in Niederhausen in the Nahe. The site lies in a gentle bend in the Nahe and is oriented towards the river. It is oriented from south to south-east, lies at an altitude of about 165 to 210 metres, and has a slope inclination of around 30 to 60 percent.
Climate and Soils
The Nahe valley protects Steinberg from westerly winds, while sunlight reflected by the Nahe reaches the site. The soils were formed from Lemberger porphyryite and include stony loam. Volcanic porphyryite and melaphyre shape the subsoil, which has a high proportion of coarse rock fragments. A thin layer of loess covers the stony volcanic porphyry soils; the stated proportion of stones is 74 percent.
Vines and Classification
In the vineyard directory for the 2024 vintage, Steinberg is listed as a single site in the Niederhausen district with 5.6 hectares. The classified grape variety is Riesling; the plantings of Gut Hermannsberg are 100 percent planted with Riesling and include vines aged more than 40 years. The VDP lists Steinberg as VDP.GROSSE LAGE®.
History and Wine Profile
Gut Hermannsberg names 1916 as the first vintage of its Niederhausen Steinberg wine. In 1970, Steinberg was listed among the twelve single sites formed for Niederhausen. The technical description of Steinberg Niederhausen Riesling GG 2023 states an intense mineral character, citrus and lightly yeasty aromas, a harmonious acidity, gentle tannins and a creamy finish.
