The 12 hectare vineyard of Wehlener
Klosterberg is located in a small tributary valley on the left side of the
The southeast-facing vineyard reaches from
210 to 240 meters above sea level. The roots of the vines grow into medium-deep
clay slate soil having a high stone content. The Riesling wines from this
vineyard are comparable with the filigree elegance of wines from the
The name of this vineyard can presumably be traced back to a convent which originally existed on the present-day location of the Machern convent, "Kloster Machern".