The grapes come from the hottest location in Freinsheim, "Schwarzes Kreuz". The dry gravel and sand soils are the basis for powerful red wines. The cuvée focuses on the Merlot grape, complemented by St. Laurent, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Sow buckwheat, clover, radish to root the soil and attract beneficial insects. Introduction of horse manure as natural fertilization. Removal of double shoots, clearing of the grape zone. The grapes for the second wine from "Das Kreuz" are harvested by hand, sorted again in the winery and destemmed. The grapes enter their fermentation tanks without pumping. After a short maceration period, the mash ferments spontaneously with natural yeasts. Aging in new and used barriques for 20 months.