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Kalkberg

single vineyard in the municipality of Duttweiler (Neustadt/Weinstraße, Mittelhaardt-Deutsche Weinstraße area) in the German wine-growing region of The name is derived from the soil conditions. The south-facing vineyard at 125 to 130 metres above sea level with a 5% slope covers 25 hectares of vines. The soil consists of loess with sandy loam in the subsoil and a noticeable amount of tertiary limestone. This soil has a good . It is mainly Pinot Noir and Riesling that are cultivated here. The winery, for example, has a share.

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