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Awarded with four grapes

“Wackerbarth Castle in Radebeul is now regarded as Europe’s leading adventure winery. Visitors stroll through the Baroque gardens and then explore the modern wine and sparkling wine production facilities. The traditional method of bottle fermentation has been practised here since 1836. The ever-expanding range of sparkling wines has now become a key pillar of the business. Alongside Riesling, the state-owned winery boasts a wide variety of grape varieties, ranging all the way to Blaufränkisch. In 2023, Wackerbarth became the first winery in eastern Germany to be awarded the FairChoice seal for sustainability."

Awarded with four stars

“Ever since skilled cellar masters from Champagne arrived in Radebeul a good 180 years ago, the production of fine sparkling wines has been cultivated at Wackerbarth Castle. The fact that two sparkling wines are at the very top of our rankings this year may serve as a small indication of this. The cool climate offers great potential – across all wine types. Alongside the traditionally beautiful and original cuvée from the ‘Goldener Wagen’, we would particularly like to highlight the crisp, fresh and exceptionally well-crafted Blaufränkisch this time round. Saxony really does produce excellent red wine too!”

Awarded with three stars

“Wackerbarth castle has once again established itself as the benchmark for sparkling wine in Saxony. This year, the estate impressed with three high-quality wines – including the new Bussard Royal. All three are characterised by the finest effervescence, a creamy texture and a mineral finish – a testament to the estate’s outstanding expertise in sparkling wine. The frost-stricken vintage of 2024 yielded very little, so mature wines were also presented. Particularly noteworthy: a wood-aged, delicately spicy Scheurebe with a complex structure. The estate’s stylistic signature is evident in its Rieslings: the Terrassenlage and Protze demonstrate just how exciting a restrained fruit expression can be. The Riesling Kabinett from Paradies impresses with crisp acidity and precise minerality; the two Auslese wines offer remarkable drinkability despite their maturity. The Thonberg Rosé made from Blaufränkisch displays character, red-fruity depth and a lingering finish. The red wine made from the same grape variety also confirms the high standard of quality.”

Winner in category VI – Dry sparkling wine

Hommage 1836 white extra dry

"A winning sparkling wine from Saxony: powerful aromas of 
yellow fruits, ripe red apples and a subtle 
petrol note; slightly buttery on the palate, rich 
body, silky perlage, mineral-salty finish."

1st place in the Pet Nat category

2023 Pet Nat White

"A spicy aroma wafts from the glass, nutmeg, freshly grated 
lemon zest. A hearty mousseux refreshes the palate, 
carried by a pleasantly light but thoroughly aromatic 
body. The acidity is ripe and there is no lack of sweetness – a 
natural and at the same time very civilized drink."

“Schloss Wackerbarth has long been an established name in Saxony, but as the sparkling wines have been continuously improving for several years now and are striving to reach the top class, Schloss Wackerbarth is our newcomer of the year.”

All of the sparkling wines submitted by Schloss Wackerbarth made it into the top 30 of the competition:

• 94.3 points for the 2018 Blanc de Noir brut
• 92.0 points for the Bussard Royal Réserve brut
• 91.0 points for the 2018 Pinot brut
• 90.4 points for the 2021 Rosé brut

"Anyone looking for an example of exemplary state investment will find it in Radebeul near Dresden in Saxony. [...] Schloss Wackerbarth is one of the must-visits on a tour through Saxony, also because an enormously varied program is offered here, from daily guided tours and vineyard walks to numerous events or private celebrations such as weddings - all managed by a well-coordinated, dedicated team. Europe's first adventure winery thus delights over 190,000 guests every year."
- VINUM, magazine for wine culture

The renowned wine and gourmet magazine Vinum ranks Schloss Wackerbarth among one of the most unique wineries in the world. Selected as "Unique Wineries of the World" are those that have been a model for wineries around the world for decades. Their know-how has been applied worldwide, and their constant curiosity and drive for innovation has produced great wines.

The logo - gold on a green background - gives the brand a distinctive identity with an exclusive touch. [...] overall very elegant and high-quality [...].

Awarded as "Winner" in the category "Excellent Communications Design. Brand Identity" for the new design appearance together with the agency Fuenfwerken.

Whether Riesling, Traminer, Burgundy varieties, Scheurebe, or Kerner, no other sparkling wine estate in Germany offers such a wide variety of sparkling wines at such a high level.

Awarded as "Best Sparkling Wine Producer in Germany"

2024

Awarded with the fourth grape in the Gault&Millau Wine Guide Germany

2023

Certification with the renowned “Fair Choice” sustainability seal

2022

Awarded as one of the "Unique Wineries of the World" by VINUM

2020

Awarded with the fourth star in the Falstaff Weinguide Germany

2019

Honored with the German Design Award

2018

Awarded at the "German Sparkling Wine Award" as "Best Sparkling Wine Producer in Germany"

2017

Awarded with the third grape in the Gault&Millau Weinguide Germany

2013

Award of the "2012 Scheurebe" at Mundus Vini as the best semi-dry white wine in Germany

2012

Awarded as "Most beautiful wine view of Saxony" by the German Wine Institute (DWI)

2011

"How wine became modern" - Schloss Wackerbarth at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

2010

Awarded as "Highlight of Wine Culture" by the German Wine Institute (DWI)

2007

Schloss Wackerbarth is one of the first winners of the architecture award "WINE + ARCHITECTURE"

2006

Award from Gault & Millau as Estate Manager of the Year for Sonja Schilg (Managing Director)

AWC Vienna

Bussard Royal Réserve brut (gold-medal)
2024er Goldener Wagen Riesling dry - Lage “Terrassen” (gold-medal)
2024er Goldener Wagen Traminer Spaetlese (gold-medal)
2024er Thonberg Weißburgunder dry (gold-medal)

Mundus Vini

2024er Bacchus dry (gold-medal)
2024er Thonberg Weißburgunder dry (gold-medal)
2024er Paradies Riesling Kabinett (gold-medal)
2024er Wackerbarthberg Riesling Spaetlese (gold-medal)

About "Wackerbarths Weiß & Heiß"

"The writer's self-experiment revealed a cinnamon, anise and orange-scented mulled wine that seems surprisingly full-bodied on the palate, with a slightly viscous, fruity sweetness enlivened by harmonious acidity. A mint component, also quite present, makes the taster think of a Müller-Thurgau as the base wine. And isn't there also a hint of Scheurebe spice? Anyway: sub-zero temperatures, you may come!"

Ulrich Sautter, Wine chief editor Germany, Falstaff