Point

Facts:

Town:
Spitz
Size in ha:
2,63
Altitude in m:
236 - 252
Average Slope in %:
9
Max. Slope in %:
17
Insolation in hours per year:
2078
Distance to Danube in m:
1.128
Labour required in h:
900
First documentary evidence:
1365

Description

Point refers to the area at the foot of the Setzberg, Zornberg and Offenberg. The eroded weathered material accumulated in this cone, and thanks to its depth and water storage capacity, it provides the ideal substrate for Grüner Veltliner.

Soil Profile Spitzer Point

Due to erosion and gravity, a deep and heavy soil developed at the foot of the Setzberg farther inland: the Spitzer Point vineyard. Colluvial deposits of paragneiss, several metres thick, ensure a balanced water supply even in hot and dry summers. Moreover, the humus-rich topsoil improves water absorption and the water storage capacity, and supplies the vines with all the essential nutrients. Compared to other footslope locations, the Spitzer Point has a heavier soil texture. Grüner Veltliner wines respond to these conditions, achieving a balanced structure, dense, full body, and a long finish.