The 'Bockstein' is a very steep, south to south-west facing vineyard site in a side valley of the Saar River next to the village of Ockfen. As a result, there is no other steep slope that could throw shadows on its vineyards at any time of the day. The soil consists of coarse grey Devonian slate which heats up easily, even at moderate temperatures. While cool winds blow into the Saar valley, grapes in the Bockstein vineyards dry off naturally and get a thicker skin, which has some advantages for the grapes' health and preservation of flavors.
