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Award-winning wine

Thomas H. Althoff took over the Schloss Ortenberg winery in 2021. The harmonious interplay of human, nature and tradition forms the basis for the top wines that the winery produces. This is also reflected in the awards it has received since then.

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Gourmetwelten Red Wine Estate of the Year at the Red Wine Cup 2022
Fair Wine Award 2023 - 4.5 stars for the 2022 Collection Sauvignon Blanc et Gris
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2023 - Eight wines with 90 or more points in the most prestigious international wine guide
Best of Riesling 2023 - The 2021 St. Andreas Riesling Schlossberg ranks among the top German wines with 90 points
Promotion to two stars in the Falstaff Wine Guide 2023. Eight wines were awarded 90 points or more

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Falstaff Sauvignon Blanc Trophy - The 2022 Collection Sauvignon Blanc et Gris achieved a great score of 93+ points. This makes it one of the three best Sauvignon wines in Germany and also offers the best value for money
Promotion to three stars in the Falstaff Wine Guide 2024. Eleven wines were awarded 90 points or more
Promotion to three grapes in the Gault Millau Wine Guide 2024. Eight wines were awarded 90 or more points
Falstaff Pinot Noir Trophy 2024 - The 2021 St. Andreas Spätburgunder Spitalberg GG is one of the TOP TEN wines in Germany with 94+ points

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Gourmetwelten Red Wine Estate of the Year at the Red Wine Cup 2024 - Collection of the Year
Falstaff Chardonnay Tropy 2024 - The 2022 St. Andreas Chardonnay Schlossberg GG is one of the TOP TEN in Germany
Gourmetwelten Lagencup Weiß 2024 - The St. Andreas Lagen Rieslings achieved a top result.
- 2022 St. Andreas Riesling Schlossberg GG 94.2 points
- 2021 St. Andreas Riesling Geislesbrunnen GG 93.5 points
- 2021 St. Andreas Riesling Andreasberg 1G 92.2 points

Convince yourself

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Ortenberg Castle towers majestically over the vineyards on a terroir formed over millions of years. The granite soils lend the vines a mineral depth, while the warm influence of the Rhine Valley gives them a special ripeness. At the same time, the cool winds from the Black Forest ensure an ideal balance.

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