The vineyard soils in Lorch
Soil is the basis upon which all else develops. The vine needs to be rooted firmly for stability, requires water and nutrients to grow leaves and roots, oxygen for root respiration and warmth to promote growth. The soil provides the vine with all these vital commodities. The substrate and the genesis of the soil determine the properties of the soil. They control the permeability of the soil for air and water as well as the water retaining capacity.
The instable minerals in the soil determine the nutrient content, and colour and stoniness influence the soils capability for storing and distributing heat at the surface and within the soil body.
The vineyard soils in Lorch
Slate wines minerality and elegance
Riesling wines grown on slate are characterised by their minerality and spiciness. The Rieslings are delicate with an elegant to racy acidity. The Riesling produced on loess soils possesses a harmonious combination of ripe fruits and subtle acidity. The loess enriched slate soils produce a juicy, fruity Riesling which is balanced by a subtle acidity, and is enhanced by the characteristic minerality and intensity of the slate wines.
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