Schloss Johannisberg

The famous Schloss Johannisberg vineyards was planted in 1720, when Prince Abbot Constantine of Buttlar acquired the, then, Benedictine Abbey of Fulda and decided to plant Riesling.  As such, Schloss Johannisberg is, by many, considered the birthplace of Riesling, today producing some of the most prestigious wines, in the world, from this grape variety. At a recent annual wine auction in Eberbach Monasterry, a 100-year-old wine from Schloss Johannisberg sold for record price of €18,000.

The estate comprises 50 hectares of vineyards which face directly south, 182 metres above sea level, and with a 45 degrees inclination. North of estate are 300 hectares of forest, from which oak is used to make barrels used for winemaking. Underground the 900-year-old abbey cellar ‘Biblioteca Sunterranea’ holds about 25,000 bottles; the oldest are from 1748.  

Schloss Johannisberg names their cuvees by the colour of the seal, we currently list the ‘Grunlack’.

We offer the following Rheingau from Schloss Johannisberg:

• Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Grunlack Spatlese