Winzerkeller Auggener Schäf
Auggen • Germany
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Kleinfeldele 1
79424 Auggen
Germany
Phone: +49 7631 3680-0
Fax: +49 7631 3680-80
Internet: www.auggener-wein.de
E‑mail: info@auggener-wein.de
The southernmost tip of Germany has been shaped by winegrowing for centuries. Between Freiburg and Basel, in the sun-drenched Markgräflerland region, lies Auggen – a place whose name is inextricably linked with the Gutedel grape. This is where the Auggener Schäf winery is based.
The Auggener Winzerverein was founded in 1922, when 220 winegrowers joined forces to organise the sale of their wines collectively. Over the decades, the small cooperative developed into a modern winery, which today brings together several hundred winegrowing families. The year 2011 marked an important milestone, when the cooperatives of the premier vineyards Auggen Schäf and Laufen Altenberg merged. Since then, the distinctive wines from both vineyards have been marketed under a single umbrella, without sacrificing their respective identities. The wines continue to be vinified separately, taking into account the different geological and climatic conditions of the two regions of origin.
The name Schäf is derived from the Alemannic word for slate and directly reflects the distinctive nature of the soils. Calcareous slate deposits lend the wines their mineral character and form the basis for the estate's winemaking style. The mild climate of the Markgräflerland, with its many hours of sunshine, creates ideal conditions for viticulture and allows for a remarkable variety of grape varieties. Alongside the famous Gutedel wines, Burgundy varieties such as Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir thrive here just as impressively as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.
However, Gutedel has always been at the heart of the winery's work. Hardly any other producer in Germany is as closely associated with this grape variety as the Winzerkeller Auggener Schäf. Almost half of the vineyard area is planted with Gutedel.
Their commitment to quality is not limited to the winemaking process in the cellar. For many years, the winegrowers have adhered to the guidelines for environmentally friendly viticulture in Baden-Württemberg. Parts of the vineyards are situated in water protection areas and require a particularly responsible approach to nature. Avoiding the use of insecticides is just as much a part of the cooperative's code of honour as the use of sustainable methods for pest control. By launching its own range of wines based on fungus-resistant grape varieties, the Winzerkeller Auggener Schäf further underlines its commitment to resource-efficient viticulture for the future.
The Wines at a Glance
2020 Gutedel Kabinett trocken
Germany
Baden • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4 195 21 • 11.5 % vol alcohol
2019 Laufen Altenberg Sauvignon Blanc “Edition № 5” Qualitätswein trocken
Germany
Baden • Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung (g. U.)
Amtliche Prüfungsnummer 4 122 20 • 13 % vol alcohol
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