Vineyards and soils

THE VILLA HUESGEN TERROIR

The unique combination of steep slopes, slate soils, cool climate and grape variety give the VILLA HUESGEN wines their unmistakable character.
The location of the vineyard with the different soil types in which the vines are rooted, help shape the aromas, acidity and structure of the wine.

The VILLA HUESGEN vineyard site Trabener Würzgarten
nestles directly next to the twin town of Traben-Trarbach. This steep Moselle site with a slope of up to 44% and orientation to the west has a loose blue-grey slate. The soil, which is already heavily weathered in places, gives the wines their clear, cool and mineral structure. The wines are characterised by distinct smoky and herbaceous notes.

The VILLA HUESGEN Grand Cru site Enkircher Steffensberg
belongs to the highest level of the "Prussian site classification of 1868". With a slope of up to 38% and a southern exposure, it offers the vines an optimal sun exposure. The deep soil with good water supply consists of ferruginous red and grey slate and gives the wines their powerful structure and elegance.

The VILLA HUESGEN Grand Cru site Enkircher Zeppwingert
is located on the Starkenburg slope with a west-south-west orientation. The steepest and most terraced site with a slope of up to 51% has a quartzite-rich and ferruginous grey slate soil with a very high heat storage capacity. The vines, which are over 55 years old and are uncrafted, with their low yields produce unique and complex Rieslings. The vineyards are mainly cultivated organically and by hand. By the way, "Wingert" is considered the oldest German term for land planted with vines.

The VILLA HUESGEN Grand Cru site Ürziger Würzgarten
One of the most famous and unique vineyards of the Moselle is located at Ürzig and geologically belongs to the "Wittlicher Senke". The deep, stony, copper-red slate soil ("Rotliegendes") of volcanic origin, is characterised by its good water and heat storage capacity, as well as good aeration. The site is oriented south to east-south-east, with a slope of up to 69%. Exotic, spicy wines with elegant acidity and expressive site character are produced here, as well as a special ripening potential.
"The name of the vineyard refers to a method that was common until the 17th century of blending wines with herbs that were planted in a special spice garden" (from: Weinatlas Deutschland).