Location and Classification
Urbelt is an officially registered single vineyard in Konz-Filzen in the Saar area of the wine-growing region Mosel. In the vineyard register, the site is listed under the Großlage Scharzberg and has the site number 460209. It lies in the cadastral district of Filzen of Konz.
Area and Topography
For Urbelt, the vineyard register shows an area of 3.2 hectares in 2024. Descriptions by local producers classify the site as steep; for individual sections, up to 85 percent slope gradient as well as an exposure between west and south-west are given.
Soils and Vines
Urbelt is described as having grey Devonian slate soils, which feature a high proportion of stones as well as deep, water-bearing layers. Riesling is documented as the most important grape variety. Parts of the site are planted with old vines that are deeply rooted; one producer dates the planting of their old vines to the years 1969 to 1972.
Wine Styles and History
Documented Rieslings from Urbelt are made dry, fruity or off-dry, as well as made in an noble sweet style. According to a local producer, the area was previously called colloquium.
