Ahrweiler Winzer-Verein
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler • Germany
Image: PixabayAhrweiler Winzer-Verein
Walporzheimer Straße 19
53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
Germany
Phone: +49 2641 34376
Fax: +49 2641 37376
Internet: www.ahrweiler-winzerverein.de
E‑mail: info@ahr-wv.de
The Ahrweiler Winzer-Verein is one of Germany's most long-established winegrowers' cooperatives and has been shaping viticulture in the Ahr Valley for more than 150 years. Founded in 1874 by 51 winegrowers, the cooperative arose from the idea of collective economic activity, entirely in keeping with Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen's cooperative principle. From humble beginnings, it has developed into a modern wine-growing enterprise that has retained its historical roots to this day.
With just under 25 hectares of vineyards and around 78 members, the Ahrweiler Winzer-Verein is now the smallest of the three winegrowers' cooperatives in the Ahr Valley. It is precisely this manageable size that gives the cooperative its family-like character. The vineyards are mainly tended by hand by the winegrowers' families, with the grapes being harvested selectively.
The Ahrweiler Winzer-Verein is based in historic Ahrweiler. Just a few steps from the medieval Obertor gate lie the cooperative's wine shop and historic vaulted cellars.
The focus of wine production is on the classic grape varieties of the Ahr. Around 85 per cent of the grapes processed are red wine varieties, primarily Pinot Noir and Frühburgunder, supplemented by Portugieser, Dornfelder and Regent. White wines account for around 15 per cent of production. In addition to wine, the cooperative also produces sparkling wines, grape juices and spirits.
The history of the Ahrweiler Winzer-Verein has been marked by numerous challenges. A significant milestone was the merger with the Ahrweiler Weinbauverein in 1961. The flood disaster in July 2021 had a particularly devastating impact. The floodwaters destroyed large parts of the buildings and historic vaulted cellars. However, just a few days after the disaster, the cooperative received support from numerous volunteers from all over Germany. The reconstruction became an impressive example of solidarity and cohesion in the Ahr Valley. Today, the Ahrweiler Winzer-Verein once again stands as a vibrant hub for winemaking and social interaction.
In 2024, the cooperative celebrated its 150th anniversary. This anniversary symbolises the extraordinary history of the organisation: the blend of tradition and modernity, the passion of the winegrowing families, and the unique identity of the Ahr Valley.
The Wines at a Glance
2016 Dernau Goldkaul Riesling Qualitätswein trocken
Germany
Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1791439 7 17 • 12.5 % vol alcohol
2016 Frühburgunder Qualitätswein halbtrocken
Germany
Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1791439 29 17 • 12.5 % vol alcohol
2016 “Ohse Jonge” Spätburgunder Blanc de Noirs Qualitätswein feinherb
Germany
Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1791439 6 17 • 12 % vol alcohol
2014 Ahrweiler Frühburgunder Qualitätswein trocken
Germany
Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1791439 26 16 • 12.5 % vol alcohol
2011 Ahrweiler Frühburgunder Qualitätswein trocken
Germany
Ahr • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 1791439 40 12 • 13.5 % vol alcohol
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