The Gambacher Kalbenstein is our „home site“, where we farm 3.5ha of terraced vineyards. Gambach is a good 30 kilometers downstream from Würzburg, which in this case means northwest. The Gambacher Kalbenstein is the last vineyard on this stretch before the River Main winds its way through the low mountain range of Spessart. Gambach itself doesn’t lie on the Main, but on the backside of the Kalbenstein. To get to our vineyards, we always have to cross the wooded area that crowns the top of the Kalbenstein. In return, there is a spectacular view over the Main valley. So it's no wonder that we named our highest plot up here „Himmelslücke“ (= literally „gap in the sky“).

Down from the Main valley, one can see nicely how the Kalbenstein is formed. In the lower area the subsoil is reddish, the vineyard walls and stairs are made of Buntsandstein (red sandstone). Further up, the ground becomes brighter and brighter, we enter the area of Muschelkalk (shell limestone). Almost the entire slope is terraced, divided by stairs and walls into tiny plots. Whoever happens to be standing here immediately suspects that pure manual labor is required in the Kalbenstein. It takes idealism to grow grapes under these conditions with almost no mechanical help. For us, however, it is exactly what we imagine by the harmony between nature and culture. Moreover, the terroir of the Kalbenstein is capable of producing great wines.

The terraces of the Kalbenstein are designated as a nature reserve because the stony southern slope has preserved flora and fauna typical of dry grassland areas. There are not only more than 20 different species of orchids to discover, but also an impressive cultural landscape. This landscape is characterized by a diverse alternation of vineyards, dry grassland areas and numerous retreats for animals, such as hedges and dry stone walls. It implies a special responsibility to work with our vines in this site.