Location
Storchenbrünnle is a named vineyard site in Sickershausen, a district of Kitzingen in Bavaria. The site belongs to the Franconian winegrowing region.
Climate and Topography
Sickershausen lies in the Maingau climate zone. For Storchenbrünnle, a south-westerly aspect and a slope of 20 to 40 percent have been recorded.
Soil and Grape Variety
The area is associated with shell-bearing limestone. For this area, boundary dolomite from the Schwanberg region is also described over a clay-containing layer, which can hold back groundwater and bring forth the spring that gives the site its name. A vineyard table from 1993 lists the site as around seven hectares and names Müller-Thurgau as the most important grape variety.
Classification and History
The name Sickershäuser Storchenbrünnle was entered on 10 September 1971 under number KT 5 into the register of winegrowing sites of the government of Lower Franconia. In the Bavarian vineyards register, the site is assigned to the MainSüden area and the Großlage Schloßberg (Rödelsee).
