Falkenstein
A trump card in the valley
At the point where the Saar flows into the Mosel, people have lived since the Bronze Age. Affectionately known as "Konzer Tälchen" in the region, Falkenstein is now located in the Saar Valley. But it was not always as we know it today. More than forty million years ago, a circulation valley of the Saar River was located to the east of Konz. Nowadays, mainly Pinot Blanc and Riesling grow in the narrow Konz valley, which winds through the rock.
The small valley winds through gray slate weathered soils with quartzite sandstone. Wines from the Falkensteiner Hofberg have their own typical character: racy, cool and elegant. They have a finely chiseled crisp acidity. Falkenstein plays its trump card especially in warmer years. Then the rather cool site shines with its special spicy-herbal characteristics.
Profile
| Total area | Approx. 16 hectares of which 14 hectares belong to Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier |
| Height | 190–230 meters above the sea level |
| Orientation | South to southwest |
| Inclination | 10 – 20 % |
| Soils | Soil predominantly grey slate with quartzite and sandstone |
| Particularities | Falkenstein plays its trump card especially in warmer years. It is at this time this rather cool terroir shines with its particular spicy and herbaceous characteristics |
| Type of wine | The wines have a unique brilliance and finesse. They are Saar type with a finely chiseled, crisp acidity and appear very fresh, mineral and fragrant |