Fürstlich Castell’sche Domäne

A wine village that is one of the oldest in Germany, the 26th generation of the princely family and a company bear the same name: Castell. In addition to the Fürstlich Castell'schen Bank and the cultivation of forests and fields, Castell has been dedicated to wine for almost 800 years. germany's first Silvaner vines were planted in Castell in 1659. To this day, the local grape variety is at the centre of the winery, which works according to the strict guidelines of the VDP (Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates) and is one of the pioneers of the first classification in Franconia. Its greatest potential lies in the seven VDP-classified single vineyards with valuable soils, five of which are monopole vineyards, some of which are over 750 years old and planted with vines up to 50 years old. In order to pass them on to future generations in good health, Castell works consistently close to nature and with the greatest respect for creation. The climatic conditions in Castell are ideal for viticulture. The forest plays an important role. In summer it brings freshness, in winter it has a protective effect. This interplay results in mineral white wines and structured red wines that display a clear, purist style and are clearly characterised by the minerality of the gypsum keuper. Whether Franconian dry or noble sweet, Casteller wines always win through maturity and convince through longevity. That is why they are matured in wooden barrels, which are made in the region according to traditional craftsmanship using oak from our own forests.