In the valley of the
Rhine – protected by the hills and warmed by the proximity
of the river – ideal conditions for vine growing prevail
in terms of soil and climate.
The extremely long maturing time for the grapes, extending
far into the autumn, gives the Riesling and Spätburgunder
grapes that grow here in these northern wine growing areas
of Germany their particular character. The slow maturing
process under changing weather conditions, as well as the
constant alternation between warm days and cool nights as
autumn approaches, intensify the aroma and heighten the
wine's fruitiness.
Bacharacher HahnThe
Bacharacher Hahn is one of the best and most famous vineyards
located directly on the banks of the Rhine. According to the
VDP Mittelrhein classification, “Große Gewächse”
can be cultivated here. The site is owned almost completely
by us. At the foot of the hill we grow Spätburgunder
grapes, on the steep slopes above this our Riesling grapes
thrive in the blue Devonian slate soil.
The Hahn is a typical steep slope
vineyard, with an inclination of approx. 60%, rising up
directly from the banks of the Rhine and opening to the
south-southeast. The dark slate stone stores the heat of
the day and feeds it slowly to the vine. The intensity of
the sun's rays is heightened by its reflection on the surface
of the river.
Wallufer Walkenberg Our
top site in the Rheingau, Wallufer Walkenberg, is a wind-protected
hill site at the foot of the Taunus mountains in the upper
Rheingau region. According to the guidelines of the traditional
Rheingau wine estates, the Walkenberg is one of the classified
sites, that is to say, is one of the best vineyards in the
region on which the “Erste Gewächs” may be
cultivated.
Our Spätburgunder and Riesling
vines thrive here in rich loess loamy soil. The vineyard
opens to the southwest and lies 100 – 120 metres above
sea level (NN). The micro-climate here is influenced by
the proximity of the Rhine. Below the vineyard are old mills
where formerly the fulling (Walk)of felt took place, the
treading of the material as in the treading of grapes: hence
the name of the site.
The work in the vineyards in Walluf
is done by a specially trained employee in keeping with
the rules of integrated viticulture. On the day of the harvesting
the grapes are transported intact to Bacharach where they
are then pressed. The vinification and the marketing are
also carried out in Bacharach.
