Winegrowers

Award-winning wines in harmony with nature - the goal has long been reached: In 2008, the winery celebrated 25 years of organic viticulture and has been honored in recent years at many national and international competitions for the special quality of wine. The winery is a member of ECOVIN and Bioland. The winery in the historic estate next to the walls of the imperial palace of Charlemagne is run since 1988 by Birgit and Arndt Werner. 10 hectares of vineyards on the slopes to the Rhine and Selztal are planted with 55% red wine and 45%...

The wine-growing domain Oppenheim was founded in 1895 by Ernst Ludwig Grand Duke of Hessen and near Rhein. Of all state vineyards in Rhineland-Palatinate, it is the only one of the Verband der Prädikatsweingüter (VDP). 23 hectares of vineyards are now owned by the domain operation. Including many in the top locations of the Rhine terrace: Oppenheimer Herrenberg, Oppenheimer Sackträger and Niersteiner Glöck (in sole ownership). In the basement, Thorsten Eller has been director of the cellar for two years. It is his...

The family winery is located in the tourist town of Gau-Algesheim. Moderate yields through sustainable management are the endeavor of winemaker Klaus Hattemer. With utmost care he produces wholesome and fruity wines and sparkling wines. His special passion is his own Winzersekt, which is produced on the estate. High awards have been achieved here for years. Enjoyment tip: In winter and in spring, the Hattemer family welcomes guests in their Gutsausschank with great wines and culinary delights from the Gutsküche.

Viticulture since 1600 - the Petersberg family, which is visible from afar, is the home of the Flick winegrower family in Bechtolsheim. Three generations are pulling together here. Birgit and Ulrich provide with vigor and drive for the vineyards, Marlies and Günter are with experience and energy to the side. The young generation, Katharina (viticulture technician) and Alexander (Dipl.-Ing. Weinbau), bring a breath of fresh air to the cellar and to sales. Many ideas and a great dose of experimentation of the young winemakers ensure...

Cross-generational know-how, a lot of feeling, a vision, top wines - these are the cornerstones of the Braunewell winery philosophy, which is located at the gates of Mainz in the illustrious Essenheim - high above the Selztal valley. Traditional grape varieties and international classics are in the vineyards of the family estate of Axel and Ursula Braunewell, which can trace its roots back to the year 1655. In the wines of the Braunewells, the signature of the sons Christian and Stefan becomes ever stronger. With a great education, rich...

The traditional winery is located in the middle of Guntersblum. At present, three generations live in the old Frankish courtyards with their striking tower. Head of winery Fred Oswald cultivates 20 hectares of vineyards. The vineyards on the Rheinterrasse are mainly planted with classic grape varieties: Silvaner, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau and Pinot are the main varieties. To excite the natural aroma potential of the grapes, he takes the winery the risk of late harvest and reduces the yield. The vinification and the...

Passion is a top priority at the Clemens winery. This has already been transferred to the younger generation, because the success of their parents Elmar and Petra in national and international competitions makes the three girls very proud. The first own wines have already been filled by Ronja and Selina and rewarded with high own awards. After their training, the two then climb into the amily businss, that has been existing since 1945. New ideas for improving quality and for marketing measures are already being tackled - this is never...

Winemaker Alexander Baumann and his wife Chris run the Weingut Domhof in Guntersblum. Before he took over the business in 2004, he completed his training as a winemaker and viticulture technician. He completed part of his training in the renowned wine-growing company Keller in Flörsheim-Dalsheim and with the Keth family in Offstein. As the name suggests, Domhof has a lot of history in the walls of this winery. Once the estate belonged to the cathedral convent Worms and in 1874 passed into family ownership. Wine has been produced here...