As early as 2,000 years ago, the Romans, having recognized the advantages of the slaty soil on the steep slopes facing the sun, planted here in the Bremmer Calmont the first grapevines. They called the hill calidus mons - the hot hill - for it is a south-facing slope with extremely favourable climatic conditions. The Romans' name also yields the modern name, Calmont. The slopes, set at between 50 and 55°, are Europe's steepest vineyard terraces. Grown here are most outstanding Riesling wines, which at both state and federal levels achieve high awards.