What You Will Do
Join us for a most captivating and fascinating wine tour to the enchanting Roman terraced vineyard region of Baden-Württemberg.
Enjoy tasting fabulously exquisite wines from 4 small artisanal, world-renowned wine-making families.
The Badisch Weinstraße is one of the oldest and longest in Europe. At over 200 kilometres long, the Baden-Württemberg wine route incorporates 5 wine growing districts, the Ortenau, Kaiserstuhl, Tuniberg, Breisgau and Markgräftlerland.
Baden-Württemberg not only produces the finest Pinot Noir’s but also revels in other varietals such as Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris), Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Muskateller, Gutedel and Chardonnay.
The amazing Pinot Noir’s from this fabulous region are a testament to the people, the viticultural practices and the land.
On this remarkable wine tour you will taste the phenomenal difference’s between both Burgundian and the Baden-Württemberg Pinot Noir clones.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Bad Krozingen
1 hour 30 minutes
The family winery that we will visit first has been in the same family for several generations.
The Pinot Noir's from this winery are internationally acclaimed as being amongst the very best, often beating wines from both Burgundy and Oregon.
2
Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl
20 minutes
Kaiserstuhl is one of the major wine-growing areas in Baden-Wurttemberg. The district consists of a series of volcanic hills on the Rhine River. The Kaiserstuhl area of Baden, Germany, is known for its fabulously rich red wines and this is recognized among wine enthusiasts. The area is one of the sunniest and hottest in Germany, producing exceptional Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc.
3
Ihringen
1 hour 10 minutes
Stop at a local Bistro for lunch ( Not included in the tour price!).
4
Kaiserstuhl Lavendel Gbr
30 minutes
Vineyard walk (depending on weather conditions).
5
Ihringen
1 hour 30 minutes
A very important wine maker in the whole Baden-Württemberg region who is President of the VDP.
Established in 1935 by the owners father, the wines here exhibit precision and ripe bountiful fruit throughout the whole portfolio of wines.
6
Weingut Salwey
1 hour 30 minutes
The family history of this fabulous family owned winery dates back to before 1880. Founded by Heinrich Nepomuk Steiert, one of the founders of the Association of German Natural Wine Auctions, the forerunner of today's V.D.P.
Since 2011 it has been run by his great, great nephew Konrad Salwey.
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