Fürstlich Castell'sche Domäne / Fürst Castell

The princely families in Castell have been dedicated to wine for almost 800 years. Germany's first Silvaner vines were planted here in 1659. To this day, the grape variety is at the heart of the winery, which works according to the strict guidelines of the VDP (Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates) and was one of the pioneers of the first classification in Franconia.

Valuable soils and vines

The winery's greatest potential lies in the seven VDP-classified individual vineyards with valuable soils, five of which are monopole vineyards, some of which are over 750 years old and planted with vines up to 50 years old. In order to pass them on to future generations in good health, the domain is consistently worked in a natural way and with the greatest respect for creation.

Characterized by forest and minerality

The climatic conditions in Castell are ideal for viticulture. The forest plays a key role here: in summer it brings freshness, in winter it has a protective effect. This interplay results in mineral white wines and structured red wines with a clear, purist style that are clearly characterized by the minerality of the gypsum keuper. Whether Franconian dry or noble sweet, Casteller wines always win through maturity and convince through longevity. That is why they are matured in wooden barrels, which are made in the region using traditional craftsmanship from oak from our own forests.

OWNER: Ferdinand Fürst zu Castell-Castell

MANAGER: Peter Geil

SOIL: Gypsum/Keuper

VINEYARD: 70 ha

PRODUCTION: 450,000 bottles (85% white; 15% red) 40% Silvaner

MONOPOL SITES: 5