Location in the Rheingau
Steinmorgen is a vineyard site in the Rheingau and lies within the administrative district of Eltville am Rhein, in the Erbach cadastral district. A partial area of the vineyard site is referred to as the Eltviller part of Steinmorgen.
Topography and soils
The classified site Erbacher Steinmorgen is oriented to the south-west, lies at an altitude of 120 to 150 metres above sea level, and has an average slope of 15 per cent. The soil consists of loess clay with gravel; the site is characterised predominantly by deep loess and loess clay with deposits of gravel.
Grape variety and wine character
As a classified grape variety, Riesling is documented. Rieslings from Steinmorgen are described as having a piquant fruit character, with zesty acidity and a mineral character.
History and classification
Steinmorgen is first mentioned in a document of 1211 as “an demo steinmorgen”. The name refers to the stony soil and the historical unit of area Morgen. The VDP lists Erbacher Steinmorgen as a VDP.ERSTE LAGE® with a classified area of 28 hectares.
