An exceptional site :
To the west of Wettolsheim, the Steingrubler is situated on a southeast facing hillside between 280 and 350 metres of altitude, covering 22,95 ha. Its clay sandy soils cover a marl soil and calcareous conglomerate from the Oligocene era, partially covered with scree and granite.
Favoured varietals :
The more sandy upper part of the Steingrubler is ideally suited to Riesling. The richer, more limestone lower part is perfect for Gewurztraminer.
Within living memory...
The name Steingrubler recalls the existence of quarries at Wettolsheim as early as 13th century. In 1487, the estate records of Marbach mention the Steingrub vineyard, where the abbey owned numerous vineyards "an den Steingruben".
In 1888, F.-X. Saile noted " Wettolsheim wines are very appreciated, notably those of Steingrubler and Schofflit ".
Typical characteristics :
Steingrubler Grand Cru wines age well. They are rich in aroma, full-bodied and solidly-structured.
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