Location and classification
Teufel is a registered vineyard site in Kammerforst, a district of Oberschwarzach in Franconia. The site lies at approximately 49.85448° north latitude and 10.42824° east longitude on the sunny vineyard slopes directly at the foot of the Steigerwald.
Soil
The vineyard site is characterised by Keuper soils, which are locally described as strong Keuper soils.
Wines
Under the designation Kammerforster Teufel, wines made from Silvaner, Domina, Müller-Thurgau, Bacchus and Portugieser are documented. Confirmed are dry Kabinett wines, a sweet Auslese, dry Qualitätsweine, semi-dry wines and a Rotling.
History and wine law
According to local tradition, viticulture in Kammerforst dates back to around 800–900. Teufel is a single site within the Großlage Steige in the Weinpanorama Steigerwald area. The designation Kammerforster Teufel is traced back to the Teufel family based in Oberschwarzach.
