Location and classification
The Stollberg, also known as Handthaler Stollberg, is located in Handthal in the Franconian wine-growing region Franconia. The vineyard lies on the edge of the Steigerwald near the Stollburg ruin.
Topography and soil
The classified parcels are oriented to the south to south-west, lie at an altitude of 250 to 280 metres and show a slope gradient of 20 to 45 per cent. The soil is specified as Keuper.
Area and grape varieties
The classified area covers 1.22 hectares; the more broadly defined wine-growing area is described as 6 hectares. Within the classified area, the State Domain Winery (Staatlicher Hofkeller) Würzburg works. The grape varieties listed are Silvaner and Scheurebe. Bacchus was tested at the Handthaler Stollberg in experimental plantings.
Classification and wine
The Handthaler Stollberg is classified as VDP.ERSTE LAGE®. A documented vintage from 2024 is a dry Silvaner and at the same time German quality wine. The wine is described as full-bodied, mineral and structured, with hints of ripe pome fruit.
