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Saxony is the most northeastern wine-growing region in Germany. Our wines are favored by the influences of the continental climate prevailing in the Elbe valley: During the entire vegetation and ripening period, warm days alternate with cool nights here at the 51st parallel. However, the temperature amplitude is significantly higher than in other wine regions. As a result, our grapes retain their distinctive aromas and natural freshness until late ripening. A multiple, selective harvest then ensures that our grapes reach the manufactory at the ideal time.

The quality of our wines begins in the vineyard and is perfected in the cellar: Only gently pressed, they can mature in peace and are then carefully bottled at the optimal time. In this way, we press elegant "Cool Climate" wines from our Saxon grapes, which will delight you with their complexity and finesse.

Our top sites

"Goldener Wagen"

In the heart of the protected monument area "Historic Vineyard Landscape Radebeul" you will find the premium vineyard of Saxony: "Goldener Wagen". First mentioned in the 13th century, the vineyard has been known by its current name since the beginning of the 18th century.

With its terrace walls that are up to 400 years old, the "Goldene Wagen" is still one of the most impressive vineyards in the region and at the same time promises the best wine quality: our top wines get their unique complexity and minerality from the volcanic rock weathering soil of the royal vineyard site of August der Starke.

The artistic label of our wines from the "Goldene Wagen" shows the famous vineyard gate of this site.

"Wackerbarthberg"

The "Wackerbarthberg" is the house vineyard of Schloss Wackerbarth. Above our baroque complex, this premium steep slope rises up to the Jacobstein.

Centuries-old terraces and the rock weathering soil of porphyry and syenite give rise to wines with a unique character.

Our wines from the "Wackerbarthberg" are adorned with a picture of the Jacobstein, which is located above the vineyard and is a landmark visible from afar.

"Paradies"

The "Paradies" for all wine lovers is located in Radebeul. In the vernacular, this vineyard has always been called paradise, because the sun-drenched southern slope enchants with a unique view over Dresden and the picturesque Elbe Valley. At the highest point is the historic mountain inn "Paradies", built in 1827, a favorite excursion spot of the Saxon kings.

The special microclimate of our steepest location and the soil of volcanic weathered rock promote paradisiacal wines with a unique play of aromas.

The wines from "Paradies" are refined by an artistic motif by the Chemnitz artist Gregor-Torsten Kozik.

"Thonberg"

After more than 100 years, a traditional vineyard in Laubach, Saxony, will get its historic name back in 2020. In the future, the top wines from here will once again be allowed to bear their old designation of origin "Thonberg".

Schloss Wackerbarth's winemakers rediscovered the historic name due to the municipality of Priestewitz on topographical maps from the 18th and 19th centuries, including the famous Saxon mileage sheets (1780-1806).

What makes the vineyard so special is explained by our viticulture manager Till Neumeister: "The soil of loess loam gives the vines 'warm feet' - as we winemakers say. It can store heat and precipitation for a long time and pass it on to the roots. Thanks to the exposed, open location, the air also circulates constantly between the rows on the sunny south-facing slope. Thus, the wind dries the grapes and cools them down."

Numbers, Data & Facts

Vineyard area, yield & production

Geographical location: North of the 51st parallel, southern slopes of the Elbe Valley.
Vineyard area: about 90 hectares
Sites: "Goldener Wagen", "Wackerbarthberg", "Paradies" - premium steep slopes in Radebeul; "Seußlitzer Heinrichsburg", "Thonberg" - slope near Laubach/Diesbar-Seußlitz
Grape varieties: 17 grape varieties, of which approx. 82.5% white wine; 17.5% red wine; including Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Bacchus, Traminer, Burgundian varieties, Blaufränkisch or Goldriesling
Yield: about 45 hectoliters / hectare, in the steep slopes significantly less
Production: 600,000 bottles: 350,000 wine, 250,000 classic bottled sparkling wine