The name Sonnenberg speaks for itself. 95% are steep slopes, which ideally lean towards the south towards the sun and offer the best conditions for Pinot Noir. Due to its southern orientation and favorable slope, the Sonnenberg in Bad Neuenahr, which is 100-150 m above sea level, is one of the preferred locations that benefit from high levels of solar radiation and a favorable microclimate. The soil is a skeletal conglomerate of greywacke to greywacke slate mixed with loam, loam, loam and loess loam. An almost 5 meter high edge in the lower part of the site clearly shows the type of soil. Scientific studies have identified the warmest spot in the entire Ahr Valley here. The dominant Pinot Noir grape variety produces powerful, full-bodied wines that retain a fruity-elegant character due to the stone content of the soil.Delicate earthy nose, vegetal and herbaceous notes, hint of tobacco, red and some dark berries, juniper notes, some cherries, a hint of tar and dried floral tones. Ripe, quite firm, tart and juicy, relatively dark fruit again, elegant acidity and mature, sandy tannins, delicate smoky and tarry notes in the background, quite prominent mineral notes, good substance and persistence, some depth, very good, juicy, spicy and slightly smoky and again a mineral finish with a hint of pepper and malt. (weinfuehrer.wein.plus October 31, 2020)