Baden
Wine Estates
Baden
Status:
- One of Germany’s greatest Pinot Noir estates; 5‑star Falstaff winery Falstaff Falstaff
Style & Philosophy
- Burgundy‑inspired Spätburgunder
- Precision, minerality, long aging
- Low yields, meticulous vineyard work
Key Vineyards
- Bienenberg
- Sommerhalde
Signature Wines
- Bienenberg GG Spätburgunder
- Malterdinger Pinot Noir
Why It Matters
- Benchmark for German Pinot Noir
- International acclaim and consistent top ratings
Status:
- 5‑star Falstaff winery Falstaff
Style & Philosophy
- Powerful, volcanic Pinot Noir
- Rich, structured whites (Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder)
- Long aging potential
Key Vineyards
- Ihringer Winklerberg
- Achkarrer Schlossberg
Signature Wines
- Winklerberg GG Spätburgunder
- Schlossberg Weissburgunder GG
Why It Matters
- One of the most terroir‑driven estates in Baden
- Legendary volcanic vineyard sites
Status:
- One of Baden’s most important estates; 4‑star Falstaff winery Falstaff
Style & Philosophy
- Volcanic‑driven Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
- Elegant, structured, gastronomic wines
- Strong focus on Grosses Gewächs
Key Vineyards
- Schlossberg
- Bassgeige
Signature Wines
- Schlossberg GG Spätburgunder
- Oberbergener Chardonnay
Why It Matters
- Pioneer of dry, Burgundy‑style wines in Germany
- Strong gastronomic heritage (Michelin‑starred restaurant)
Status:
- 5‑star Falstaff winery Falstaff
Style & Philosophy
- Natural, low‑intervention wines
- Limestone‑driven Pinot Noir & Gutedel
- Long barrel aging, minimal sulfur
Key Vineyards
- Rhini
- Schulen
Signature Wines
- Rhini Spätburgunder
- Jaspis Gutedel
Why It Matters
- Cult producer with a unique, Jura‑influenced style
- Redefines what Baden Gutedel can be
Status: 5‑star Falstaff winery Falstaff
Style & Philosophy
- Dry, precise, mineral wines
- Focus on Pinot family: Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder
- Spontaneous fermentation, long lees aging
Key Vineyards
- Henkenberg
- Kirchberg
Signature Wines
- Henkenberg GG Weißburgunder
- Kirchberg GG Spätburgunder
Why It Matters
- One of Germany’s best white Burgundy producers
- Benchmark for dry Pinot varieties
Status:
- 4‑star Falstaff winery Falstaff
Style & Philosophy
- Riesling specialist in a Pinot‑dominated region
- Mineral, elegant, dry Rieslings
- Historic castle estate
Key Vineyards
- Neuweierer Mauerberg
Signature Wines
- Mauerberg Riesling GG
- Alte Reben Riesling
Why It Matters
- One of Baden’s few top Riesling estates
- Historic terroir with volcanic and granite soils