Weingut Robert Weil
Rheingau • Germany
- Sub Region
- RegionRheingau
- CountryGermany
- ProducerWeingut Robert Weil
Introduction
In terms of German wine estates, Robert Weil is a relative newcomer. Established in 1875 in the heart of some of the best vineyards in the Rheingau, they made their home in the village of Kiedrich, an area known for its wine as early as 950 AD. The estate has significant holdings in some of the finest vineyards in the region, Turmberg and Gräfenberg in Kiedrich, which has further cemented its recognition beyond the international acclaim it receives for being in the Rheingau.
“Some of the finest vineyards in the region… which has further cemented its recognition beyond the international acclaim it receives for being in the Rheingau.”
Today the estate is run by Wilhelm Weil, the great grandson of Robert, who has returned the wines to their previous glory. The vineyards are farmed sustainably, with vines planted at roughly 6,000 vines/ha, allowing for a longer hang time. An optimal condition for late harvest wines, the grapes for their top wines are hand harvested. The wines are fermented in a combination of stainless steel and larger Rheingau Stück, with the late-harvest wines fermented entirely in the larger Stück barrels. The GG wines are all about precision and power, but the sweet wines, if you are lucky enough to find them, are gems among the most age-worthy wines today.