Heppenheimer Centgericht Grauburgunder Crescentia VDP. Erste Lage - Domäne Bergstraße / Kloster Eberbach

The Hessian Bergstrasse has been an independent wine-growing region since 1971. Nestled between the rivers Main, Rhine, and Neckar, it is the third smallest in Germany with only around 430 hectares of cultivated land. The Steinberg vineyard, facing south to southwest, has medium to deep, skeletal-rich soil with a fresh texture. The lower part consists of sandy to clayey loam, while the upper part features stony and gritty slate soils. The wall surrounding the vineyard, built by monks in the 18th century, protects the vineyard from cold air and once served as a barrier against grape theft and wild animals. The wine itself impresses with its crystalline minerality, finesse, and elegance, as well as a delicate citrus fruitiness.