Erdener Treppchen

The name Erdener Treppchen derives from a historic stone staircase that centuries ago provided access to the steep vineyards. Yet the long history of viticulture at this site reaches even further back: in 1998, an ancient Roman wine press from the second century was discovered here — the oldest known of its kind — a striking testament to early winemaking on the Moselle.

The vineyards of the Erdener Treppchen lie at altitudes between 100 and 260 metres above sea level, with gradients of 50 to 80 per cent. Heat-retaining dry stone walls run through the steep parcels, which are predominantly planted with Riesling in traditional single-stake training and define the landscape.

The soil consists of red slate with a high rock content, interspersed with blue clay. This combination lends the wines their mineral character, structure and depth. Together with site, microclimate and manual labour, Rieslings of tension, elegance and clear provenance are created.