In earlier times, rose bushes were planted at the end of each vine row because their leaves are particularly susceptible to powdery mildew (Oidium). This allowed vintners to know when special attention was needed: once the rose leaves turned white, it was only a matter of time before the vine leaves would be affected as well. Around our vineyards, we have planted wild roses, old varieties of plums, and cherries.
On this fully southeast-facing slope, with abundant coarse stones, our Pinot Noir (clone 777 from Burgundy) has been growing since 2001. Just a few steps away, on our second Rosenberg vineyard, grows Pinot Noir (clone 943 from Burgundy). Rosenberg is thus the nurturing ground for our little diva and our big diva. “Who deserves to be showered with red roses?” – a diva!
Along the ridge of the slope, we have a mixed oak forest that acts as a natural air conditioner, lowering temperatures during the night. Even though the slope is very sun-exposed, the vineyard benefits from the coolness of the forest, allowing delicate, elegant Pinot Noir to flourish.
