Region: Baden

The Salwey estate from Oberrotweil in the Kaiserstuhl area of Baden is situated in Germany’s most sun-drenched region atop an extinguished volcano not far from Switzerland and across the Rhein from Alsace. The estate is truly a family operation. Viticultural roots of the family date back to the 18th century. The winery, however, was founded in 1950 by Benno Salwey in Oberrotweil. In 1985 his son Wolf-Dietrich took charge and in 2011, his eldest son Konrad assumed ownership and today is responsible for managing the estate.

Salwey is committed to the classic Kaiserstuhl varietals; Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Konrad is known for experimentation, to take chances with new techniques and procedures in the interest of advancing the style of vinification. His particularly strong affection and passion is reserved for Pinot Gris, truly the flagship of the estate.

The wines are always fermented completely dry and always characterized and defined by the Loess and vulcanic soil of the area. During the fermentation process nature is allowed time and space without ever leaving the process to chance. “We require the absolute highest standards in tending to our vineyards. 100% of the selection is performed by hand and fermentation is done exclusively with natural yeast mostly in big “ovals”. We avoid fining of the wines and almost always bottle without filtration.”

Salwey is a member of the VDP.