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Discover Germany | Big Wine Special | Germany
Main image: Vineyards in the Teufelspfad Right: Braunewell brothers Far right: Braunewell Teufelspfad 2013 Pinot Gris
Wine production in harmony with nature Family values, cross-generational expertise, nature, tradition and a shared vision of premium wines have long been the principles that the family-run Braunewell winery stands for. Even today, the two generations of the Braunewell vintners bank on close-to-nature vineyard management and natural winemaking in this historic wine-growing municipality of Essenheim in the Selz valley. TEXT: NANE STEINHOFF | PHOTOS: WEINGUT BRAUNEWELL
“We are committed to sustainable viticulture and traditional winemaking,”says Stefan Braunewell, graduate engineer in viniculture and oenology. “We are playful craftsmen, almost artisans,”he adds. That’s why each of Braunewell’s wines is distinct, created with unrivalled love for detail; be it orange, unfiltered, red, white, sweet or firstclass sparkling wines. The majority of their
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wine-growing area is planted with Burgundy, pinot noir, pinot gris and Germany’s famous Riesling grape.“All of our wines are certified by leading wine guides and competitions,” the winemaker explains. Located close to Frankfurt, the estate is home to some prime locations, such as the Teufelspfad, where the climatic differences
can be tasted. From the slopes that are high in lime content, the wines are fresh and tense, whereas the centre of the slope is characterised by a deep marl soil and warmer temperatures so that the wines become powerful and elegant. “We love to play with these differences,” Christian Braunewell says.“It’s beautiful to work on the perfect expression every year anew. We want to delight people with our wines and ourselves too, producing great products and the wine’s details.” Representing the cool North of Rhinehessen, their wines are terroir typical, mature and fruity with vibrating acidity and limestone groove. www.weingut-braunewell.de