Verwaltung der Bischöflichen Weingüter Trier

The Verwaltung der Bischöflichen Weingüter Trier (Administration of the Episcopal Wine Estates of Trier) is a German wine estate operating on the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer rivers. It traces its origins to the 1966 merger of three significant, centuries-old wine estates that were founding members of the VDP Mosel (Großer Ring): the Bischöfliches Konvikt (since 1840), the Bischöfliches Priesterseminar (since 1773) and the Hohe Domkirche (since 1851). In 2004 the 25-hectare Weingut Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium also passed into the ownership of the Bischöfliche Weingüter and continues to be run as an independent estate. The estate cultivates around 95 hectares of vineyards, including shares in top sites of the region such as Dhroner Hofberger (4.2 ha) and Piesporter Goldtröpfchen (1.5 ha) on the Mosel, Scharzhofberger (6.3 ha), Kanzemer Altenberg (5.9 ha) and Ayler Kupp (10.2 ha) along the Saar, and Kaseler Nieschen (3.1 ha) on the Ruwer. Riesling accounts for nearly 90 percent of plantings; Frühburgunder, Spätburgunder, St. Laurent and Regent are also grown. Grapes from the 60 hectares of Saar vineyards are pressed at the Scharzhof, while those from the Mosel and Ruwer are pressed at the Duisburger Hof on the Ruwer. The wines are matured in extensive cellars in the centre of Trier. The product range spans simple varietal wines, river wines that reflect the character of the individual river valleys, village wines in the classic Mosel Kabinett style, and wines from famous single sites such as Scharzhofberger, Dhroner Hofberger and Kaseler Nies'chen. Sparkling wine is also produced using the traditional bottle-fermentation method. In its self-presentation the estate names the preservation of traditional techniques, sustainable viticulture and respect for nature as its highest priorities. Only organic fertilisers are used, and 80 percent of the harvest is picked and sorted by hand. Forty percent of the wines are fermented in "Fuder", the traditional 1,000-litre wooden barrels, while the remaining grapes are vinified in stainless steel tanks. The estate's cellars in central Trier cover around 30,000 m² and date back to the year 600; a historic Roman water conduit that once led directly to the Kaiserthermen runs through the oldest part. The estate is owned by the Diocese of Trier and is not publicly listed. Its wines are sold in Germany and exported to selected international markets.

The Verwaltung der Bischöflichen Weingüter Trier was formed in 1966 through the merger of three major, centuries-old wine estates that were founding members of the VDP Mosel (Großer Ring): the Bischöfliches Konvikt (since 1840), the Bischöfliches Priesterseminar (since 1773) and the Hohe Domkirche (since 1851). These estates had long been associated with the Diocese of Trier and cultivated vineyards along the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer rivers. In 2004 the 25-hectare Weingut Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium also passed into the ownership of the Bischöfliche Weingüter and continues to be run as an independent estate. The combined estate now farms around 95 hectares, with a strong focus on Riesling (nearly 90 percent of plantings), alongside Frühburgunder, Spätburgunder, St. Laurent and Regent. The estate's cellars in central Trier cover around 30,000 m² and date back to the year 600; a historic Roman water conduit that once led directly to the Kaiserthermen runs through the oldest part. Grapes from the 60 hectares of Saar vineyards are pressed at the Scharzhof, while those from the Mosel and Ruwer are pressed at the Duisburger Hof on the Ruwer. The wines are matured in the extensive cellars in Trier. In its self-presentation the estate names the preservation of traditional techniques, sustainable viticulture and respect for nature as its highest priorities. Only organic fertilisers are used, and 80 percent of the harvest is picked and sorted by hand. Forty percent of the wines are fermented in "Fuder", the traditional 1,000-litre wooden barrels, while the remaining grapes are vinified in stainless steel tanks. The product range spans simple varietal wines, river wines that reflect the character of the individual river valleys, village wines in the classic Mosel Kabinett style, and wines from famous single sites such as Scharzhofberger, Dhroner Hofberger and Kaseler Nies'chen. Sparkling wine is also produced using the traditional bottle-fermentation method.

• 2004

  The 25-hectare Weingut Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium passes into the ownership of the Bischöfliche Weingüter.

• 1966

  Merger of the three estates to form the Verwaltung der Bischöflichen Weingüter Trier.

• 1851

  Founding of the Hohe Domkirche wine estate.

• 1840

  Founding of the Bischöfliches Konvikt wine estate.

• 1773

  Founding of the Bischöfliches Priesterseminar wine estate.

Traditional, sustainability-focused German wine estate owned by the Diocese of Trier, specialising in Riesling from top Mosel, Saar and Ruwer sites.

• Riesling

  Nearly 90 percent of plantings; produced in styles from simple varietal wines to single-site wines.

• Frühburgunder

  Red grape variety grown by the estate.

• Spätburgunder

  Red grape variety grown by the estate.

• St. Laurent

  Red grape variety grown by the estate.

• Regent

  Red grape variety grown by the estate.

• Sekt

  Sparkling wine produced using the traditional bottle-fermentation method.

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