Doosberg

single vineyard in the municipality of Oestrich in the German wine-growing region of Rheingau. The name is derived from "Dachsberg", as the predominant loess soils are particularly suitable for the numerous badger burrows that used to exist here. The south to south-west facing vineyards at 90 to 150 metres above sea level with slopes of 5 to 27% cover over 100 hectares of vines. The eastern, higher area forms a hilltop from where the vineyards slope to the south-west. The soils consist mainly of deep loess and loess loam interspersed with quartzite and gravel. They have a good water retention capacity, especially in the lower part of the site.

Einzellage Doosberg in Oestrich im Rheingau

A constant wind blows here, which is particularly beneficial in autumn, as it allows the moisture from fog or rain to dry out, protecting the grapes from fungal attack. The Riesling variety in particular is cultivated here. The wineries Brueder Eser, Dr Corvers-Kauter, Eser August, F.B. Schönleber, Geheimrat J. Wegeler Erben, Hirschmann Christoph, Kühn Peter Jakob, Querbach, Rothenbach Fritz and Spreitzer Andreas & Bernd, for example, have shares in the site.

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