Kirchberg is still considered one of the classic premium terroirs in Burgenland and is one of our Höpler Estate’s top sites.
Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, St. Laurent, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon ripen beautifully on its slopes. The reflection from Lake Neusiedl and the mild Pannonian climate ensure that the fruits ripen perfectly and develop their typical flavour.

Single Vineyard: Grüner Veltliner Kirchberg and Blaufränkisch Kirchberg
Aspect: South-eastern direction 8-12% gradient
Soil: Light brown soil with chalk pebbles and larger stones. At 50cm depth there is chalk bedrock mixed with sandy loam.
Characteristics: A prized site and at 8ha our largest vineyard. First planted by the Cistercean Monks in 1203. We produce two highly regarded single vineyard wines from this site

Size of the soil shape: 255 ha = 1.1% of the mapped area
Location and occurrence: Landscape area “Leithagebirge”; on back and slopes, even to slightly sloping; in the upper floor. Jois, Neusiedl am See and Winden am See.
Soil type Eurendsina from limestone rubble (detritic Leitha limestone).
Water conditions: Dry; low storage capacity, moderate permeability
Horizons: (each lower limit in cm) A (20-40); AC (60-70); Cv (100)
Soil type and coarse fraction: A, AC sandy loam with moderate to high coarse content (gravel, stones, coarse stones)
Cv calcareous rubble
Humus conditions: A, AC slightly humus to medium humus
Lime content: Very calcareous
Soil reaction: Neutral to alkaline
Risk of erosion: Not endangered
Machinability: Processing made difficult by coarse fraction
Natural land value: Medium-quality arable land
Other Information: When using arable fields, the Ap-Horizont (0-25/30cm), when using the vineyards, Arig-Horizont (0-40cm)

Varietal: Pinot Noir
Aspect: South-eastern slope with a view over Lake Neusiedl
Soil: Sandy clay with a pebbly under layer and isolated lime stones
Characteristics: A simply excellent Pinot site. Our premium single vineyard Pinot Noir Rosenberg is born here!

Size of the soil shape: 2517 ha = 9,4% of the mapped area.
Location and occurrence: Slopes, backs, planes; flat to slightly sloping; in all upper floors. with the exception of Neufeld a. d. L.
Soil type: Chernosem from calcareous fine sediments (Tertiary, loess).
Water conditions: Moderately dry; moderate to high storage capacity, moderate permeability.
Horizons: (each lower limit in cm) A1p (20-30); A2 (50-60); C (100).
Soil type and coarse fraction: Sandy loam or loamy silt, e.g. Sometimes also clay, occasionally a small coarse fraction (gravel, gravel) possible in the A1p horizon
Humus conditions: A1p medium humus. A2 weak to moderately humus
Lime content: Very calcareous
Soil reaction Alkaline.
Risk of erosion Moderately endangered wind and z. T. moderately at risk of being washed away.
Machinability: Easy to work with
Natural land value: High-quality arable land
Other Information: Medium-heavy tertiary sediments predominate as the starting material. Loess deposits are adjacent to the KB. Mattersburg, in Zillingtal, Wulkaprodersdorf, Siegendorf and Eisenstadt. In Großhöflein, Kleinhöflein and Zillingtal there is also clay as a soil type, in Oslip the C-horizon consists occasionally of clayey sand. In Siegendorf there are approx. 2 hectares southwest of the Rochus Chapel on a steep slope (not shown separately in the map). When using the vineyard, there is a risk of chlorosis with a very high lime content.
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Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
Aspect: South-facing
Soil: Balance of clay, sand and silt. In lower regions, a strong presence of limestone and slate
Characteristics: Wonderful red wine site for wines with a high mineral content

Size of the soil shape: 130 ha = 0.6% of the mapped area
Location and occurrence: Landscape area Leithaberg- on middle and lower slopes or slope flattening, even to slightly inclined; in the upper floor
Soil type: Calcareous loose sediment brown earth from fine and coarse colluvial material.
Water conditions: Well supplied by slope water; moderate permeability, moderate storage power.
Horizons: (each lower limit in cm) A (20-40); From 100.
Soil type and coarse fraction: A sandy loam with a high coarse content (gravel, stones) AB loam, occasionally also sandy loam with a high coarse content (gravel, stones)
Humus conditions: A, AB slightly humus to medium humus; Rubble
Lime content: A Very calcareous
Soil reaction: Neutral
Risk of erosion: Not endangered
Machinability: Processing made difficult by coarse fraction
Natural land value: High-quality arable land
Other Information: When using arable fields, the Ap-Horizont (0-25 / 30 cm), when using the vineyards, Arig-Horizont (0-40 cm)

Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
Aspect: South-facing
Soil: Mix of limestone clay, sand and silt. In lower regions, and a high % of limestone at 50cm and deeper
Characteristics: This site is a good all-rounder. It is fairly flat and the soil retains moisture in hotter years

