MARTIN SCHWAB

VDP.ESTATE
GREGOR SCHWAB

"OUR TERROIR IS CHARACTERISED BY THE TRANSITION FROM COLOURED SANDSTONE TO SHELL LIMESTONE."

MARTIN SCHWAB ABOUT HIS WINES AND HIS VINEYARD IN THÜNGERSHEIM

Gregor Schwab

Bühlstraße 17
97291 Thüngersheim

Phone+49 (0)9364/89183
Fax+49 (0)9364/89184
eMailinfo@weinschwanken.de
Office Hours
Mo-Fr 9.00-18.00; Sa 9.00-16.00 sowie nach Vereinbarung
Owner

Thomas Schwab

Cellarmaster

Thomas Schwab

Member Since

1997

Wine Area

12,60 acres

Grape Variety

26% Müller-Thurgau, 23% Silvaner, 12% Riesling, 10% Bacchus sowie Weissburgunder, Kerner, Scheurebe & rote Sorten

Geology

Buntsandstein, gebrochen durch den unteren Muschelkalk (Wellenkalk)

Growing Areas

Franken

VDP: What is so special about your winery?

Martin Schwab: We are very hospitable: We offer all-round service with overnight accommodation on the winery. You can also visit our "Kleinkunstauslese", which we have been organising for 20 years - with high quality on stage and in the wine glass. Our "Gläserne Kellerwirtschaft" gives you an insight into the barrique barrel cellar from the winery's yard. A special feature is also our terroir, which is characterised by the transition from red sandstone to shell limestone.

VDP: What is your winery philosophy?

Martin Schwab: Passion and innovation for wines with soul.

VDP: Which wine style do you strive for?

Martin Schwab: We favour fruity, dry, terroir-influenced wines.

VDP: Which of your wines would you recommend to someone who doesn't know your winery - as an introduction, so to speak?

Martin Schwab: "Enjoy White" Cuvée, created by me. Fresh, fruity, uncomplicated and yet full of character for many drinking opportunities.

"PASSION AND INNOVATION FOR WINES WITH SOUL.

VDP: Which wine are you particularly proud of?

Martin Schwab: The top wines of the Silvaner grape variety VDP.ERSTE LAGE® and the VDP.GROSSEN GEWÄCHSE®.

VDP: Why did you become a winemaker?

Martin Schwab: I took over the traditional winery from my parents - and also their passion for top wines.

VDP: Do you have role models?

Martin Schwab: The Gross winery in southern Styria.

VDP: What are your next goals?

Martin Schwab: We will intensify our efforts in near-natural viticulture.

VDP: Hold on to traditions, and if so, which ones?

Martin Schwab: We want to remain a regional specialist for Thüngersheim wines.

VDP: Why should we still visit your winery?

Martin Schwab: The historic WeinKulturGaden Thüngersheim should not be missed. The Höhfeldplatte with the orchid reserve is always worth a walk - and of course the Terroir F Thüngersheim.

Schwab Enjoy White,
Cuvée
VDP.GUTSWEIN