The winery
350 Years of Winemaking
Since 1670, for more than 350 years, our family has been dedicated to the art of viticulture on the steep slate slopes of the Mosel and Ruwer valleys. Today, in the 11th generation, Dr Carmen von Nell-Breuning continues this tradition, leading the family's Dominikaner Weingut in the Ruwer Valley.
We focus on the traditional grape varieties Riesling and Pinot Noir. In our vineyards, which descend steeply towards the Ruwer river, all work on the vines is carried out entirely by hand. As the oldest sparkling wine producer in the Ruwer Valley, we also craft sparkling wines using the traditional method of bottle fermentation.
Since 2019, we have embraced biodynamic principles in both vineyard and cellar, making us pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in the Ruwer Valley. We stopped using herbicides back in 2013, long before our Demeter certification in 2023.
We take our time to craft authentic wines. Wines of remarkable elegance and longevity. Wines with a distinctive character and a strong sense of place.
A unique
cultural landscape
The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region is one of Europe’s oldest and most distinctive wine-growing landscapes. For more than 2,000 years, viticulture has shaped not only the landscape but also the lives of the people who call it home.
This cultural landscape is not a static picture, but a living heritage that requires care and preservation. Steep slate slopes, dry-stone walls, traditional single-stake vine training and centuries-old vineyard parcels – each tells a story: of the people who have worked this land, of dedication and hard work, of a deep connection to nature, and of knowledge passed down through generations.
We see ourselves as part of this ecological and cultural heritage. We cultivate our vineyards with care, entirely by hand and in harmony with natural cycles. On two hectares of our eight hectares of vineyards, we continue the traditional practice of single-stake vine training, tying the vines with natural willow branches – a labour-intensive method of cultivation that has become increasingly rare.
What emerges from this is more than wine. It is an expression of origin, craftsmanship and conviction – deeply rooted in one of Europe’s most remarkable cultural landscapes.
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