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The Günther Steinmetz Winery – Brauneberg at its finest

The Günther Steinmetz Winery is truly a small business with its 10 hectares, but what Edith and Stefan Steinmetz lack in mass, they more than make up for with class.

Stefan Steinmetz can rely on first-class vineyards in Brauneberg on the Mosel. These include parcels at Steinmetz in well-known names like the Brauneberger Juffer, but also in old traditional sites such as:

• Kestener Paulinshofberg
• Piesporter Goldtröpfchen
• Piesporter Grafenberg
• Wintricher Geierslay
• Wintricher Oligsberg
• Mülheimer Sonnenlay

Steinmetz – Steep slopes as far as the eye can see

As if that were not enough, the wine from Günther Steinmetz can also boast vines in the Veldenzer Grafschafter Sonnenberg and the Dhroner Hofberg, from which the brilliant Rieslings and Pinot Noirs are produced.

The secret to the success of the Günther Steinmetz Winery is primarily rigorous quality fanaticism. Controlled low yields, strict selection of the harvest material, exclusively hand-picking, and gentle grape processing are just a few cornerstones of winemaking at Günther Steinmetz.

Since 1999, the main responsibility for the development of the wines from Günther Steinmetz has been in the hands of Stefan Steinmetz. However, the generational change has had no impact on quality, as preserving tradition is what matters most at the Steinmetz Winery. Therefore, for Stefan Steinmetz, the independence and character strength of the Rieslings and Spätburgunders are the main focus. He approaches winemaking naturally and tries to use conventional agricultural methods as rarely as possible.

Stefan Steinmetz – the mastermind behind the Günther Steinmetz Winery

In the cellar of the Günther Steinmetz Winery, the motto is “As little as possible, as much as necessary.” Therefore, Stefan Steinmetz also does not use cultivated yeasts and refrains from fining agents, as well as acidity additives or deacidification agents. Furthermore, animal proteins are not used for clarifying the must, and the wines are vinified spontaneously solely in large wooden casks.

Günther Steinmetz – from hidden gem to a reliable name

High-ranking wine critics recognized the potential of the Steinmetz wines years ago and have often praised them highly. The time when Steinmetz could still be considered a hidden gem is now over. Fortunately, Stefan Steinmetz does not directly translate his hard-earned reputation into prices like some winemakers do, but instead brings a smile to the faces of his Mosel friends with his fair bottle prices.

Press Reviews on the Günther Steinmetz Wines

Vinum Wine Guide 2018 - 3.5/5 stars

„Compared to the previous year, the wines from this Brauneberger estate have improved significantly. They have become more playful, clearer, and finer. Especially the light dry Rieslings are impressive, as they resemble delicate, crystal-clear cabinet wines. The one-liter Riesling is at the top of this category in all of Germany. [...] In many years, you can almost buy every wine blind at this estate.”

Eichelmann 2018 - 2 stars

„The wines of the 2016 vintage are extraordinarily well-crafted. Even the practically dry Brauneberger Riesling is a prime example for the region and for the style of the estate.”