The winery
Thanisch (Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch, Erben Thanisch)
Historic winery in Bernkastel-Kues, Mosel, specializing in Riesling, with bottlings ranging from dry to noble sweet wines made from dried grapes.
- Mosel (Bernkastel-Kues), Rheinland-Pfalz · Germania
- Since 1636
- 3 products
The story
Family tradition is documented as far back as 1636, and the estate is still run today by the same family. Villa Thanisch dates back to the 19th century, and the winery had already gained great renown by the late 19th century. The estate is also among the founding members of the VDP.
Production philosophy
Focused on quality and tradition, with a strong emphasis on expressing the Mosel terroir: Riesling-based wines characterized by a balance of fruit, acidity and minerality, aimed at freshness and aging potential. Production includes dry, off-dry, noble-sweet wines and a sparkling Riesling.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards concentrated in the Mittelmosel around Bernkastel-Kues: parcels in Bernkastel, Kues, Lieser and Brauneberg; holdings in crus classified as Lage, such as Berncasteler Doctor, Bernkasteler Lay, Berncasteler Badstube and Bernkasteler Graben.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Riesling
- Hectares
- 9.0
What makes it distinctive
- Family tradition documented since 1636.
- Specializing exclusively in Riesling.
- Owns parcels in the renowned Berncasteler Doctor and in other Lage.
- Founding and longstanding member of the VDP.
- Production also includes the sparkling wine "Thanisch Brut" and rare late-harvest wines.
