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44 GERMAN WINE GROWING REGIONS Saale- A piece of heaven Unstrut
page left: vineyards at the Unstrut small photos above: wine bar in Freyburg (left), Rotkäppchen sparkling wine cellars THE VINEYARDS OF the wine-growing region Saale-Unstrut are located in southern Sachsen- Anhalt near Freyburg and Naumburg, in northern Thüringen around Bad Kösen and in a part of Brandenburg to the southwest of Berlin on about 740 hectares of land. The Werderaner Wachtelberg eight kilometres west of Potsdam measuring six hectares is the northernmost vineyard in Europe which is approved by the EU for the production of quality wine. Here we are at a latitude of about 51 degrees North! The rivers Saale and Unstrut run through an old cultural landscape which is characterised by steep terraces, stone walls, orchards and river meadows. For over 1,000 years, vines have been cultivated here. THE BEAUTY OF THE LANDSCAPE HAS ATTRACTED PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES. The Bronze Age Sky Disk of Nebra for example which was found in 1999 is evidence for the age of this cultural landscape. It is considered the oldest celestial representation of the world. Wine-growing at the Saale and the Unstrut has been documented since 998: There is a deed of donation of Emperor Otto III in which viticulture is mentioned. The average temperature in this region is comparatively low so the local viticulture needs protected vineyards. Especially in the river valleys heat islands are generated whose microclimate allows the grapes to flourish beautifully. The climatic conditions lead to a kind of natural reduction in yield, the harvest amount at the Saale and the Unstrut is an average of only 50 hectolitres per hectare. Müller-Thurgau is the main representative of the grape varieties at the Saale and the Unstrut. The relatively low yields give the wines a special finesse which also benefit Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Silvaner, the second and third most widely grown grape variety. Delicate and lively with fresh acidity – this describes best the character of the fine wines from the Saale, the Unstrut and the Wachtelberg. You should try the wines locally as especially the rare red wines rarely leave the region. Unstrut GERMAN WINE GROWING REGIONS �� Freyburg � Vineyard area: ca. 740 ha, 73% white wine Most important grape varieties: Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder Further information: www.weinbauverband-saale-unstrut.de The sparkling wine cellars Rotkäppchen The vineyard huts The “Stone Picture Book” at Naumburg The “Romantic Road” and the “Skywalk” run along the Saale-Unstrut Wine Route. Castles and palaces such as the Neuenburg and the Rudelsburg, important buildings like Naumburg Cathedral and mystical sites such as the place where the Sky Disk of Nebra was found tell of the cultural history of the country. Freyburg on the Unstrut is considered the secret wine capital of the area. Every year on the second weekend in September, the largest wine festival of the region is held here. Exploring this wine-growing region and its wines, vineyards, wine taverns and seasonal vintners wine bars is a lot of fun as there is a well-developed network of cycle paths, walking tracks and waterways. The largest part of the region is located in the Saale-Unstrut-Triasland conservation area. Saale �� Saale �� 45
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