Location and area
Vitusberg is a vineyard site in Walluf in the wine-growing region Rheingau in Germany. The planted area covers 11.1 hectares.
Grape varieties and soils
Riesling accounts for 85 per cent of the planting. For Wallufer Vitusberg, Riesling and Spätburgunder are also documented. The soils consist of loam and deep loess loam.
Wine style
The wines are described as being medium-bodied to full-bodied and have a fine or pleasant acidity. Characteristic are pronounced notes of fruit and spice, a balanced acidity structure, and potential for ageing. They ripen early, but can also be stored well.
Name and classification
The name of the vineyard site refers to the saint Vitus and is also linked to the Latin word vitis for vine. The Rheingau is legally designated as a specific German winegrowing district; within it, Vitusberg is listed as a vineyard site in Walluf.
