Segnitz

Segnitz is located in the Middle Main Valley within the natural regional unit Mainfränkische Platten. The built-up area lies on the valley floor of the Main, while the vineyards extend along the western steep slope and in the adjacent slope area. The Main Valley to the west of Segnitz serves as a cold-air collection area.

The municipality belongs to the dry, warm and comparatively low-rainfall Main Franconian climate. The average annual temperature is around 8.5 to 9 °C, and annual precipitation is approximately 550 to 650 millimetres. On the Main terrace, Upper Pleistocene river gravels occur; Pararendzinas developed there and, locally, calcareous Colluvisols from gravelly sand to sandy loam.

Segnitz is a wine-growing municipality in the wine-growing region Franken. The vineyard areas are assigned to the MainSüden area and comprise, according to the municipality, about 20 hectares. The most important grape varieties grown are Müller-Thurgau and Silvaner; in addition, among others, Bacchus, Kerner, White Burgundy, Riesling, Traminer, Scheurebe and Rieslaner, as well as red grape varieties, are documented. The wines are offered as still wines by the small measure and as sparkling wines under the name Sekt.

The Pfaffensteig lies at about 236 metres above sea level and is oriented south-southeast. The site has weathered shell limestone soils; in the Sonnenstuhl section there is a stony, skeletal-rich soil. There, Silvaner, Chardonnay and White Burgundy are planted above all; in Pfaffensteig, Scheurebe and Rieslaner are also planted. The name recalls the historical route taken by Catholic clergy between Segnitz and Zeubelried.

The Zobelsberg reaches about 243 metres above sea level and is oriented to the east. Its weathered shell limestone is overlain by a loamy covering layer; Müller-Thurgau and Bacchus are documented there. The name goes back to the Zobel family from Giebelstadt, who previously exercised part of the local manorial authority.