Schatzel Winery's story starts in Germany's vineyards. The climate, soil, and traditional wine-growing methods make a perfect setting for quality wines. The Schatzel family has carefully tended their vineyards for years. They pay close attention to the land and vines. Their respect for the land shows in every wine they make.
Schatzel Winery focuses on sustainable, eco-friendly wine-growing. The family uses organic and biodynamic methods. This helps the vines and soil. It also makes grapes that show their environment well. The winery's commitment to being green goes beyond the vineyards. It includes everything from energy use to packaging.
The winery is known for its Riesling wines. Riesling is a key part of German wine-making. The Schatzel Rieslings are balanced, with good minerality and deep flavour. They range from dry to sweet. Each Riesling shows the unique features of its vineyard.
The winery mixes old and new wine-making methods. They pick grapes by hand and press them gently. This keeps the fruit's integrity and flavours. They also use modern techniques to improve the quality and consistency of their wines. Their wines are true to their roots and also suit modern tastes.
Schatzel Winery takes care in ageing and bottling its wines. They use both oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. This helps the wines develop complexity and refinement. Each bottle shows the essence of the vineyard and the winemaker's vision.
Besides Riesling, Schatzel makes other wines like Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. These are less traditional for the area but are made with the same care. The Pinot Blancs are crisp and elegant. The Pinot Noirs are deep and subtle.
The Schatzel family's love for winemaking is about more than making great wines. They want to share their passion for the craft. The winery offers tastings and tours. Visitors can see the vineyards, learn about wine-making, and taste wines that truly reflect their origin.