Weingut Schloss Vollrads

Oestrich-Winkel, Germany, Germany

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Weingut Schloss Vollrads in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany, stands as one of the world's oldest continuously operating wine estates, with records dating back over 800 years to 1211 and viticulture documented since 1411 in the Rheingau region's prime Riesling terroir.

This historic castle property, owned by the Nassauische Sparkasse since 1999 and managed by Ralf Bengel, spans about 70 hectares of south-facing vineyards like the monopoly Schloss Vollrads site on loess soils with gravel and quartzite, producing exclusively elegant, low-alcohol Rieslings from dry estate wines to premium Kabinetts, Spätlese, and Auslese varieties.

Visitors enjoy tastings in the cellar, the estate restaurant, summer events with live music, and scenic walks through surrounding forests and vines near the Rhine, blending rich heritage with modern quality. The yellow castle towers above lush vineyards, capturing its picturesque setting amid the Rheingau landscape.