VDP: Why did you become a vintner?
Konrad Salwey: I can’t paint. I can’t sing. I can’t write. But I still have a highly creative profession! VDP: Do you have role models, mentors?
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VDP: Of which wine are you particularly proud?
Konrad Salwey: Of all wines from the VDP.GROSSEN LAGE® KIRCHBERG, whether white or red. This location produces extremely long-lasting wines and…
VDP: What is your winery philosophy?
Konrad Salwey: We give our wines time. Time, time and always time. VDP: For what wine style do you strive?
Konrad Salwey: Our wines should be…
VDP: What is so special about your winery?
Konrad Salwey: One example is our mountain cellar, which is up to 12 meters underground. And our 4.5-hectare VDP.GROSSE LAGE® KIRCHBERG on volcanic…
VDP: How do you combine tradition and innovation?
Claus Burmeister: We work hard in the vineyard and leave our wines alone in the cellar. We avoid technology where unnecessary and use it where it…
VDP: Why did you become a vintner?
Claus Burmeister: I grew up in the vineyards and with wine; my father was the winery director before me. The love of nature and wine comes naturally all by…
VDP: For what wine style do you strive?
Claus Burmeister: Exclusively dry wines that speak of the region, the grape variety, the vintage, and the vineyard. VDP: Which of your wines would you…
VDP: What is so special about your winery?
Claus Burmeister: The Burg Ravensburg winery is one of the oldest wineries in the world, first mentioned in documents dating 1251. The viticultural…
