Location and Climate
The Stielweg is a vineyard site in Hochheim am Main in the Rheingau. The hillside position lies in a warm microclimate, connected with the proximity to the Main. The name goes back to the Middle High German word “stigel” meaning path, ascent or steep track.
Soils and Relief
The site features loess loam soils with loess, as well as gravelly-sandy tertiary marls. A documented soil profile also includes sand-rich alluvial material and lenses of tertiary Cyrenian marl. The soil is low in lime and comparatively sandy.
Variety and Wine Style
The Stielweg is planted with Riesling; the classified area is stated as 100 per cent Riesling. Documented wines from the site show concentrated fruit, a supple to fresh acidity, and potential for ripening. In the vineyards of the Künstler winery, vines with an age of over 50 years have been documented.
Classification and Cultivation
The Hochheimer Stielweg is classified in the Rheingau as VDP.ERSTE LAGE® . For soil management, deep cultivation, or rigoling, is documented, including for soil preparation prior to a new planting.
