Sites & Grape Varieties

The most favourable conditions for viticulture in Germany are the south and southwest-facing slopes of protected valleys, e. g. along the Rhine and its tributaries as well as the valleys of the Elbe, Saale and Main rivers. The exposure to sunlight is more intense on slopes than on flat sites and slopes with a southern exposure also profit from longer periods of sunshine.

Germany's total vineyard area is divided into a number of geographical units.

The most important geograhical unit for German wine is one of the 13 specified wine-growing regions, subdivided into smaller appellations, e. g. Bereich (district), Grosslage (collective vineyard site) and Einzellage (individual vineyard site). Over the years, several of the Grosslage names have become so well-known that they virtually function as brands, particularly in the German supermarket trade and in export markets. Usually, Germany's top-quality wines bear the name of an Einzellage.

All Bürgerspital sites are Einzellagen (individual vineyard sites) and located in the heart of the specified wine-growing region Franken (Franconia).

Map German wine-growing regions

Futher information about German wine 

 

 

Würzburger Innere Leiste

 

Würzburger Stein
We only cultivate classical varietals (Riesling, Silvaner, Weißer Burgunder, Gewürztraminer, Rieslaner, Scheurebe) on some 30 hectares in the world-renowned location Würzburger Stein. Its terroir being a rare combination of the micro-climate, soil and the slope inclination, direction and proximity to the river - offers wines of the very highest quality. Right in the middle of the Wuerzburger Stein is the vineyard "Stein-Harfe" (= stone harp) which is in our proud possession.

More Bürgerspital Sites:

Würzburger Stein-Harfe
Würzburger Pfaffenberg
Würzburger Abtsleite
Randersackerer Teufelskeller
Randersackerer Pfülben
Frickenhäuser Kapellenberg
Veitshöchheimer Sonnenschein
Thüngersheimer Scharlachberg


Map Bürgerspital Sites

White Bürgerspital Grape Varieties:

Müller-Thurgau
Silvaner
Riesling
Weißer Burgunder
Grauer Burgunder
Scheurebe
Bacchus
Rieslaner
Gewürztraminer


Red Bürgerspital Grape Varieties:


Domina
Blaufränkisch
Spätburgunder