Vineyards on the Moselle: the Heinrichshof sites

The Himmelreich vineyard stretches out just beyond Zeltingen. The grape varieties that make up the diversity of Heinrichshof wines thrive on gently sloping, partly slate-covered soils: Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc. Many of the local and estate wines originate here, as do the characterful single-vineyard wines „Römische Kapelle“ and „In der Heel“.

The Sonnenuhr, a prime location for Rieslings, is characterized by steep slopes and soils of blue Devonian slate, as well as a southwestern orientation. It owes its name to a sundial dating from 1620, which is considered the oldest sundial on the Moselle and still adorns this vineyard today. The “Rotlay” from the Sonnenuhr vineyard is complex and powerful, with lots of slate minerality and yellow aromas. The dry white wine is complemented by a Pinot Blanc ”Reserve“.

Right next to the sundial rises the picturesque Schlossberg hill with the ruins of Rosenburg Castle. This vineyard is also a pure steep slope, characterized by heat-retaining slate soils and a sunny southwest exposure. The wines from this site mature particularly long on the lees and possess expressiveness and depth. At “Tonneau,” the aging in a wooden barrel is recognizable by an additional spiciness.

The GG Rieslingstrauben from the Piesporter Goldtröpfchen vineyard are exchanged with fellow winemaker Stephan Steinmetz for GG Sonnenuhr grapes from the Heinrichshof vineyard. This joint project showcases the two winemakers’ enthusiasm for experimentation, which gives each wine its own unique character through their individual processes and preferences.

The red volcanic and slate soil of the Würzgarten vineyard is synonymous with unique single-vineyard wines that possess exceptional depth and complexity. The bright red steep slope is evidence of a high iron content and has been part of the Heinrichshof winery since 2023. This unusual steep slope produces wines that captivate with their exotic, spicy aromas.