Wine knowledge from the Palatinate – Terroir, grape varieties & sustainable viticulture

What makes a great Riesling? How do granite, limestone marl, colored sandstone, and slate shape a wine's character? And why are PiWi grape varieties like Cabernet blanc the future of sustainable viticulture?
In our wine knowledge section, we'll take you into the world of terroir, climate, soils, grape varieties, and Palatinate wine culture – straight from our family winery, established in 1788. At the same time, with a wink and Palatinate charm, we'll give you a glimpse behind the scenes of our winery. Enjoy our WineTalk!

Wine Knowledge

Der Herbst steht vor der Tür

the final preparations for the 2022 harvest are underway:

The holes in the rubber boots are plugged,

the grape press and the wine cellar are cleaned,

the scissors sharpened

fetched the grape wagons from the garage,

AND the harvest workers are hired.

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