Ürziger Würzgarten

The Ürziger Würzgarten is one of the most renowned vineyard sites on the Moselle. Its name dates back to the Middle Ages, when so-called spiced wines were highly valued. The present-day Würzgarten was originally a herb garden, owned in the 13th century by Godefridius Th. Wurzegard. To this day, the name stands for a site of strong character and distinctive identity.

Striking is the bright red soil of volcanic rock and slate that makes the Würzgarten unmistakable. The high iron concentration in the soil is responsible for this colouring and shapes the expression of the wines. The vineyard lies at altitudes between 110 and 200 metres above sea level.

With a gradient of up to 80 per cent, the Würzgarten is among the classic steep sites of the Moselle. The southerly to south-easterly orientation ensures maximum sun exposure and optimal ripening conditions. The interplay of soil, site and microclimate lends the wines from the Ürziger Würzgarten their depth, spice and unmistakable provenance.