Schloss Johannisberg

From the world’s finest late harvest to a modern classic: Schloss Johannisberg is located in the heart of the Rheingau winegrowing area, a landscape blessed both in terms of climate and soil. In this region the Riesling grape has been exclusively cultivated for over 275 years.

It was here in 1775 that the world’s first Spätlese (late harvest) was pressed from grapes covered in noble rot which marked the beginning of the winery’s unique fame.

The worldwide Riesling renaissance has certainly added momentum to the rise of Schloss Johannisberg wines. Yet their extraordinary success is due mainly to unique climatic and geological conditions, as well as the estate’s dedicated staff. Vineyard and cellar procedures decisively contribute to wine quality – together with controlled and selective hand harvesting, whole cluster pressing, slow fermentation using the wine estate’s own yeast culture, extended lees contact and late bottling. All of these factors, natural and human, result in wines that are second to none in the world.

Schloss Johannisberg Riesling has won prestigous awards, among which is the title “International Winery of the Year” by the Wine And Spirits Magazine for the years 2009 and 2010.