Varietal: Grüner Veltliner
Aspect: West-facing
Soil: Clay, limestone rocks, gravel, sand
Characterisitcs: Steeper gradient a drier site

Size of the soil shape: 130 ha = 0.6% of the mapped area
Location and occurrence: Landscape area “Leithagebirge”; on the back and upper slopes, even to slightly sloping; in the upper floor
Soil type: Eurendsina from limestone rubble (detritic Leitha limestone).
Water conditions: Very dry; high permeability, low storage capacity
Horizons: (each lower limit in cm) A (20-25); AC (35-40); Cv (100)
Soil type and coarse fraction: A sandy loam or loam with moderate AC up to a high proportion of coarse (gravel, stones, coarse stones) Cv rock weathering (limestone rubble)
Humus conditions: A, AC strongly humic
Lime content Very calcareous, carbonate content rising over 20%
Soil reaction: Alkaline
Risk of erosion: Not endangered
Machinability: In the case of arable land, processing made more difficult due to coarse fraction; Easy to drive on when using grassland
Natural land value: Low-quality arable land, low-quality grassland
Other Information: In the upper floor. Winden am See can be found in hilltops with small areas of shallow Eurendsinen, which have been assigned to this type of soil for cartographic reasons

Varietals: St Laurent
Aspect: West
Soil: Quartz-slate soil
Characteristics: Cooler site, particularly suitable for early ripening varietals

Size of the soil shape: 15 ha = 0.1% of the mapped area
Location and occurrence: Landscape area “Leithagebirge”; on the summit including the ridge of the Hackelsberg to the northeast on the upper floor. Jois, even to slightly inclined
Soil type: Crystalline slate tendrils
Water conditions: Very dry; very high permeability, very low storage capacity
Horizons: (each lower limit in cm) A (10); Cv (20-30); Cn (100)
Soil type and coarse fraction: A sandy silt with a very high coarse content (gravel, stones). Cv predominantly coarse fraction (grit, stones); heavily weathered rock. Cn rock
Humus conditions: A very humic; Mold mud
Lime content: Lime-free
Soil reaction: Acidic
Risk of erosion: Not endangered
Machinability: Easy to drive on
Natural land value: Low-quality grassland, pasture

Varietals: Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Aspect: South East
Soil: Sand, clay, gravel and limestone
Characteristics: 

Size of the soil shape: 437 ha = 1.6% of the map area
Location and occurrence: Backs, planes, slopes; flat to slightly sloping; in all upper floors Exceptions from Großhöflein, Klingenbach, Neufeld a. d. L., Siegendorf i. B., Oggau and Trausdorf a. d. W.
Soil type: Rendsina made of limestone or limestone rubble (Leitha limestone, sand-lime brick)
Water conditions: Moderately dry; moderate storage power, moderate permeability
Horizons: (each lower limit in cm) A1p (20-30); A2 (40-60); C (100)
Soil type and coarse fraction: A1p, A2 loam or sandy loam with a moderate to high coarse content (stones, gravel). C Standing or worn rock
Humus conditions: A1p, A2 medium humus; Rubble
Lime content: Very calcareous
Soil reaction: Alkaline
Risk of erosion: Not endangered
Machinability: Processing by coarse fraction and z. T. Heavy soil type difficult
Natural land value: Medium-quality arable land
Other Information: The areas are mostly used as vineyards. The lime content fluctuates mainly between 20 and 40%

Varietals: Chardonnay and Zweigelt
Aspect: South East
Soil: Clay, gravel and limestone mix
Characteristics: A warmer site suitable for more heat resistant varietals

Varietals: Pinot Blanc and Zweigelt.
Aspect: South East, gradient 8%.
Soil:
Characteristics: 

Size of the soil shape: 239 ha = 0.9% of the map area
Location and occurrence: Back, slopes; even to pending; in all upper floors. with the exception of Neufeld a. d. L., Oggau, Siegendorf i. B. and Trausdorf a. d. W.
Soil type: Rendsina made of limestone or limestone rubble (Leitha limestone, sand-lime brick)
Water conditions: Dry; low storage capacity, high permeability.
Horizons: (each lower limit in cm) Ap (20-30); C1 (50); C2 (100).
Soil type and coarse fraction: Ap sandy loam with moderate coarse content (crushed stone, gravel, stones, gravel). C1 loamy sand or sandy loam with moderate coarse content (stones, gravel). C2 standing or worn rock
Humus conditions: Ap middle humos; Rubble
Lime content: Very calcareous
Soil reaction: Alkaline
Risk of erosion: z. T. moderately at risk of being washed away
Machinability: Easy to work with
Natural land value: Low to medium quality arable land
Other Information: The areas are often used as vineyards, but there is a risk of chlorosis if the lime content is very high. The lime content fluctuates strongly – in the Ap horizon between under 10 and 40% and in the C1 horizon between 50 and over 60%