Location and landscape
The Tannenberg vineyard lies around the Tannenberg hill near Hüttenheim at the foot of the Steigerwald in Bavaria. The areas under vine comprise different aspects as well as flat and steep sections.
Soil and vineyard area
Gipskeuper predominates; in addition, lighter, gravelly subsoils occur. The Hüttenheimer Tannenberg wine-growing area comprises around 75 hectares of vineyards.
Grape varieties and wine style
The most important documented grape varieties include Müller-Thurgau and Silvaner. In addition, Bacchus, Riesling, Scheurebe, Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, Kerner, Traminer, Johanniter, Goldmuskateller, Domina, Dornfelder, Regent and Spätburgunder are grown. Wines from the Gipskeuper soils of the Hüttenheimer Tannenberg are described as having a mineral character and as being powerful, expressive and rich in extract.
History and context
Wine growing in Hüttenheim has been documented since 1199. Historically, wine from Hüttenheim was stored in the cellars of the town’s church fortification. In the official Bavarian wine-growing sites directory, Hüttenheim Tannenberg is assigned to the area Weinparadies and the Großlage Frankenberger Schloßstück.
