Why is the slate important?
Because of the dark color red, gray or black there is no reflection of the sun so the soil warms up faster in the morning. For example, if we have snow in January or February, it always melts earlier in the red soil than in the other parts of the vineyard or the region. What is also important is the soil retains the heat longer, which is why we have such a good microclimate. Q6: In a blind tasting, can you identify that red slate character? Yes. Peachy, apricot aromas, exotic fruits on the Auslese wines, and always a long and minerally finish. A little bit of slatiness in the wines, that s what I like, it reminds me a little bit of gasoline. A little bit of petrol character is nice, if it s not too intense – this is due to the red slate. Q7: Apricot or peach is not from botrytis; it s from the slate? Yes, but just for the Riesling. Sylvaner doesn t do well in the red slate; the wines become too earthy in that soil. This soil is just perfect for the Riesling. Q8: Is the red color from i
