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Our grape varieties
Elbling, Goldriesling, Müller-Thurgau and Traminer are Pinot grape varieties
typical grape varieties growing in the wine region of Saxo- Weingut Schloss Proschwitz is known for its Pinot wines.
ny. These grape varieties can flourish benefiting from the
best conditions in our vineyards. Influenced by the local
Elbling is said to be the first and most widely grown gra- terroir and our loess/ loam soils on top of granite our Pi-
pe variety in Saxony whose re-cultivation is owed to Dr. nots mature to an extravagance that is unparalleled.
Georg Prinz zur Lippe.
We produce both excellent Pinot Blanc (Weißbur-
With only 16 hectares in Germany –all located in Saxony gunder), as well as Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder)
– Goldriesling is a real rarity. This grape variety was at quality levels of the VDP.GUTSWEIN, VDP. ERSTE
cross bred in the late 19th century in Alsace using Ries- LAGE®- our single site ”Kloster Heilig Kreuz“ – up to
ling and Malingre Précoce. Since 1913 it has been cul- VDP.GROSSE LAGE® ”Schloss Proschwitz“.
tivated in the Elbe Valley. Hence Goldriesling is proper
Saxon! Our Pinot Madeleine (Frühburgunder) is a rarity
and is solely produced in great vintages- only if invari-
The grape variety Müller-Thurgau makes up 20 per- ably healthy grapes for a quality wine of VDP.ERSTE
cent of Saxony’s vineyards and is by far the most impor- LAGE® ”Kloster Heilig Kreuz” are available.
tant variety in our region. The Saxon Müller-Thurgau is
especially floral and fruity and impresses with a vivid Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) is nowadays the most
acidity. widely planted red grape variety in Saxony’s Elbe Valley.
For our winery Weingut Schloss Proschwitz Pinot Noir
Traminer is the epitome of quality wines in Saxony. The is also of great importance. The variety is very deman-
grape variety produces unique aromas of spice and remi- ding, almost a ”Diva” that requires a delicate care in the
niscent of rose petals. vineyard. After maturing in French oak our Pinot Noirs
finally emerge as VDP.GUTSWEIN and our award-win-
Our portfolio of grape varieties is extended by Riesling, ning VDP.GROSSE LAGE®.
Dornfelder and Scheurebe. Riesling and Dornfelder are
typical German varieties, but also regionally very impor-
tant. However Scheurebe from Weingut Schloss Proschwitz
has evolved to become an icon over the years.
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